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Something to Smile About
Caring for your oral health includes regular
teeth care and gum care. Neglecting your gums can
eventually lead to periodontal disease, also known
as gum disease, which is a culprit for the
deterioration of your overall oral health.
Periodontal disease affects 75% of adults over 35
years of age and is responsible for approximately
70% of all adult tooth loss. Since symptoms of
periodontal disease oftentimes are unnoticeable,
people never realize their mouth is under
bacterial attack.
Highly recognized as a greatly progressive
disorder, periodontal disease is triggered by
preventable factors like plaque build-up, tobacco
use, certain medications and stress, as well as
unpreventable measures like systemic disease and
fluctuating hormone levels during puberty,
pregnancy or menopause. Research proves up to 30%
of the population may be genetically susceptible
to gum disease.
Periodontal disease begins when the bacteria in
the sticky film which forms on the tooth surface,
or plaque, causes gum inflammation. If the
irritation is ignored, plaque will release toxins
breaking down the natural fibers which hold your
gums to your teeth, permitting even more bacteria
and toxins to invade. Plaque deposits quickly
harden into calculus or tartar, which is a rough,
porous substance not removable with brushing. Over
time, this progression can lead to severe
inflammation, bone loss, gum recession and tooth
loss.
 Symptoms
and signs include:
- Red, swollen, tender or bleeding gums
- Gum recession, or gums pulling away from
teeth
- Loose or separating teeth
- Pus between the gum and tooth
- Persistent bad breath
- Bite changes
- Change in the fit of partial dentures
If you have noticed any of the above
signs or symptoms, please make an appointment
promptly! Together, we can win the battle against
periodontal disease and maintain your wonderful,
dazzling smile: gums and all. Now that’s something
to smile about.
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From Dull to Dazzling:
Enhancing Your Smile With Cosmetic Dentistry
Oftentimes the dental profession is considered
strictly for more intense cleaning and hygiene
purposes. However, a dentist is actually an artist
who can make your smile sensational. Most dentists
now practice and perform cosmetic techniques, not
just the run-of-the-mill routine cleanings.
Cosmetic dentistry seeks to create a more
aesthetically pleasing and healthy
smile.
Although you may be meticulous about
your dental care routine, your teeth still might
not look their very best. Drinking coffee, tea or
wine will take a toll on your teeth, causing them
to look dull and stained. Aging
or the use of some medications can also result in
a discolored smile. One easy, safe way to revive
your smile from these factors is through
whitening.
Plenty of adults are looking towards dentistry
to heighten the appearance and function of their
teeth. Cracked, chipped or unevenly spaced teeth
are easily resolved by procedures like bonding or
veneers. Severely damaged teeth can be repaired
with crowns, while bridges and implants are
natural-looking options used to revitalize your
smile. These methods will not only give you a more
beautiful smile, but will also rejuvenate your
mouth’s functionality.
If you are not satisfied with your smile and
want to take it a level up from dull to dazzling,
speak with us about the many smile enhancing
options available to you.
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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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