The more you understand tooth decay, and what it can do to your teeth, the more you can respect the need to stay on top of matters concerning oral health. Brushing and flossing are understood to be effective at removing harmful agents from your teeth, and protecting them from against decay. Regular dental visits are important because your teeth receive a professional cleaning, and you receive a careful examination from your dentist. Recognizing why these services are so important, and what happens if you neglect to receive the care you need, can help you better appreciate the value of a healthy smile. (more…)
The Functional Value Of A Dental Bridge
The esthetic value of a dental prosthetic can be apparent to anyone who has suffered tooth loss. The right restoration can look like a natural tooth, so that those people unaware of your past tooth loss can have no idea you have had work done at all. That emphasis on the cosmetic value of a prosthetic should not obscure the importance of prosthodontics for your oral health. When you have a prosthetic unit that is permanently held, you can have an easier time biting and chewing food. For people who have a harder time speaking comfortably after tooth loss, a secure prosthetic can help communication feel more natural again. You can have a permanent prosthetic without needing oral surgery by having a dental bridge put in place. (more…)
Enjoying The Holiday While Taking Care Of Your Teeth
As the year nears its end, we can find ourselves with no shortage of holiday-themed events to attend, and plenty of tasty treats to enjoy. While you might understandably want to make the most of your holiday season, you should be mindful of how your actions can affect your teeth. Exposing your smile to more sugary treats means increasing your cavity risk. If you are away for the holiday, you could find yourself being less attentive to your oral care routine. Smart preventive dental care is important all year long. Good behaviors at home, along with regular dental visits, can have a strong positive effect on the health of your teeth. (more…)
Some Helpful Information Regarding Root Canal Treatments
The words “root canal” can make a patient ill at ease, but is the procedure actually that serious? Thanks to modern tools, and the safe use of anesthesia, your dentist can perform a root canal treatment that minimizes discomfort. That being said, you should certainly be concerned for a tooth that is in need of this procedure. A root canal is called for when bacteria infects the living tissue housed in your tooth’s pulp. You can feel real discomfort when this occurs, and you can face the real risk of losing your tooth if care is not provided in time. (more…)
3 Things To Know If You Have A Dental Injury
The pain and frustration of a dental injury can make for an upsetting experience. If an accident causes you to suffer damage to a tooth, or to more than one tooth, you can require some form of care from your dentist. In many cases, an injury will result in a dental emergency. If you suffer this sort of incident, you can set up an emergency appointment, so that you can enjoy the care you need without an undue wait. Even if your problem does not feel urgent, it can be helpful to know what sort of assistance is available to you, should you find yourself dealing with a dental emergency. (more…)
Helping Your Child See The Value In Good Oral Health
The importance of good dental care is one of many lessons we hope our children are quick to pick up. You should know that you can start the process of instilling this value in them earlier than you might expect. While they may lose their primary teeth (their “baby” teeth), your child should still be in front of their dentist at an early age – an appointment by their second birthday is recommended. Your child’s teeth and oral structures are still in the developmental stage, and – in addition to providing general oral health care practices – your dentist can monitor that development. This will help ensure that potential problems are caught early, while also helping your child appreciate the need to keep their teeth clean. (more…)
Help With Dental Discoloration Is Available
Dental discoloration can make you hesitant to show off your smile. The problem, for most patients, has to do with stains that have built up over time. Particles left behind by different foods and drinks (and tobacco products) can be left on your enamel, and their accumulation over time can make your teeth look less white. While you can enjoy some results from over-the-counter products that promise to help, you can see significant results with a cosmetic treatment provided by your dentist. With whitening agents supplied by your dentist, you can actually undertake a whitening procedure at home that promises professional results. (more…)
Your At-Home Dental Care Can Leave Tartar Behind
If you are looking for a way to protect yourself against tartar at home, make sure you fully clean your teeth before the substance has a chance to form. Tartar is a word used in reference to plaque that has had time to harden on teeth. Once that hardening occurs, regular brushing and flossing will not be able to dislodge it. During a professional teeth cleaning, your hygienist seeks signs of tartar, and will remove any and all of the material found on your teeth. This removal matters to your oral health – when tartar is left behind, the bacteria can continually damage your oral health, and put you at risk for a cavity, or gum disease. (more…)
Support Your Smile By Promptly Seeking Restorative Care
Top oral health care should both brushing and flossing your teeth (brushing at least twice a day, and flossing at least once a day), and being mindful of what your diet can do to your teeth. The best care also means seeing your dentist for regular dental exams. Keeping up with these appointments allows your dentist to closely watch your teeth, protect you against developing harm, and give you an early warning if a cavity has formed. If you go without these visits, you lose a chance to have a problem caught, and your ultimate restorative dental needs can be more involved. It is important to remember that prompt restorative care saves more of your tooth, and allows you to have a more conservative treatment. (more…)
When Do You Need A Filling?
Tooth decay impacts people of all ages, from toddlers to teens and adults. In order to return a decayed tooth to full function and health, we recommend placing a restoration. We can use a filling to prevent further decay and protect your tooth from infection. When do you need a filling? How do you know if a tooth has a cavity?
