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Dental Implants Can Last a Lifetime
Dental Implants Can Last a Lifetime Dental implants have been around a very long time. Anthropologists working at the pyramids have discovered crude implants in Egyptian mummies thousands of years old. But modern implant dentistry was born in Sweden about four decades ago. Since then, researchers have made great strides, resulting in a procedure with an extremely high success rate. "Implants survive very well. They're successful in the high-90-percentile range," says Dean Morton, B.D.S., M.S., associate...
Digital X-Rays Give Dentists the Big Picture
Digital X-Rays Give Dentists the Big Picture For years, an X-ray at the dentist's office went pretty much the same way. The dentist or an assistant would put a wooden or cotton block in your mouth, tell you not to move and disappear. You'd heard a quick clicking sound, and then you would wait for someone to return with tiny films that could be displayed on a lighted box or board. Those days are fading. Digital technology has spread to the dentist's office. From 10 to 30 percent of dentists have forgone ...
For a Smile That Dazzles Think Veneers
For a Smile That Dazzles Think Veneers Professional models do it. Actors and actresses do it. Even politicians do it. They're changing their smiles—and they have influenced a growing number of people to take the same step by asking dentists to give them veneers. Simply put, a veneer is a covering, something like the thin layer on a piece of furniture that gives it the look of natural wood. When it comes to your teeth, a veneer refers to a thin covering usually made of porcelain. How thin? "Porcelain ven...
Glossary of Dental Terms
Glossary of Dental Terms Dentists use a lot of terms to describe problems and procedures. They would be glad to explain any term you don't know, of course, but here are a few: Abrasion— tooth wear caused by forces other than chewing, such as improper brushing Abutment— a tooth or implant that supports an artificial device replacing teeth Amalgam— an alloy used in dental restorations Arch— upper or lower jaw Band —metal ring orthodontists cement to a tooth for strength and to anchor it Bonding —a composi...
How to Tell if Your Child Needs Braces
How to Tell if Your Child Needs Braces Q: So many children have braces. How can I tell if my child is heading toward needing braces? A: Children should have a checkup with an orthodontist no later than age 7. Your regular dentist is an excellent resource who can tell you whether your child, regardless of age, would benefit from seeing an orthodontist. Here are some things to look for, indicating that a child is likely to benefit from seeing an orthodontist: Early, late, or irregular loss of baby teeth D...
Make Your Dentist Your Partner
Make Your Dentist Your Partner Have you ever walked out of a dentist's office wishing you had asked the dentist or the staff something? Or, maybe you didn't understand something the dentist said, or something the orthodontist told you about your child's oral health. "One of the most important things you can do to ensure great oral health care is to develop a good relationship with your dentist," says Kimberly A. Harms, D.D.S., a consumer adviser for the American Dental Association (ADA) who practices in...
Oral Cancer Checkups Protect Lives
Oral Cancer Checkups Protect Lives Seeing your dentist twice a year can help you keep your teeth and gums healthy. But those regular dental checkups can also catch oral cancers early, when they are easiest to treat. Oral cancer starts on the lips or in these areas of the mouth (also called the oral cavity): Front two-thirds of the tongue Gums Lining of the cheeks Floor of the mouth Roof of the mouth toward the front (hard palate) Area behind the wisdom teeth Oropharyngeal cancer, another type of oral ca...
Pregnancy and Oral Health
Pregnancy and Oral Health Throughout pregnancy, women may worry about their waistlines and fret about food. You take prenatal vitamins, see your doctor frequently, get regular exercise, and avoid alcohol and smoking—all in the name of a healthy pregnancy and, ultimately, a healthy baby. Something you might not associate with a healthy pregnancy is dental care. But regular dental checkups and cleanings, along with frequent brushing and flossing, are important for a healthy mouth and a healthy pregnancy. ...
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth
The Best and Worst Foods for Your Teeth If you are what you eat, that's particularly true for your teeth and gums. When you drink and munch starchy or sugary foods, you're not only feeding yourself, you're feeding the plaque that can cause havoc in your mouth. Plaque is a thin, invisible film of sticky bacteria and other materials that covers all the surfaces of all your teeth. When sugars or starches in your mouth come in contact with plaque, the acids that result can attack teeth for 20 minutes or mor...
Trouble Flossing? Help Is at Hand
Trouble Flossing? Help Is at Hand Are you one of those people who don't floss because you find it awkward to maneuver the floss between your teeth? If so, a number of products can help you get the job done. "There's no debate: You must floss," says Richard H. Price, D.M.D., a consumer spokesman for the American Dental Association. "You cannot just rely on brushing your teeth." To prevent decay and gum disease, the two almost universal dental problems, you must remove plaque—the microscopic film of bacte...
What Is Periodontal Disease?
What Is Periodontal Disease? Q: I hear the words "periodontal disease" from time to time, but what does it really mean? A: Periodontal disease is an infection caused by several different types of bacteria. The severity of the periodontal disease can range from a mild inflammation (called gingivitis) to more advanced disease, in which the gums pull away from the teeth and the bone that supports and surrounds the teeth is lost. Inflammation is usually caused by the bacteria and their toxic byproducts. If ...
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