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Bone Grafting

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:36:14 GMT

What information do I need about Dental Bone Graft?

A dental bone graft procedure increases bone in a part of the jaw to provide additional support for dental implants or when tooth and gum health has deteriorated due to bone loss.

What is a dental bone graft?

Procedures may differ regarding the methods used, but they all have one main similarity: An incision is made and the grafting (attachment) of other bone material (synthetic or bone) to the jaw by your dentist.

Loss of teeth or advanced gum disease can result in bone loss of the jaw. Bone grafting restores and strengthens the area.

The "Gold Standard '' of dental bone grafting is to use your bone from the hip, tibia, or back of the jaw. This is known as an autograft. Autografts are preferred because they increase bony support in the jaw and promote faster healing and new bone formation.

Understanding Receding Gums

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:29:09 GMT

Gum tissue forms a barrier to protect the roots of your teeth and bones of your jaw from the effects of chewing and biting as well as bacterial infection. There are several reasons that gums begin to shrink, leaving the roots exposed.

Ineffective oral hygiene: inadequate brushing, or excessive brushing, which erodes the tissue.
Foreign objects in the mouth that rub against the gums, like poorly fitting dentures, tongue piercings, or even nail-biting, can contribute to gum recession.

When the roots of teeth lose the protection of healthy gum tissue, you may experience sensitivity to hot or cold temperatures. But worse is the bacteria that can now penetrate the roots and cause decay. Treatment of receding gums will prevent tooth loss.

Treating Gum Recession With Gingival Grafting

During a gum grafting procedure, a small sample of tissue is taken from the area next to the recession or from the hard palate and attached to the area with a fine suture.

Local anesthesia makes the procedure pain-free. You may experience a little discomfort after the surgery, but the good news is that pain is short-lived and easily treated with over-the-counter medication. A soft diet and antibiotics may be recommended for a week or so while the gums are healing.

Keeping Your Gums Healthy

After a gum graft, it is more important than ever to practice good oral hygiene and follow your dentist's recommendations. To prevent future gum disease, proper brushing with fluoride toothpaste, daily flossing, and rinsing should be part of your at-home dental care routine. Remember, a healthy diet and regular dental and periodontal checkups will ensure healthy gums. Oral health improves your overall health. And your smile stays young and beautiful!

Dentures and Partials

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 16:21:27 GMT

Types of Dentures

Complete or Full Dentures

Complete dentures are full replacements for all of your teeth. This can be a full set of either upper or lower teeth, or a combined set for your entire mouth.

Partial Dentures

Partial dentures are designed to correct the gaps in your smile when only some of your teeth are missing. Metal attachments anchor the dentures to your natural teeth. Partial dentures maintain tooth alignment by preventing your remaining teeth from shifting. Partial dentures can also help you prevent further tooth loss due to decay or gum disease.

Overdentures

Overdentures can be full or partial dentures, and are secured to the roots of your own teeth. This type of denture provides greater stabilization during chewing.

Implant-Supported Dentures

For those who choose Dentures , Dr. Quinn recommends the use of implants or implant-supported dentures . Over time, people can develop problems with dentures. They can become loose, painful or tend to slip or move around. Dr. Quinn can prevent these problems by creating a custom set of dentures for you that will stay put. They are attached to and supported by dental implants. Implant-supported dentures also offer the advantage of eliminating the need for messy denture adhesives.

Dental Implants

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:55:50 GMT

What You Need to Know About Dental Implants

Dental implants are a safe and reliable tooth replacement that can improve your quality of life. Dental implants improve chewing, speech and appearance. In addition, implants are considered a long-term replacement option and will last a lifetime if well maintained and looked after.

Why Dental Implants are a Great Option

Dental Implants are designed with your health in mind. Titanium and zirconium implants encourage healthy bone and gum tissue growth, which provide a strong foundation for future oral health.

Long-Lasting – Dental implants are an excellent investment, usually lasting for 30 or more years with proper oral hygiene.
Looks & Feels Natural – Dental implants are custom-made to both look and function like your natural teeth. You will be able to eat or speak without feeling self-conscious about your smile.
Easy to care For – Caring for your dental implant is easy! Just brush and floss as usual, and visit the clinic regularly for teeth cleanings.

How Successful Are Dental Implants?

Success rates of dental implants vary, depending on where in the jaw the implants are placed, but, in general, dental implants have a success rate of up to 98%.

How Painful Are Dental Implants?

Patients who have received dental implants say that there is minimal discomfort involved in the procedure. In addition, people report that implants involve less pain than a tooth extraction.

Crown and Bridges

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:19:16 GMT

Missing teeth can be replaced with bridges, dentures or dental implants. Each option has its pros and cons, depending on the health of your teeth, gums and jaw bone, and your budget.

With advanced training and extensive experience in restorative and advanced dentistry, Dr. Quinn will evaluate your teeth and gums and help you to choose the best option for you.

Why a Bridge?

A dental bridge is used to fill the space where a tooth is missing. Gaps between teeth can cause chewing problems. If even one tooth is missing , other teeth may shift out of place. This changes the way your teeth fit together. A poor bite may make your jaw sore. Your teeth may become harder to clean which leads to tooth decay and gum disease.

There are lots of good reasons to fill the cap of a missing tooth and the bridge is one way to accomplish that. A typical bridge consists of at least 3 crowns. The missing teeth are replaced with crowns (pontics). Crowns cover the adjacent teeth (abutments).

Cons to bridges:

Shaving down of the adjacent healthy teeth
Bone loss under the missing space
Stress on the anchor teeth
Recurrent decay or periodontal disease
Replacement in 5-10 years

Make an appointment today for examination and consultation to determine if a bridge is the right option for you.

Laser Therapy

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 15:03:27 GMT

Do you dislike the sound of a dental drill? Laser therapy is silent!

Laser dentistry is used during hard tissue (teeth) and soft tissue (gums) procedures.

Common hard tissue procedures include:

Cavity detection - Lasers detect cavities early by finding evidence of tooth decay.
Tooth preparations and dental fillings - Drills are not required when using laser treatments. Lasers kill bacteria in a cavity, and aid in the long-term health of a tooth.
Treating tooth sensitivity. Teeth that have sensitivity to hot and cold can be treated with dental lasers by sealing tubules on the tooth’s root.

Common soft tissue procedures include:

Treating a “gummy smile.” Lasers can reshape gum tissue that covers much of the tooth.
Crown lengthening - Laser reshapes both gum tissue and bone for healthier tooth structure, helping in placement of the crown on restorations.
Tongue frenulum attachment - when the fold of skin under the front part of the tongue (frenulum) that anchors to the mouth floor is thick or tight, laser therapy corrects this condition. Children with this condition may have difficulty breastfeeding or have speech impediment, and will benefit from laser therapy.
Removing soft tissue folds - Lasers remove soft tissue folds from ill-fitting dentures without pain or need of sutures.

Other laser procedures include:

Viewing tissues - Optical coherence tomography allows a doctor to safely see inside a tooth or gum tissue.
Removing benign tumors - Lasers can remove tumors from the palate, gums, and sides of the lips and cheeks through a pain- and suture-free method.
Treating obstructive sleep apnea. Lasers can reshape the throat and relieve associated breathing problems when sleep apnea is caused by tissue overgrowth in the throat.
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) treatment. Lasers can help reduce pain and inflammation in the joint.
Nerve regeneration. Lasers can help regenerate damaged blood vessels, nerves, and scars
Treating cold sores. Lasers can minimize healing time and reduce pain from cold sores.
Teeth whitening. Lasers speed up the bleaching process during teeth-whitening sessions.
Hard tissue lasers cut through tooth structure. These lasers are used to shape teeth for composite bonding, to repair dental fillings, and to remove tooth structure.

Benefits of using laser dentistry over other methods:

There is a decreased need for sutures with soft tissue lasers.
Bleeding is minimized in soft tissues, as the laser promotes blood clotting.
With some procedures, anesthesia is unnecessary.
The chance for bacterial infections is lower because the laser sterilizes the area.
Wounds can heal faster, and it’s possible for tissue to regenerate.
The procedures may involve less damage to the surrounding tissues.
These lasers are used to treat periodontitis, including killing bacteria and activating tissue regrowth.

Soft tissue lasers seal nerve endings and blood vessels while they penetrate the tissue. For this reason, a good deal of experience is almost no pain after laser treatment. The lasers also promote faster healing of the tissue.

Extractions

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:50:45 GMT

Reasons for Removing Teeth

Despite adult teeth being considered permanent, extractions are a common procedure to make sure a patient’s oral health is optimal and that they experience no pain or discomfort while chewing, biting, swallowing or speaking.

Reasons for needing a tooth extracted, include:

Overcrowding

Crowding, caused by teeth being too big or unevenly shaped, can cause misalignment. Extracting a tooth is sometimes necessary to make room for other teeth. Overcrowding can also prevent teeth from erupting through the gum causing severe pain for the patient.

This can also be an imperative step before a patient undergoes various orthodontic work.

Infection

If a tooth is severely damaged with the pulp tissue (nerve endings and blood vessels) infected, an extraction may be necessary. When you have a dental infection, your dentist might first prescribe antibiotics but they are often ineffective against more severe infections. To prevent infection, an extraction is needed.

Periodontal Disease

Periodontal disease is when the tissues and bones that hold teeth in place become infected or inflamed.This can force tooth roots to loosen, resulting in the need for an extraction.

Injury

If a patient's tooth is damaged as the result of an accident, they may require a tooth extraction. If this happens, a dentist will try to preserve their patient’s teeth and alignment. If a tooth cannot be saved, then an extraction will need to take place.

A Root canal procedure is preferred over-extraction because it is always better to maintain the existing structure of a tooth and preserve your natural smile. Root canals allow for just that. Extracting and replacing a tooth involves more time, expense and risks impacting neighboring teeth and supporting gums.

Root Canal is an Endodontic treatment, Greek for “ inside tooth.”

The tooth illustration shows you inside the tooth, under two hard layers (enamel and dentin) is a soft tissue called the pulp.

During Growth and development of the tooth, pulp is important but once mature, the tooth can survive without the pulp.

When damage or decay goes deep and reaches the pulp, the best practice is a root can al.

Root Canal

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:36:16 GMT

Root Canal Treatment in Corona, CA at Tran’sDENTAL

During a root canal procedure the inflamed or infected pulp (see illustration) is removed, the canal is carefully cleaned and shaped to fill and seal the space. Dr. Quinn skillfully crafts a crown to cover, protect and restore the tooth to be healthy and strong for many years to come.

Root Canal is an Endodontic treatment, Greek for “ inside tooth.”

The tooth illustration shows you inside the tooth, under two hard layers (enamel and dentin) is a soft tissue called the pulp.

During Growth and development of the tooth, pulp is important but once mature, the tooth can survive without the pulp.

When damage or decay goes deep and reaches the pulp, the best practice is a root can al.

Inlays & Onlays & Crowns

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:28:08 GMT

What Is an Inlay?

A dental inlay is a filling for cavities on the interior of a tooth.

The procedure is relatively painless and straightforward. A local anesthetic is administered. Once the area is numb, the decay is removed. An impression of your tooth's top crevice area is made with a mold. Porcelain or composite resin material make up dental inlays. Coloring is matched to your tooth. Inlays provide almost invisible dental restoration and are usually more durable than regular fillings.

It sounds like an excellent option to repair and restore a decayed or fractured tooth, Right!

How an Inlay Differs from an Onlay or Filling

The onlay covers a larger damaged surface including the cusps and biting surfaces.

The onlay procedure is similar to the inlay. A local anesthetic numbs the affected area. Any decay is cleaned out or damaged tooth material removed. A mould of the tooth is made and used to create a permanent onlay. Dr. Quynh sends the moulds to a lab where the permanent inlay, onlay or crown is made to his specifications.

Dental Fillings

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:14:42 GMT

What are dental fillings?

Dental fillings are typically used to fill small holes in a tooth where decay has been removed. A filing can be made from a variety of materials. Most common has been amalgam which is a mixture of metals or a composite of glass and acrylic resin.

Traditional fillings can have a downside. As noted in a literature review published in the Journal of Dental Health, Oral Disorders & Therapy, metal fillings can weaken tooth strength by up to 50%. In comparison, inlays and onlays made of porcelain and composite materials can increase tooth strength up to 75% and last between ten and thirty years!

Fillings do not require moulds, and several can be done in one appointment. They are less expensive and appropriate for small cavities. In contrast, inlays and onlays are for larger damaged areas. Think of inlays and onlays as a middle ground between fillings and crowns.

Filling cavities is a simple procedure completed at our practice in a short appointment. Fillings are used to repair teeth that have been damaged due to decay or other wear. Fillings can be treated with a tooth-colored composite material.

Teeth Whitening

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 14:02:42 GMT

Do you want a brighter, more radiant smile?

If so, then teeth whitening might be what you need. Teeth whitening is a safe and affordable way to increase your smile power.

Reasons for Teeth Whitening:

Fluorosis (excessive fluoridation during tooth development).
Normal wear of the outer tooth layer.
Stained teeth due to medications (tetracycline, etc.)
Yellow, brown stained teeth.
Tooth discoloration due to nicotine, coffee, tea.
Stained teeth due to dark-colored foods and beverages (coffee, wine)
Discolored tooth surfaces caused by plaque buildup or gum disease.
The mottled appearance of the tooth enamel surface from trauma or abnormalities in the formation process.

In conclusion, teeth whitening is a fast and safe way to have that smile makeover you dream of.

Undergoing teeth whitening treatment is comfortable, safe, and easy:

Step 1: We help you find the best teeth whitening color to achieve a bright, natural appearance. Then, using a color guide, we will create and apply the appropriate formula on your teeth.

Step 2: We put a protective material for your tooth that is closest to your gums, so we don't have to worry about your gums being affected by the whitening chemicals.

Step 3: We apply the formula onto your teeth, leaving it on for 20 minutes.

Step 4: After the first application, we will check your teeth to see if you have achieved the desired result. If it still needs whitening, another batch of teeth whitening is applied.

Step 5: Once teeth whiten it is essential to continue doing touch-ups at home for a few days so that you can maintain your new shade.

We recommend ordering an additional tooth whitening kit right now so that you don't run out before your subsequent treatment!

Invisalign

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:50:29 GMT

Invisalign - Making a Decision to Straighten Your Teeth Made Easy!

If you want a smile that lights up the room, then Invisalign is for you!

Do you wish you had straighter teeth? Has crowding continued to get worse with age? Or do you want to smile without any gaps? Why not do something about it!

According to a recent survey, over 80% of people who used Invisalign were thrilled with the results!

Invisalign is an excellent option for adult patients, preferring an alternative to traditional metal braces. These clear aligners are made from a series of customized aligners that can be removed easily when necessary. They provide excellent results over time to straighten misaligned teeth.

Many people avoid having their teeth realigned for fear of discomfort during treatment. Braces can be awkward, intrusive, and downright embarrassing for adults. Luckily, Invisalign provides an alternative to traditional metal braces and offers a discreet solution for straightening your teeth without any obtrusive appearance or awkward moments whatsoever! No one will realize you are wearing them, but someone will notice how beautiful your smile is!

The convenience of Invisalign allows patients to straighten their smiles without the inconvenience of metal braces.

Here are a few other advantages of the Invisalign treatment:

1. Invisalign is virtually invisible. The only people who will notice you are wearing Invisalign aligners will be the people you tell and, of course, your Invisalign dentist.

2. With Invisalign treatments, the aligners are removable. So you have no dietary restrictions.

3. Invisalign is comfortable. It may take a day or two to get used to a new alignment mold, but once you do, you will hardly notice them at all.

4. Invisalign is a sophisticated technology. Each Invisalign aligner is made with 3D virtual imaging software and fitted to your mouth. That means that your Invisalign is made custom for you by your dentist. It's completely personalized. There are no metal components, and they are 100% BPA-free and safe to wear.

Is Invisalign right for me?

Invisalign can work wonders for anyone who wants to straighten their teeth. Have you noticed a change in the spacing of your teeth over time?

Do you find your teeth are cycling back to their old positions, following orthodontics? Invisalign can fix this issue.

Are you worried about how your smile affects your personal or professional life? Don't continue to be embarrassed by a less-than-perfect smile. Invisalign will get you through any situation with confidence.

If you want beautifully aligned teeth, consider trying Invisalign. We have financing options to help you get started sooner rather than later.

Dental Emergency

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:39:08 GMT

What is Considered a Dental Emergency ?

If you experience tissue injury or accompanying facial pain, then it may be a dental emergency! An abscess or infection can be potentially life-threatening. For severe pain in the mouth, you should see a dentist immediately to have the tooth examined and treatment determined.

Still, not every dental pain should be considered an emergency. These questions can help you decide:

Do you have severe pain? Severe pain suggests an emergency
Have you lost a tooth? Sometimes a tooth can be saved, but emergency attention is required.
Do you have loose teeth? An adult tooth that is loose or has fallen out, even in absence of pain, is a problem.
Do you have an infection? Treatment of an abscess or infection should not wait because it can be life-threatening. Swelling about the face or bumps on your gums may be an indication of infection.
Are you bleeding from the mouth? Bleeding is a potential sign of an emergency.

In general, any dental problem that needs immediate treatment to stop bleeding, alleviate severe pain, or save a tooth is considered an emergency.

Oral Cancer

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:30:09 GMT

Oral cancer rates are on the rise, so during your examination, Dr. Quinn will carefully observe your tongue, throat, face, head, and neck, on the lookout for any signs of trouble - swelling, redness, or possible signs of cancer.

Read on for 10 Early Signs of Cancer

1.) Ulcers and other sores that do not heal are the most common sign of oral cancer. An ulcer sore should go away within a few weeks. If not, it is worth getting it looked at by a doctor.

2.) Patches of red or white in the Mouth or throat that are smooth, rough, or bumpy should be looked at by a doctor if they have no known cause and do not go away within a few days.

3.) Mouth or throat cancer make it difficult to speak clearly. If a voice changes quickly for no apparent reason becoming rough or raspy, a doctor should be consulted.

4.)Bad breath afflicts many people for many reasons; one of the most severe causes is mouth cancer. Brushing teeth or chewing gum will not alleviate bad breath caused by cancer.

5.)The lymphatic system is an integral part of the immune system; it helps fight infection and destroy damaged or cancerous cells. Lymph nodes found in the groin, neck, and armpit may become and stay swollen as the body strengthens the immune system to eliminate cancer.

6.) Mouth cancer can create a loss of appetite and make eating difficult leading to weight loss.

7.) Anyone who experiences pain or discomfort in the Mouth for an extended period should make an appointment with a doctor. Pain below the gums or under the tongue may not be a dental issue.

8.) Bleeding can be one of the earliest signs of mouth cancer. Many issues can explain why a Mouth is bleeding, but if an individual cannot identify an apparent reason, a doctor should take a look.

9.) When the jaw is stiff for an extended time, a doctor should be consulted.

10.) A Sore throat that lasts for more than a few weeks with no apparent reason should be checked by a doctor.

Gum Disease

Fri, 21 Jan 2022 13:20:19 GMT

You Could Have Gum Disease!

Gum disease is the #1 cause of adult tooth loss in the US. So it’s very common and many people do not realise they have gum disease until the symptoms are severe. Diagnosing gum disease in the early stages can prevent serious outcomes of tissue and bone loss, and worse tooth loss!

There are three stages of gum disease:

Gingivitis; treated at this stage, may cure the disease. At this stage some people notice red, swollen gums that bleed easily. Others may have no symptoms at all.
Periodontitis: People notice pain at this stage and the disease has started to break down gum tissue and affect the teeth and bones. Gums may begin to recede at this point. When treatment begins at this stage we can prevent gum disease from progressing further
Advanced periodontitis. At this stage of disease teeth become loose, or may shift. You are at risk of losing teeth, bone and gum tissue.

There Are Many High Risk Factors for Gum Disease Including:

Not brushing your teeth twice a day
Irregular professional cleanings
Smoking or chewing tobacco
Some medications
Defective fillings
Crooked teeth
Systemic disease
Hormonal imbalance
Pregnancy
Family history of gum disease

Symptoms of Gum Disease:

Bleeding gums during brushing
Gums that have pulled away from the teeth
Bad breath or bad taste
Adult Permanent teeth that are loose for no apparent reason
Changes in way teeth fit together when you bite

Dr. Quinn and his team have gentle and effective treatment protocols when gum disease is detected. Tran’s DENTAL can help you control gum disease!

When gum disease is detected, your Hygienist is prepared to treat this with deep cleaning by root planing and scaling. Followed by antibiotic irrigation to kill bacteria: or potassium nitrate, a natural solution for sensitive teeth. Further irrigation treatments will kill bacteria.

When gum disease becomes more advanced, Dr. Quinn will use Laser light therapy to gently and effectively remove infected tissue. Often this treatment will help eliminate the need for invasive gum surgery, but if you need gum surgery, not to worry Dr. Quinn is well qualified and experienced to give your gum the gentle care they need to rid them of infection.

Dr. Quinn may recommend follow-up appointments to ensure your gums remain disease-free and your Hygienist will provide instructions to prevent gum disease at home with recommended rinses to use.

There’s no better time than the present to start caring for your teeth and gums.

You can call or Book online to make an appointment.

Your healthy, beautiful smile is within reach!

Oral Prophylaxis

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 22:15:30 GMT

When you visit Tran’s DENTAL, the hygienist will check for cavities and plaque on your teeth. Plaque is a sticky substance made of bacteria that builds up on the surfaces of our teeth if not removed regularly with brushing or flossing. If plaque builds up and stays on teeth, it can harden into tartar. Tartar does not come off with regular brushing. Scaling is the process of removing this hard layer from the surface of your teeth.

Next, the hygienist checks your gums using a special tool to measure the depth of space between your teeth and gums. Healthy gums should present with shallow spaces, but this may not be true for gum disease. Deeper gaps and gums that have pulled away from the tooth indicate gum disease.

After your teeth are scaled and polished, a gritty paste helps remove any surface stains on your teeth. The final step is flossing. Your dental professional will use floss to make sure the areas between your teeth are clean. Lastly, a rinse to protect your teeth against decay.

If mild to moderate gum disease is detected, some treatments cure this level of gum disease.

If you have more severe gum disease, Dr. Quinn may need to bring that under control with laser light therapy or gum surgery. But no worries, Dr. Quinn is experienced and skilled in providing effective treatments to help control gum disease. Once gum disease becomes severe, it can be hard to cure, but ongoing vigilance can keep it under control and prevent further damage.

There’s no time like the present to care for your teeth.

What Are Sealants?

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:55:09 GMT

Sealants effectively prevent tooth decay. A thin coating of sealant painted on the chewing surface of the teeth bonds to grooves and forms a shield over the enamel.

Brushing and flossing will remove most food particles and plaque on smooth surfaces, but the bacteria can hide in uneven surfaces at the back of the mouth (premolars and molars). Sealants do a great job of protecting these vulnerable areas.

Who Should Get Sealants?

Children from ages six to fourteen are particularly vulnerable to cavities, so this is a critical age to have sealants on their premolars and molars. In some cases, sealants on baby teeth are necessary when a high risk of decay exists. Baby teeth have a vital role in holding the correct spacing for permanent teeth and should be healthy.

Adults would also benefit from applying sealants on cavity-free molars to keep those teeth free of decay.

What Research Says About Sealants

A CDC report states that dental sealants prevent 80% of cavities for two years and 50 % up to four years.

According to the CDC, the sealants can stay in the mouth for up to nine years.

Only about 43 percent of 6- to 11-year-old children have dental sealants. School-age children without sealants are three times more likely to have cavities than children with sealants. The CDC reported that applying sealants in school-based programs to the nearly 7 million children from low-income households who don't have them could save up to $300 million in dental treatment costs.

Some potential problems require the reapplication of sealants. Studies detect slight exposure of BPA in saliva for three hours after a procedure which returns to baseline within 24 hours. No findings of BPA in blood serum, and there are no reports of adverse reactions. This finding is much less severe than exposures with tooth decay and treatments.

Long-term benefits

Sealants are a painless procedure, well tolerated by most people with the long-term benefits of cavity-free molars. Adults can also benefit from sealants because with age, our exposure to decay increases, and saliva protective quality and biochemistry change with certain medications over time.

Preventive Dentistry For Your Family

Thu, 20 Jan 2022 21:11:17 GMT

There is no doubt that your teeth are essential, you want to keep them for your lifetime!. Preventive dentistry enables you to maintain healthy teeth and helps to prevent disease in the future. Preventive dentistry can be beneficial for your health. You can take steps towards improving your oral hygiene with a few simple toothbrush habits!

Brush twice a day for two minutes each time. Make sure to brush your teeth after eating, and remember drinking coffee and wine tend to stain your teeth.

Children or adults who struggle to brush properly will benefit by using an electric toothbrush because the bristles act like tiny scrubbing bubbles which remove plaque from hard-to-reach spots in between the gums.

Children and Adults benefit from applying sealants on molars with no decay or fillings. Sealants effectively prevent decay by stopping plaque build-up in the cracks and crevices of the molars.

Benefits of preventive dentistry

Oral health and general health are intertwined. There is a link between oral care and systemic problems, so you should know the following.

Gum Disease And Heart Disease – If you have untreated gum disease, your risk of developing heart disease increases by 300%. This is especially critical for those who already have a heart condition.

Diabetes – Diabetics are more likely to have gum disease, perhaps because they are more susceptible to infections. Secondly, people with diabetes who have gum disease have more difficulty controlling blood sugar levels.

Respiratory Diseases – Gum disease is an inflammatory disease that can worsen inflammation due to lung diseases (such as asthma and COPD).

Alzheimer's Disease -Porphyromonas Gingivalis has been linked to Alzheimer's disease as it increases plaques associated with the disease. Research continues.

Stroke – Gum disease can sometimes be a major cause of strokes with no other apparent explanation. Make sure you're brushing twice daily and making your regular dental visits to reduce the chance of stroke.

Chronic kidney disease often comes alongside diabetes and cardiovascular disease.

Osteoporosis – Periodontitis, and osteoporosis could be risk factors for each other.

In conclusion, teeth are essential for our overall health. They enable us to chew, speak and give shape to our faces! Preventive dentistry is vital to a healthy mouth with teeth and jaw that function correctly. Last but not least good oral health contributes to overall wellbeing during your lifetime. We all want to age in good health!

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