We Are the Best Dentist for Keeping Your Family in Lifelong Oral Health

As the best dentist in town for treating families, we are focused on keeping our patients in excellent oral health regardless of how old they are.  It is essential that you and your children have your teeth cleaned once or twice a year so that we can remove plaque and bacteria that can lead to cavities and gum disease.  Regardless of how old you are, this step is consistent and important. However, we know that the stage of life you are in does influence the oral health risks that you have and some of the conditions that you are susceptible to.

For example –

Adults are more prone to enamel erosion.  There is a limited amount of enamel on your teeth and age, eating foods that are highly acidic, a lack of oral health care and brushing too aggressively, can increase the risk of erosion.  As enamel wears away, the dentin is exposed, and teeth become sensitive.  In order to protect the teeth, we can perform a bonding procedure or place dental crowns around them. This addresses the sensitivity problem and makes it possible to eat without feeling discomfort.

As people age, they also are more likely to suffer from gum disease.  As plaque builds up underneath the gum tissue, the gums can become irritated, start to swell, bleed, and eventually recede.  The pockets created by the receding gum tissue can pose a risk since bacteria can gather here and begin to attack the exposed tooth structure and roots.  This is what often leads to loose teeth and eventual tooth loss.  As the best dentist in town, we can watch for signs of gum disease and treat it before it reaches this point.

While children are not at as high of a risk for gum disease, they can suffer from it.  Typically, however, children are more likely to suffer from cavities.  They are so prevalent in children that cavities are the number one infectious disease in children, according to the CDC.  This is perhaps due to a diet that tends to be high in sugar and starch in combination with the fact that most children do not enjoy brushing or flossing their teeth.  We recommend that you bring your child to our dental office twice a year for a thorough teeth cleaning so that we can remove plaque and prevent cavities.  During this appointment, we can also give them a fluoride treatment and use sealant if necessary for preventing food particles and plaque from becoming stuck on the chewing surfaces of their teeth.  Understanding the risks that come with childhood allows us to help your child to remain in excellent oral health now and as they age.

As the best dentist in town, we also understand that tooth loss is something that can impact our patients, regardless of how old they are.  While young, teeth are typically lost due to an accident.  As you age, this is often due to gum disease.  Understanding the differences between the health struggles that various age groups face, allows us to make treatment recommendations that can prevent issues from arising. For more information, call and schedule an appointment with our caring family dentist office.

We Are Here if You Need an Emergency Dentist This Summer

An emergency dentist and the summer - what could those two things possibly have in common? Much more than you might think. Summer is a time of fun, family, and frolicking in the great weather. All over the country people are planning their vacations, packing, and finding their way to their favorite holiday spots. 88% of the country will go on vacation this summer. For those that are still home, there is a ton of activities happening that do not happen during the other seasons. Pool parties, barbecues, and outdoor sporting activities for the whole family.

Why would anyone need an emergency dentist in this scenario? Accidents mostly.  Summer is a time when we see a large uptick in the number of people who come in to see us. In fact, 1 in every 6 people enjoying the perfect vacation weather will have an accident that requires them to see an emergency dentist.

If you think about all of the potentials for damaging your teeth that are exacerbated during summer, it makes sense. Pools have slippery edges that people walk around on while tracking water to other locations. This increases the risk for slip and fall accidents. All the barbecuing can lead to biting down on a bone too hard, or even misadventures with a volleyball can lead you to an emergency dentist visit. The good news is that we are here, and your accident does not have to spell the end of a good season.

For us, as an emergency dentist, the first rule, and pretty much the only rule we have for you is to be able to contact us immediately in the event of an emergency. If you do not know who your emergency dentist is you will spend precious minutes looking for a solution. Even if you have a dentist, and this provider does not work nights and weekends, you will need a different doctor. When dealing with a dental emergency, the key word is 'emergency'. If you knock out a tooth, for example, you have a limited time in which to bring the tooth into our office so that we can reattach it. To help keep the tooth alive you can do one of two things. First, you can place the tooth back in the socket and hold it there with some pressure. This is the best option, and if you can do this within the first 5 minutes of the tooth coming out, you have a good chances of saving the tooth. If you are too uncomfortable to replace the tooth in the socket, you can place it into a container with cold milk. Since milk has the same osmotic pressure as what the tooth is used to, it helps to preserve the tooth for longer.

Ultimately you need to remember that immediate medical attention is the best way to save your tooth. In many cases, we can reattach the tooth, make sure that you do not get an infection and give you the proper care you need so that you can go back to your summer fun.