Holistic Dental Health
Dental care with the full body health in mind
Smile Generators P.C. is equipped to handle all of your dental needs.
Get a Comprehensive Dental Hygiene Program
According to recent studies, good oral hygiene is essential not only for your dental health but it is also important to your overall health and well-being. Locally owned Smile Generators P.C.’s comprehensive dental hygiene program is designed to preserve your teeth and the supporting structures by preventing the onset, progress and recurrence of dental disease.
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Helping You Maintain Your Optimal Oral Health
Helping You Maintain Your Optimal Oral Health
To maintain your optimal oral health, we recommend periodic professional dental cleanings. Removing plaque and debris from teeth, especially from places where a toothbrush can’t reach, such as underneath the gum line and in-between teeth, is extremely important.
It is also important to keep in mind that in conjunction with periodic dental professional cleanings, a good dental home care regimen is necessary. As part of the preventive program at this office, your current home care practices will be reviewed.
Following that, we will make recommendations as to what areas require improvements and instruct you in the proper methods of brushing and flossing. Additional preventive services may be indicated for individual patients. An integral part of our preventive program for pediatric patients includes the application of dental sealants.
The following are helpful recommendations:
- Brush your teeth twice a day in a circular motion with a soft bristled toothbrush aimed at the gum
- Floss every night in an up and down motion while keeping the floss in a U-shape and against the tooth surface
- Avoid smoking
- Avoid sticky sugary foods
- Eat a balanced diet
- Sealants placed on young permanent teeth
Checking Disease of the Oral Cavity
Restoring Tooth Decay
Over the last several decades, dental researchers have made tremendous progress in defining and learning to thwart the decay process. This work has involved the three-pronged strategy of discovery, innovation and prevention. It has produced one of the major public health success stories of the 20th century.
Restoring Periodontal teeth
There are many different varieties of periodontal disease and many ways in which these variations manifest themselves. All require immediate treatment by a periodontist to halt the progression and save the gum tissue and bone.
Here are some of the most common types of periodontal disease along with the treatments typically performed to correct them:
- Gingivitis — Gingivitis is the mildest and most common form of periodontitis. It’s caused by the toxins in plaque and leads to periodontal disease. People at increased risk of developing gingivitis include pregnant women, women taking birth control pills, people with uncontrolled diabetes, steroid users and people who control seizures and blood pressure using medication.
- Chronic Periodontal Disease — Chronic periodontal disease is the most common form of the disease occurring more frequently in people over 45. Chronic periodontal disease is characterized by inflammation below the gum line and the progressive destruction of the gingival and bone tissue. It may appear that the teeth are gradually growing in length, but in actuality the gums are gradually recessing.
- Aggressive Periodontal Disease — Aggressive periodontal disease is characterized by the rapid loss of gum attachment and the rapid loss of bone tissue. The disease is the same as chronic periodontitis but the progression is much faster. Smokers and those with a family history of this disease are at an increased risk of developing aggressive periodontitis.
- Periodontal Disease Relating to Systemic Conditions — Periodontal disease can be a symptom of a disease or condition affecting the rest of the body. Depending on the underlying condition, the disease can behave like aggressive periodontal disease, working quickly to destroy tissue. Heart disease, diabetes and respiratory disease are the most common cofactors, though there are many others.
- Necrotizing Periodontal Disease — This form of the disease rapidly worsens and is more prevalent with those who suffer from HIV, immunosuppression, malnutrition, chronic stress or choose to smoke. Tissue death (necrosis) frequently affects the periodontal ligament, gingival tissues and alveolar bone.
Replace Missing Teeth
- Removable Bridges — A removable bridge, more commonly known as a denture, is a removable replacement for missing teeth and adjacent tissues. It is made of acrylic resin, sometimes in combination with various metals. Complete dentures replace all the teeth, while a partial denture fills in the spaces created by missing teeth and prevents other teeth from changing position.
- Fixed Bridges — A fixed bridge replaces a missing tooth or teeth. It is called a fixed bridge because it is not removable. A bridge is a structure, supported by teeth on either side of a space. It spans the gap between teeth, just as a bridge spans a river. The base or framework is made of precious or non-precious metal to which tooth-colored porcelain is fused.
- Implants — Dental Implants are a great advancement in dentistry as they permanently replace missing teeth in a way that no previous dental technique was able to accomplish. Implants are anchors made out of the strongest titanium materials that are implanted into the bone and then covered with a cap or denture. They are stronger than a natural root and will never require a root canal or filling. An implant will help maintain the health and shape of the bone in the jaw area, and neighboring teeth do not need to be filed down to make room for it. It is imperative that the dentist performing the implant be experienced and skilled in all the proper techniques of implant dentistry. When done successfully, an implant will result in a comfortable and natural looking tooth, thereby providing a permanent solution to a missing tooth.
Cosmetic Dentistry
- Bonding — The dental bonding procedure utilizes a composite resin and is used for a variety of structural as well as cosmetic purposes. One can draw a parallel between dental bonding materials and a sculptor’s clay. By using dental composite resin bonding your dentist can restore chipped or broken teeth, fill in gaps and reshape or recolor your smile.
- Teeth Whitening — Whitening of the teeth is performed for patients who desire a brighter smile. Tooth whitening can be performed to reduce discoloration and staining, or simply to provide the patient with whiter, brighter teeth. Teeth whitening is used to correct discoloration of the teeth by removing the brown and yellow staining. The term “teeth whitening” can refer to a number of techniques to improve the brightness of the patient’s teeth. Among them are chemical whitening, mild acid whitening, abrasive teeth brightening and the newest technique, laser teeth whitening.
- Veneers — Porcelain veneers, sometimes called tooth veneers, can be used to correct both color and shape problems and make for a great smile makeover. Strong and very durable, veneers last from ten to fifteen years, and come in colors that will brighten dark teeth without the worry of them changing color.
- Ceramic crowns — A crown is a type of dental restoration which completely encircles remaining tooth structure or a dental implant. It is necessary to fabricate a crown when there is not enough healthy tooth structure remaining to support filling materials or when restoring dental implants. Crowns are made of porcelain fused to a metal substrate or can be completely made of ceramic materials.
Orthodontics
- Braces — The most common form of orthodontic treatment is the installation of dental braces that help straighten teeth, remove gaps and correct overbites. Braces are often used in conjunction with other orthodontic appliances such as headgear and expansion appliances to influence the growth of teeth in younger patients. Retainers are often worn to help ensure teeth remain in their new position after braces have been removed.
- Invisalign — Invisalign has changed the face of orthodontics. Instead of wires attached to your teeth, your teeth can now be straightened invisibly. They’re clear, so you can straighten your teeth without anyone knowing. They’re removable, so you can eat and drink what you want during treatment. You can also brush and floss normally to maintain good oral hygiene. Their process has been proven effective in clinical research and in orthodontic practices nationwide. However, only a certified dentist like ours can undertake this procedure.
Dental Emergencies
- Toothaches — A “toothache” is pain typically around a tooth, teeth or jaws. In most instances, toothaches are caused by a dental problem, such as a dental cavity, a cracked or fractured tooth, an exposed tooth root or gum disease. When restoration procedures such as root canal therapy, crowns, or fillings are not enough to save a tooth, it may need to be pulled, or extracted. Many people need to have their wisdom teeth extracted to avoid future serious problems. In general, the lack of the four wisdom teeth does not hamper one’s ability to properly bite down, speak or eat.
- Traumatic Dental Injuries — Injuries to the mouth can cause teeth to be pushed back into their sockets. If the tooth is pushed partially out of the socket, your dentist may re-position and stabilize your tooth. If the pulp remains healthy, then no other treatment is necessary. If an injury causes a tooth to be completely knocked out of your mouth, it is important that you seek treatment immediately!
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