Did you know?
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According to a study by the Gallop Organization and Consumer Reports,
dentists are among the top five most trusted professionals.
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What do powdered fruit, talc, honey, dried flowers, mice and lizard
livers have in common? They have all been ingredients in ancient toothpaste
and powder. Yum.
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Attention Chocolate Lovers…Many dentists
agree raisins can cause more tooth decay than chocolate. Sticky foods
such as raisins and dried
fruits can stay on the teeth longer and develop more decay.
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According to a study at the University of Connecticut, too much toothpaste
early in life is responsible for more than 70% of fluorosis cases (staining
or mottling of tooth enamel that develops when children swallow fluoridated
toothpaste). Although this problem is only cosmetic, it is recommended
children under six only use a pea-sized amount of toothpaste and be reminded
to spit it out after brushing.
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“ Bridging” the Gaps
and Wearing a “Crown”: Total Oral Health Renovation
 Face
it, we are rough on our teeth. Sometimes we neglect them,
take them for granted or simply just abuse them. Between physical
activities like sports or chewing hard substances like ice,
our teeth can get knocked out, broken, cracked and worn down.
Forgetting routine dental appointments and ignoring proper
cleaning tactics can result in periodontal disease, tooth
decay and ultimately tooth loss.
When teeth are missing, your mouth must compensate for the
lack of chewing power in that area in order to function normally.
So, the chewing force may shift to another part of the mouth,
which can cause unwanted spaces and changes in your smile.
So, how do we mend our mouth’s broken ties? By simple
dental procedures. Smiles can be renovated to look pristine
using a combination of crowns and bridges to support or replace
lost teeth. A crown snugly covers the complete visible surface
of your affected tooth to add strength, durability and tooth
stability, while restoring your tooth to its natural shape
and size. Crowns can be made of precious metal, porcelain
pressed to metal and all-porcelain. A bridge, also known as
a pontic, is fused between two porcelain crowns to fill the
gaps left by the original missing tooth. The new tooth is
then anchored to the two porcelain crowns, renewing your once
damaged smile. The moral of the story is to be nice to your teeth: be diligent
with your oral hygiene and visit your dentist regularly. Your
teeth are hard workers and they deserve to be pampered. But,
if the damage is already done, see us immediately. We can
decide on the best treatment to restore your smile. Your teeth
will thank you for it.
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