Posts Tagged ‘salisbury teeth cleaning’

Porcelain Veneers

Monday, November 9th, 2009

This is the window-dressing option. Here you simply have perfectly-shaped veneers fixed to the front surface of your teeth to make them look the part. The added bonus is that you can improve the coloring of your teeth at the same time. The downside is that you’ll need to have some of your tooth-structure removed to stick on the veneer (I’m sorry, but the thought of this makes me shiver) and they don’t last forever.

Look, not all of these options are suitable for everybody, so you need to go with your orthodontist’s advice, but at least you know that you are not stuck with having a mouthful of metal for months on end.

Source: http://worldental.org/

Anderson Dental Group

Gum Disease and Diabetes

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

If you have diabetes, you are more likely than people who don’t have diabetes to have gum disease. Why? Again, inflammation may be partly to blame. And, those with diabetes are more likely to contract any infections, including gum disease.

If your diabetes is not under control, you are at even higher risk of gum disease.

Gum Disease and Dementia

Gum disease has also been found to increase the risk of dementia later in life.

Other researchers have found that periodontal problems may also be associated with milder cognitive impairment, such as memory problems that make activities of daily life more difficult. In a recent study, participants who had the worst gum disease scored the worst on memory tests and calculations.

Source: http://www.webmd.com/

Anderson Dental Group

BRIDGES

Monday, November 2nd, 2009

Few incidents have greater impact on dental health and personal appearance than tooth loss. When one or more teeth are missing, the remaining teeth can drift out of position, which can lead to a change in the bite, the loss of additional teeth, decay, and gum disease.

When tooth loss occurs, your dentist may recommend the placement of a bridge. When placing a bridge, the teeth (abutments) on both sides of the space are covered with crowns (caps/retainers), and an artificial tooth (pontic) is attached to the crowns.

Initially, the dentist prepares teeth on each side of the space to receive crowns and makes an impression of the entire area.

Fits a temporary or transitional bridge made out of plastic or metal.

In a subsequent visit, the dentist:

Removes the temporary bridge, places, adjusts, and cements the fixed bridge.

Be sure to follow the special home care instructions provided by your dental professional. 

Source: http://www.dentalcare.com/

Anderson Dental Group