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Periodontal Diseases
(A Major Cause of Tooth Loss)
The mouth contains a large number and variety of bacteria that form a sticky film called plaque.
In this film, the bacteria that cause periodontal diseases create toxins (poison), which irritate the gums and bone. Even if you brush and clean between you teeth every day, you may not completely remove plaque, especially around the gumline.
Plaque that is not removed can harden into a rough, porous deposit called calculus or tarter. Tartar can only be removed when your teeth are cleaned in the dental office.
Although tarter that forms above the gumline has not been shown to cause periodontal disease, tartar on teeth below (under) the gumline makes it more difficult to remove plaque. This can create conditions that lead to chronic inflammation and infection.
What Is a Bridge?
A bridge is a dental restoration that replaces or spans the space where one or more teeth have been lost. The loss of a tooth may cause your mouth to “sink” from loss of the bone that supported the tooth. Remaining teeth can also shift. The result may be lost function and a face that looks older than it should. A bridge helps support your lips and cheeks and helps maintain the natural shape of your face.
What Is a Crown and Why Is It Needed?
A crown is a dental restoration that covers or “caps” a tooth to restore it to its normal shape, size and function. Its purpose is to strengthen or improve the appearance of a tooth. A crown can:
- Restore a tooth when there isn’t enough tooth remaining to provide support for a large filling
- Attach a bridge to replace the missing teeth
- Protect a weak tooth from fracturing
- Restore a fractured tooth
- Cover a badly shaped or discolored tooth
- Cover a dental implant
Three Tooth Replacement Options
- Implants
- Fixed Bridges
- Removable Bridges
Because looking good and feeling good are important to us all, it is wise to maintain a healthy and attractive smile throughout life. Adults of all ages can benefit from smile-improving dental options.
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be particularly aware of their importance to your appearance and dental health. All your teeth work together to help you chew, speak, and smile. When teeth are missing, it is difficult to do these things. Even the loss of a back tooth can cause your mouth to shift and your face to look older. Fortunately, missing teeth can be replaced, and they should be. Choosing the correct treatment is very important. Call for details.
Your Child’s First Visit to the Dentist
By the time babies are born, they usually have 20 primary teeth that have formed inside the gums. The front two upper and lower teeth typically begin to appear (erupt through the gums) when the child is between the ages of six and 12 months. Most children have a set of 20 primary teeth by the time they are age three.
Tooth decay can occur as soon as teeth appear in the baby’s mouth. Some parents may wonder why there is concern about baby teeth becoming decayed when they will be replaced by permanent teeth. But there is cause for concern: decay in primary teeth may damage the hidden permanent teeth that are forming inside the gums.
We offer CareCredit® because you smile is important to us. CareCredit is a convenient, low minimum monthly payment program for your entire family specifically designed to pay for healthcare and elective treatment not covered by insurance. CareCredit, the leader in patient financing, has made it easy for more than 4 million patients nationwide to get the treatment that they need. For treatment fees from $1 to over $25,000, CareCredit has a variety of low minimum monthly payment plans. So you can start treatment today!
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It is our goal to help you maintain and improve your oral health.
To achieve this goal, the dental care that you and your family receive in our office always includes state-of-the-art equipment. Among the newest technologies is a small laser instrument called the DIAGNOdent, which scans your teeth with harmless laser light searching for hidden decay.
What is Baby Bottle Tooth Decay?
Baby bottle tooth decay is a condition that can destroy primary teeth of an infant or young child. It occurs when the child’s teeth are frequently exposed to sugary liquids for long periods. These liquids include milk (even breast milk), formula, fruit juice and other sweetened liquids.
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