Don’t Ignore Missing Teeth and Discover Dental Implants
According to the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons, sixty-nine percent of all adults lose at least one permanent tooth by the time they are forty-four years old. Because these adults can often still eat, they may chose to ignore their missing tooth (or teeth). However, ignoring missing teeth can have long-term consequences to your health and appearance. Further, dental implants are by far the best option for most people to prevent the negative effects of missing teeth. Missing teeth may be due to an accident, tooth decay, gum decay, or a root canal that failed. Regardless of the reason for the loss, missing teeth cause permanent bone loss and shrinking gums. As this restructuring of the your mouth continues, it can affect the appearance of...
“Don’t Ignore a Receding Gum Line” – Advice from your Virginia Dentist
In our Leesburg, VA dental pratice, increasingly we see patients suffering from receding gum lines, which is a dental health condition not to be overlooked. Many American adults currently have some form of periodontal (gum) disease. Periodontal diseases range from simple gum inflammation to a more serious disease that is the result of major damage to the soft tissues and bone supporting teeth. Periodontal disease is a major cause of the loss of adult teeth. Plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that is constantly forming on our teeth, is the chief agent leading to periodontal disease. Gums that are red, swollen and bleed easily are caused by gingivitis that is the mildest form of periodontal disease. There is little or no pain and the patient may not know that it...
This is why some people have brighter smiles
The first thing that other people notice about a person is his or her smile. Dont’ you? A healthy white and bright smile conveys happiness, a youthful image, warmth and is a sign of good oral health. According to an American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry survey, 99.7 percent of adults believe that a smile is an important social asset. Three-quarters of adults think that an unattractive smile can hurt a person’s chance for career success in the work place. When considering options to get that brighter smile, professional teeth whitening is the perfect way to obtain a bright, healthy smile that makes a good impression with other people in many professional and social situations. Rather that retail quick fix whitening products, the teeth whitening dentists...
Virginia Endodontist Stresses Importance of Saving Patients’ Natural Teeth
During the initial consultation of one of our new patients at Greater Washington Endodontics, the patient told our endodontist that he was experiencing severe pain while eating and talking on the telephone. In addition to pain, the tooth ached when eating very hot foods, drinking ice cold drinks and eating frozen foods like ice cream. He stressed that he wanted to be able to keep us natural teeth, and wanted to learn if root canal therapy could be the solution. He expressed concern that he wouldn’t be able to keep his natural tooth because he thought his general dentist would have to pull the diseased tooth, and his dentist had referred him to our practice to see what alternative treatments could be presented. Our Virginia endodontist, Dr. Leff, looked into the...
Importance of Second Opinions When Considering Dental Implants
Dental implants are a comprehensive dental treatment option to help patients replace missing or severely damaged teeth. In addition to enhancing smile aesthetics, these structures are effective for preserving the integrity of the mouth and the alignment and stability of the remaining, natural teeth. When considering implants for your smile, it is important that you are presented with dental treatment plans that are tailored to your needs and are comprehensive in nature. This article will serve to guide patients to ask questions of their Washington DC area Prosthodontist, and to ensure they are comfortable with their individual dental implant treatment plan. Dental implants are a comprehensive dental treatment option to help patients replace missing or severely...
Advantages of Todays’ Modern Dentures & Implant Supported Dentures from your Alexandria Dentist
If you wear dentures, are considering upgrading or needing denture repair for your existing dentures or are a potential candidate for the dental treatment, learn about about the latest technological advances and advantages of today’s dentures, as they are not your grandparents’ dentures. Sets of false teeth or dentures were worn as early as 2,000 years ago. Dentures worn generations ago looked like blocks of chalk-colored teeth resting on bright pink unnatural gums. Previous dental practices for those eligible to collect social security included dental treatments that were both inexpensive and avoided surgical procedures. Removable replacement teeth, otherwise known as full or partial dentures, were held in place with messy adhesives. However,...