Out With the Old

 

If you want to remove old metal fillings, it’s not a problem. Don’t be surprise by a little staining, but no one will be able to tell after some tooth colored replacements.

Reasons Why You Must Always Floss

 

Flossing is one of the most effective means of maintaining oral hygiene. Unfortunately, it is usually the first thing people skip. However, brushing your teeth is much more successful when augmented with regular flossing. There are plenty of excuses for not flossing, but making it a priority can be beneficial in the long run.

1. Remove Plaque From Tight Spaces

Brushing your teeth is important, but those bristles can’t get into the tight spaces as effectively as flossing. After eating, you may not feel like you have food stuck in your teeth, but the point of flossing is to get rid of built up plaque.

2. Gums and Gingivitis

Your gums are made of soft tissue that covers the bone of your teeth. Hardened plaque turns into tartar, which can cause gingivitis. Initially, you will experience mild redness and swelling, but left unchecked, the issue can spread beneath the gum line and cause more serious problems.

3. No Excuses

Dentists have heard every excuse imaginable:

• Hurts to floss
• Teeth too crowded
• Not enough time
• No coordination

If it hurts to floss or you see a little blood, this is an indication that your gums are neglected and need regular flossing. New flossing options may help with coordination and crowding issues as well as on-the-go dental care.

If you want to minimize you dental bill and maximize your oral hygiene, floss once or twice a day. To learn more about a family dentist in Santa Cruz, please visit this website.

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Reasons To Consider Cosmetic Dentistry

 

Although the primary focus of cosmetic dentistry is make your teeth look better, it’s not all aesthetics. Procedures such as placing dental implants, dental bridges, and orthodontic braces are done by cosmetic dentists. If you are looking to brighten, whiten, straighten or just improve your smile overall, you should consider cosmetic dentistry.

1. Fillings

When your tooth is in need of fillings, your regular dentist uses silver amalgam fillings which, depending on the location, stand out when you smile or open your mouth. A cosmetic dentist will perform the same procedure but instead of silver amalgam, a tooth-colored filling is used.

2. Whiten & Brighten

Coffee, wine, cigarettes, and genetics all have something in common: the ability to leave your teeth stained or dully colored. Some procedures may take several applications before they make a difference, but either process will still change the shade and color of your teeth in the end. Consult your dentist about what they can do to make the color appearance of your teeth better.

3. Implants, Bridges & Bite

Dental implants, bridges, and braces have more purpose than making your teeth look better. Implants are a compound or porcelain replacement for teeth that have to be extracted. Bridges, which serve the same purpose as implants, but instead of replacing teeth, a bridge between two teeth is created to cover up a tooth that needs replacing. While the most common reason for braces is to fix crooked teeth, teeth that are severely misaligned can cause problems from eating to excess cavities- since it’s harder to reach certain areas with a toothbrush.

To learn more about a cosmetic dentist in Cary, visit this website.

Dental Tools

Whether they’re for pulling teeth, constructing teeth, or cleaning teeth dental tools can save you from the aches and pains of poor oral hygiene.