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This may be your first visit to the dentist or just your first visit in a while.
Either way, you may not know what to expect and you may even be a little nervous.
So sit back, relax and let us explain to you what we'll be doing during this visit.
The first thing we will check during the exam is your face and neck.
Checking visually we will look for any abnormalities such as lumps, bumps or swelling.
Checking inside your mouth is next on the agenda.
During this part of the check up we will be looking for any abnormalities in the soft tissue,
such as discolorations or ulcers on your lips, gums, tongue, palate, and cheeks.
We will also perform an oral cancer screening and will check your bite and your jaw joint for any problems.
Next we will check your gums and jaw bone, as they are the foundation for your teeth.
We will check them for any signs of gingivitis, gum disease, and bone disease.
Checking your teeth comes next.
We will be checking them for any cavities or other problems.
Finally, we'll be sure to look specifically at any areas where you may have symptoms or concerns.
In most cases a clinical exam by itself is not sufficient to completely diagnose all potential problems with your mouth.
In fact the majority of problems with your teeth and the jaw bone are not visible to the naked eye.
That's why x-rays play a key role in allowing a better,
and more accurate look at what is really going on inside your mouth and below your teeth and gums.
A good example of this would be the use of x-rays to better diagnose the destructive periodontal disease.
By using x-rays your dentist can check for any bone loss and determine the severity of the gum disease.
Based on the diagnosis from the x-ray,
your dentist can then determine the proper cleaning or treatment you may require.
In addition to revealing any problems that were not visible during the clinical exam
these initial x-rays will also provide your dentist with a benchmark
with which to compare against during your future visits.
If you have any additional questions please consult your dentist.
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Welcome to your dentist.
If this is your first visit, you probably have a lot of questions.
You may even feel a little nervous.
But don't worry your dentist will take good care of you and your teeth.
So sit back, relax and let us explain what we'll be doing during this visit.
During the first part of your check up we will look at your face and neck.
Your dentist will check for anything that looks out of the ordinary like a bump or swelling.
Next we will check your bite, jaws, lips, cheeks, tongue, and gums.
We will also check to see if sealants will be helpful to you.
Sealants are protection for your teeth that we'll talk more about later.
After checking your bite, your dentist will check inside your mouth.
We start by gently checking your teeth for cavities or other problems.
You've probably heard of x-ray vision.
Well, dental x-rays work kind of the same way.
X-rays are used by your dentist to see things inside your mouth that your eyes alone can't.
Your dentist may use x-rays to view your baby and permanent teeth to watch their growth,
or to check for cavities that are harder to see.
Your dentist may also use x-rays to check your gums and jaw bone.
Not everyone needs x-rays, so your dentist will decide whether they are necessary and how many should be taken.
The “American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry” recommends a dental check up at least twice a year for most children,
so be sure to see your dentist regularly.
Your dentist will advise you how often you should return for a check-up.
If you have any additional questions, please consult your dentist.
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No treatment will be effective unless you follow it up with routine and proper home care.
This means you should brush and floss regularly after every meal and at a minimum twice a day.
The key is not only to do it regularly but also to do it right.
Here's how.
To properly floss you should wind the floss around both of your index fingers
and push it between each of your teeth in your mouth.
Make sure to freely move the floss upwards, downwards and even sideways
to remove any food particles or plaque that may be lodged between your teeth or under the gums.
Many people these days use an electric toothbrush such as a Sonicare.
Whether you use an electric or still prefer a manual brush you should hold the brush at a 45-degree angle to your teeth.
Gently but thoroughly rotate the bristles across your teeth and under your gums with a backward and forward motion.
Be sure to also get the top surfaces of your teeth where you bite or chew on food.
Your tongue can also be cleaned with your toothbrush, which will help reduce bad breath.
Lastly, it is important to clean the inside surfaces of your teeth with the same rotating motion.
When brushing it’s also important to use toothpaste that contains fluoride.
Fluoride helps harden the outer layer of the tooth, called enamel,
which will prevent cavities and also reduce bacteria in the mouth.
It can also reverse the formation of smaller cavities.
Lastly, antibacterial rinses can also help reduce bacteria in the mouth.
Please check with your dentist or dental hygienist if you have any additional questions.
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When you look in the mirror, what color are your teeth?
White?
Yellow?
Brown?
You may or may not be aware that over time teeth naturally become darker and stained.
In addition to natural aging, there are some other factors like:
Cigarette smoking and certain types of foods and drinks, such as coffee and tea also darken your teeth.
Some prescription and over the counter drugs can have the same effect as well.
A bright white smile can be achieved by bleaching your teeth.
Home whitening involves wearing a custom fit mouth tray
that contains a concentrated hydrogen peroxide gel which will bleach your teeth to a brighter, whiter smile.
So how does it work?
During the first visit
your dentist will take an impression of your teeth after making sure your teeth are free of plaque and tartar.
From this impression a custom mouth tray is made specifically for your mouth.
On your second visit
your dentist will show you how to apply the gel to the tray and place it into your mouth.
The amount of time you must wear your mouth guard depends on how badly your teeth are stained,
as well as the concentration of the gel used.
It can vary from a few minutes to a few hours.
As an example, many brands are applied twice a day for 1-2 hours over a 2 week period.
Home whitening can last anywhere from a few months to a few years
and the degree of whitening changes from one person to another.
This in part depends on the original condition of your teeth, specifically how stained they were,
as well as the strength of the bleaching gel used.
Also, in large part it depends on your eating, drinking and smoking habits,
as no teeth whitening solution will result in a permanent color change of your teeth
and it won't prevent future staining.
There are some minor risks associated with home whitening.
The most common side effect is teeth sensitivity.
Teeth sensitivity is generally mild and will subside most of the time once the treatment is completed.
If you feel severe sensitivity you should wear the mouth tray for shorter periods of time
or consider stopping treatment entirely.
Brushing your teeth with a highly concentrated fluoride toothpaste or a desensitizing toothpaste,
such as 'Sensodyne' will also help to reduce the discomfort.
Your dentist can also prescribe a flouride gel
that can be used in your bleaching tray which also should help reduce the sensitivity.
Gum irritation or discoloration of the gum is another possible side effect of the home whitening procedure.
This is mainly due to over loading the mouth tray.
Simply stopping the process for a few days should help your gums feel and look normal again.
If you have any additional questions, please consult with your dentist.
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Inlays are custom fit fillings made in a laboratory.
First, the decay is cleaned from your tooth and then an impression of the tooth is made and sent to the lab.
In the interim a temporary filling is used to fill in the space and protect your tooth from fracture or further deterioration.
It’s important that you avoid chewing or applying any stress to the temporary filling, as it may be fragile.
When the lab receives the impression from your dentist they will custom make your filling for your tooth.
There are several types of materials they can use for the inlay.
The first type of inlay is porcelain or ceramic material colored to match your tooth.
In addition to being aesthetically pleasing
the other benefits of porcelain or ceramic inlays are that they are also quite stain resistant and hard.
The second type of inlay is made of tooth colored composites.
Like the porcelain inlays, composites are also very aesthetically pleasing.
Both types of inlays are bonded or glued to your teeth with a special cement or glue.
Keep in mind that you should stay away from eating on the site of the newly cemented inlay for at least 24 hours.
Following the filling procedure it is very common to experience some discomfort,
normally at the site of the anesthetic or at the tooth itself.
To alleviate the discomfort it is recommended you take over the counter pain medication
If your symptoms persist then you should visit your dentist.
Sometimes, due to a variety of reasons an inlay will become loose.
In this case you should contact your dentist immediately to have it re-cemented.
Please keep in mind the longevity of a filling depends in large part on your oral hygiene and diet.
So be sure to maintain your filling with proper brushing and flossing.
If you have any additional questions, please consult your dentist.
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