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• You should brush twice
a day with a fluoride toothpaste and floss once a day.
• Choose an ADA-accepted toothbrush
that has polished bristles because they are less likely
to injure gum tissue. Use a soft bristled toothbrush with
a size and shape that allows you to reach all tooth surfaces.
• Replace your toothbrush every
three to four months, or sooner if the bristles become worn
or frayed.
• Oral irrigators are used as an
aid for people with braces or fixed partial dentures, they
should not replace regular brushing or flossing.
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• More
and more Americans go to a female dentist, according to
a recent survey by the American Dental Association. The
survey reports that the largest percent of practicing dentists
were in the 35 to 45 year old group. This age-related group
has 48 percent of the female dentists and 32 percent of
male dentists. In the under 35 group, 12 percent were male
dentists while the same group contained 37 percent of the
female dentists. In the group representing dentists aged
55-64, there are only three percent women and 17 percent
men. This survey clearly shows the rapid inclusion of female
professionals as dentists over the past 15 years.
• Are you
a wine drinker? According to a study at Guy’s
Hospital in London, the acid in wine was shown to erode
the enamel on teeth. A wine taster had been exposed to so
much wine that only the fillings were protruding in some
of the subject’s teeth. Any individual who tastes
wine or drinks wine often should clean his or her mouth
at least twice a day. Typically, red wine causes the worst
stains on teeth.
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We provide a variety of services for our patients
that result in a remarkable difference in the their smile and
how they feel about themselves. See for yourself.
Veneers: Why put up with teeth that
are stained, badly shaped or crooked or have gaps? A veneer placed
over your teeth corrects nature's mistakes or injury for a beautiful
smile. Veneer are a thin, custom-made shell crafted from tooth-colored
materials that covers the tooth front.
Crowns & Bridges: For a great
smile you may need crowns to restore a tooth to its normal shape
and size. A crown also makes the tooth stronger and improves its
appearance. And cover and support a tooth with a large filling
when there isn't enough tooth left. Or used to attach a bridge,
protect a weak tooth from breaking, or restore one that's already
broken. A crown is also a good way to cover discolored or badly
shaped teeth and dental implants. Bridges help maintain the shape
of your face as well as improving your bite by replacing missing
teeth. Often referred to as a fixed partial denture, bridges replace
missing teeth and look great. They are usually made from gold,
alloys, porcelain or a combination of these and are bonded onto
surrounding teeth for support. Unlike a removable bridge or denture
that can be removed and cleaned, a fixed bridge can only be removed
by a dentist. An implant bridge attaches artificial teeth directly
to the jaw or under gum tissue.
Bonding: The dental bonding procedure
utilizes a composite resin and is used for a variety of structural
as well as cosmetic purposes. One can draw a parallel between
dental bonding materials and a sculptor's clay. By using dental
composite resin bonding your dentist can restore chipped or broken
teeth, fill in gaps and reshape or recolor your smile.
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