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Dental Care Information Center
Technology now offers attractive options
for cavity restorations in dental care. Called composites, these new tooth-colored
fillings are excellent choices for front teeth and other repairs that might
be visible.
Composites duplicate the natural appearance of a tooth in restoring decayed
teeth or repairing a defect.
Q. Why do you need to have regular
dental care check-ups?
A. Your oral health is connected with your general health. Dental care check-ups
can alert the dentist to other medical conditions that have symptoms in the
mouth such as diabetes, nutritional deficiencies, and hormonal irregularities.
Regular dental visits are vital to prevent tooth decay, gum disease, and other
conditions affecting your mouth.
Comparing the dentistry your parents
knew with the new dentistry that has emerged over the past ten to fifteen years
is like comparing the computers of the 1950's with today's powerful desktop
machines.
The differences are vast. Yet, as dental care consumers,
most of us have not updated our old stories. You haven't added new chapters
about the great possibilities for dental care well-being that the new dentistry
offers.
A world of opportunities for dental
health awaits us in the new dentistry. Using the old dentistry, dental care
professionals did their best to provide a high quality of service given the
state of knowledge and technology at that time.
Through advancements in treatment, research, and the desire of the dental care
profession to do more and do it better, the new dentistry has emerged.
During a dental examination, the dentist
and dental care team examines the mouth mucosa (soft tissues) for any abnormalities
or pathology (including oral cancer), the teeth for tooth decay (dental caries)
or defects.
Your Dentist and dental care team also examine gum tissues for periodontal (gum)
disease, the neck for swollen lymph nodes, the amount of plaque, tartar (dental
calculus), and debris on teeth, as well as the need to replace any missing teeth
or dental prostheses.
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Additional Dental Care
Articles
Dental Care FAQs Article 1
Q. How do you clean your dentures?
A. In cleaning your dentures you should first rinse away loose food
particles thoroughly. Then moisten your toothbrush and apply denture
cleanser. Brush every surface, scrubbing gently to avoid damage.
Dental Care And Pregnancy
Thinking about your baby and prenatal care is normal during pregnancy;
however, thinking about your teeth and dental care may not be forefront
on your mind.
Women need to pay special attention to their teeth and
gums especially during pregnancy to avoid the increased risk of dental
problems.
Dental
Care FAQs Article 2
Q. What is the procedure for receiving dental implants?
A. Dental implants are inserted surgically in two steps. The first step
is to insert a “post” into or onto the jawbone. This post will then
become the “anchor” for the artificial tooth that will be placed over
the “post”.
Age
Brings Changes In Dental Care
It's an indisputable fact - our bodies change
as we get older. These changes take different forms in different people,
depending on our inherited physical traits, our lifestyle and nutritional
habits, and our medical conditions.
Age brings changes in oral health, too. There are some specific areas
where seniors need to pay close attention to protect and extend their
oral health. Good dental care, regular check-ups, and good nutrition
are the keys to really keep you smiling in your golden years!
New Dental Technology And Your Teeth
The world of dentistry is embracing exciting advances in technology for increased patient comfort, dental care, and convenience. With a new hi-tech face on modern dentistry, patients can look forward to a new face in dental care and greater comfort with more "byte!"
This dental care article covers some of the ways dentistry is taking
oral care general dental care into the new millennium.
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