Your teeth are limited in how they can heal. Over time (and with proper care), you can dependably heal from something like a broken bone. Unfortunately, any chipping or cracking that occurs with a tooth can be permanent. Damage suffered because of a cavity is also more than your tooth will heal from on its own. To protect a damaged tooth, or one that is too weak to handle the demands of biting and chewing, your dentist can equip it with a dental crown. The crown will cover your tooth above the gum line, keeping it safe, and operating on its behalf. (more…)
The Importance Of Preventing Serious Gum Disease
It is important that you prevent the development of advanced gum disease. What you need to understand is that prevention is the only way to avoid lasting complications – when gum disease becomes serious, your condition can only be managed, not reversed. If you pay attention to signs of possible periodontal problems, and seek help when you are worried something might be wrong, you can avoid developing long-term issues. A scaling/root planing can attack the bacteria causing problems, and help you reverse gingivitis. It is important to note that advanced gum disease is the leading reason people lose teeth in their adult years. (more…)
Restorative Work To Address Tooth Loss
Your ability to bite and chew can be affected by tooth loss, and your confidence in your smile can certainly also suffer a major blow. Your dentist has the ability to restore your smile if you have isolated tooth loss, or if you have several teeth you need to replace. Your dental prosthetic should improve on your ability to bite and chew, and can even address with speaking that tooth loss can cause. Thanks to modern materials, your dentist can supply you with a restoration that looks natural enough to effectively give you your smile back. (more…)
Regular Preventive Visits Defend You Against Dental Troubles
If you only come in to see your dentist when you are worried something might be wrong, you are missing out on the benefits of regular preventive dental care. Your dentist can certainly help you when you arrive seeking care for a problem, but recurring visits allow you to enjoy consistent good care. You are better protected against tooth decay and gum disease, and your dentist has the opportunity to alert you to problems in their early stages. A scheduled visit every six months does not take the burden of preventive care entirely off of you, of course – you still need to keep a smart diet, and brush and floss effectively. (more…)
Should You Be Worried About The Condition Of Your Gums?
If you are not taking your periodontal health seriously, you are placing yourself at risk for real future problems, including tooth loss. If you are worried about how you can take care of your gums, you can be relieved to hear that regular dental care like brushing and flossing can offer support. This is because you can eliminate bacteria that could move under the gum line and cause an infection. You can gauge the health of your gums by watching out for signs like redness, swelling, and a tendency to bleed more easily. If you see these signs, which can suggest you are experiencing gingivitis, you can come to your dentist for a scaling/root planing. (more…)