Home Care
A beautiful, healthy smile
that lasts a lifetime is our
ultimate goal when treating
patients. Your personal
home care plays an important
role in achieving that goal.
It starts at home by eating
balanced meals, reducing the
number of snacks you eat,
and correctly using the
various dental aids that
help control the plaque and
bacteria that cause dental
disease.
Sealants
After years of decline, the
incidence of dental caries
has once again begun to
increase. The Surgeon
General in his Report on
Oral Health in America notes
that '' Indeed, what amounts
to a 'silent epidemic' of
dental and oral diseases is
affecting some population
groups."
Digital X-Ray
Dental radiographs (x-rays)
are essential, preventative,
diagnostic tools that
provide valuable information
not visible during a regular
dental exam. Dentists and
dental hygienists use this
information to safely and
accurately detect hidden
dental abnormalities and
complete an accurate
treatment plan. Without
x-rays, problem areas may go
undetected.
Oral Cancer
Your dentist has recent good
news about progress against
cancer. It is now easier
than ever to detect oral
cancer early, when the
opportunity for a cure is
great. Only half of all
patients diagnosed with oral
cancer survive more than
five years.
Diabetes
Diabetes affects about 15.7
million Americans and nearly
800,000 new cases are
diagnosed each year. If you
have been diagnosed with
diabetes, you may know that
the disease can cause
problems with your eyes,
nerves, kidneys, heart and
other parts of your body.
Diabetes can lower your
resistance to infection and
can slow the healing
process.
Dry Mouth
Reduced saliva flow that
results in a dry mouth is a
common problem among older
adults. It is caused by
certain medical disorders
and is often a side effect
of medications such as
antihistamines,
decongestants, pain killers
and diuretics.
Most Common Mouth Sores
They are annoying and
painful and there are plenty
of things that can cause
them such as bacterial,
viral or fungal infections.
A loose orthodontic wire, a
denture that doesn’t fit, or
a sharp edge from a broken
tooth or filling may also be
the culprit.
Mouth Guards
Use a mouth guard during any
activity that could result
in a blow to the face or
mouth. A properly fitted
mouth guard can help prevent
broken teeth and injuries to
the lips, tongue, face or
jaw. It will stay in place
while you are wearing it,
making it easy for you to
talk and breath.
Baby Tooth Decay
As soon as a baby's first
teeth appear—usually by age
six months or so—the child
is susceptible to decay.
This condition is often
referred to as Baby Bottle
Tooth Decay or Early
Childhood Caries (cavities).
In some unfortunate cases,
infants and toddlers have
experienced severe tooth
decay that has resulted in
dental restorations or
extractions. The good news
is that decay is
preventable.
