After practicing dentistry for 28 years I can say that the dental patients today are the luckiest patients in history. There are so many options available for so many dental problems and with a very high rate of success.
Gum disease
We have learned a lot about the causes of gum disease and numerous treatments are available. Of course the best way to prevent gum disease is with good home care. Once you have gum disease it can often be treated with antibiotics placed under the gums. New mouth rinses can be prescribed to keep bacteria in check but if you need gum surgery we now have new surgical procedures which preserve much of your gums instead of simply removing the bad parts of your gums. Not all periodontists are familiar with these newer surgical techniques so make sure you ask about it before your treatment.
Missing teeth
Since there are so many ways to replace missing teeth today make sure your dentist is up to date on the new dentistry. Missing teeth can be replaced with permanent or removable replacements. Removable replacements can be made of flexible or rigid material. Each one has advantages and disadvantages. Also the clips that hold them in can be made of metal or they can look like your gums. Ask your dentist to show you examples of each. Non-removable replacements can be done with implants or crowns. Crowns require drilling on teeth and implants are placed in the bone. Today implants can last longer than crowns and they do not get decayed like teeth with crowns on them.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Dental Health Care
Dental Health Care is one of the best prevention programs to ensure fresh breath, healthy mouth and teeth for life. Dental diseases are not considered to be fatal. Hence very often people neglect the importance of oral hygiene. Nevertheless, the cost of dental disease in pain, suffering, treatment and loss of work is huge. Teeth are meant to last a lifetime. By taking good care of your teeth and gums, you can protect them for many years to come.
Tooth decay is not restricted to children's disease. It can occur to anyone as long as natural teeth are in the mouth. It is caused by bacteria that usually exist in the mouth. The bacteria stick to teeth and form a colorless and sticky film called dental plaque.
An important part of dental health care is to know how to brush and floss perfectly. Careful brushing each day removes plaque. In addition to brushing, using dental floss is required to keep the gums healthy. Proper flossing is imperative because it removes plaque and leftover food that a toothbrush cannot reach.
The following are the brushing Tips.Worn out toothbrushes cannot properly clean your teeth and may injure your gums. So it is recommended to replace them every three or four months. Teeth should be brushed gently with very short strokes and enough pressure so that you feel the bristles against the gums. The tips of the bristles do the cleaning, so it should not be compressed. Never use a toothbrush with very hard bristles .It can damage the gums. Teeth should be thoroughly brushed at least once a day, preferably twice in a day. Children should clean their teeth after every meal and at bedtime.
Tooth decay is not restricted to children's disease. It can occur to anyone as long as natural teeth are in the mouth. It is caused by bacteria that usually exist in the mouth. The bacteria stick to teeth and form a colorless and sticky film called dental plaque.
An important part of dental health care is to know how to brush and floss perfectly. Careful brushing each day removes plaque. In addition to brushing, using dental floss is required to keep the gums healthy. Proper flossing is imperative because it removes plaque and leftover food that a toothbrush cannot reach.
The following are the brushing Tips.Worn out toothbrushes cannot properly clean your teeth and may injure your gums. So it is recommended to replace them every three or four months. Teeth should be brushed gently with very short strokes and enough pressure so that you feel the bristles against the gums. The tips of the bristles do the cleaning, so it should not be compressed. Never use a toothbrush with very hard bristles .It can damage the gums. Teeth should be thoroughly brushed at least once a day, preferably twice in a day. Children should clean their teeth after every meal and at bedtime.
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