11/20/2017 0 Comments When is Dental Bonding Used?Dental bonding is a procedure that can be used to aesthetically improve or restore your smile. Bonding uses the same material that white dental fillings use: composite resin. The tooth-colored resin is applied and shaped to match the surface of your tooth and then cured and polished for a strong, lasting shine.
We can use bonding in many ways to fix your smile, including:
A tooth can be bonded in a single appointment. We will prepare the tooth by roughening the surface. You will not necessarily need anesthesia as long as there is no decay. Once the tooth has been roughened, a conditioning liquid is applied, and the correct color of resin is chosen to match the tooth. The putty-like material is molded, shaped and smoothed onto the tooth, and when it is cured, it forms a strong bond with the tooth that can last up to 10 years with good care. Call our dentist today to learn more or to schedule your appointment.
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11/15/2017 0 Comments How Poor Dental Hygiene Can Affect YouPoor dental hygiene can lead to numerous problems including cavities, tooth decay, tooth loss and gum disease. Symptoms for gum disease include swollen, red, tender or bleeding gums, gums that recede, persistent bad breath and loose teeth. But there are also numerous other problems that can occur when someone exhibits poor oral hygiene. When people neglect their gums, it can affect other parts of the body and not just the mouth.
The bacterium that causes gum and periodontal disease can actually enter the blood stream and travel to the arteries causing them to harden. This causes cardiovascular disease, which can increase the risk of heart attack and stroke. The inner lining of the heart can also become inflamed; a condition known as endocarditis. For those who are diabetic, poor dental hygiene can make it even harder to control blood sugar making diabetes symptoms worse. Those who have diabetes are also more prone to periodontal disease. It is even more important for diabetics to practice good oral hygiene for these reasons. There are also studies that indicate tooth loss and bleeding gums can affect a person’s thinking. According to The Journal of the American Dental Association, cognitive function decreased for every extra tooth a person had lost or had removed. This was true for people that also had severe gum disease. The authors analyzed data from tooth and gum examinations conducted among nearly 6,000 men and women. An estimated 13 percent of those participants had no natural teeth. The researchers found that scores on memory and thinking tests were lower among those who did not have teeth compared to those that did. Other issues associated with poor dental hygiene could also include respiratory infections. According to The Journal of Periodontology, gum disease could lead to infections in the lungs. This connection might not seem obvious at first, but breathing in bacteria from infected teeth over a long period of time can do damage to the body. For all the reasons mentioned above, it’s important to establish good oral hygiene and visit the dental office for routine cleanings. We can get rid of plaque and bacteria in the mouth that a toothbrush or even flossing cannot reach during a cleaning. It is important to brush the teeth every day, twice a day along with flossing. These simple habits can prevent numerous issues associated with poor dental hygiene. |
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