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Dental Medical Recomandation

Important reminder for your health and hygiene

1. What should I do if I have bad breath?

Morning time – Saliva flow almost stops during sleep and its reduced ....cleansing ..action allows bacteria to grow, causing bad breath.

Certain foods – Garlic, onions, etc. Foods containing odor-causing compounds ....enter the blood stream; they are transferred to the lungs, where they are ..exhaled.

Poor oral hygiene habits – Food particles remaining in the mouth promote ....bacterial growth.

Periodontal (gum) disease – Colonies of bacteria and food debris residing ....under ..inflamed gums.

Dental cavities and improperly fitted dental appliances – May also ....contribute to ..bad breath.

Dehydration, hunger, and missed meals – Drinking water and chewing ....food ..increases saliva flow and washes bacteria away..

Practice good oral hygiene – Brush at least twice a day.If you wear ....dentures or ..removable bridges, clean them thoroughly and place them back ....in ..your mouth ..in the morning.

See your dentist regularly – Get a check-up and cleaning at least twice a ....year.

Stop smoking/chewing tobacco – Ask your dentist what they recommend to ....help ..break the habit.

Drink water frequently – Water will help keep your mouth moist and wash ....away ..bacteria.

Toothbrushing – Brush your teeth twice a day

Brush at a 45 degree angle to the gums, gently using a small, circular motion, ..ensuring that you always feel the bristles on the gums.

Brush the outer, inner, and biting surfaces of each tooth.

Use the tip of the brush head to clean the inside front teeth.

Brush your tongue to remove bacteria and freshen your breath.
..Electric toothbrushes are also recommended. They are easy to use and can ..remove plaque efficiently.
..Flossing – Daily flossing is the best way to clean between the teeth and under ..the gumline. Flossing not only helps clean these spaces, it disrupts plaque ..colonies from building up, preventing damage to the gums, teeth, and bone.

How often should I have a dental exam and cleaning?

You should have your teeth checked and cleaned at least twice a year, though your dentist or dental hygienist may recommend more frequent visits.
Regular dental exams and cleaning visits are essential in preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. At these visits, your teeth are cleaned and checked for cavities. Additionally, there are many other things that are checked and monitored to help detect, prevent, and maintain your dental health.

How can cosmetic dentistry help improve the appearance of my smile?

There are many cosmetic dental procedures available to improve your teeth and enhance your smile. Depending on your particular needs, cosmetic dental treatments can change your smile dramatically, from restoring a single tooth to having a full mouth make-over. Ask your dentist how you can improve the health and beauty of your smile with cosmetic dentistry.
Cosmetic Procedures:
Teeth Whitening: Bleaching lightens teeth that have been stained or discolored by age, food, drink, and smoking.
Composite (tooth-colored) Fillings: Also known as “bonding”, composite fillings are now widely used instead of amalgam (silver) fillings to repair teeth with cavities, and also to replace old defective fillings.
Porcelain Veneers: Veneers are thin custom-made, tooth-colored shells that are bonded onto the fronts of teeth to create a beautiful individual smile. They can help restore or camouflage damaged, discolored, poorly shaped, or misaligned teeth.
Porcelain Crowns (caps): A crown is a tooth-colored, custom-made covering that encases the entire tooth surface restoring it to its original shape and size. Crowns protect and strengthen teeth that cannot be restored with fillings or other types of restorations.
Dental Implants: Dental implants are artificial roots that are surgically placed into the jaw to replace one or more missing teeth. Porcelain crowns, bridges, and dentures can be made specifically to fit and attach to implants, giving a patient a strong, stable, and durable solution to removable dental appliances.
Orthodontics: Less visible and more effective brackets and wires are making straightening teeth with orthodontics much more appealing to adult patients.