Habits that Wreck Your Teeth: Cough Drops

Just because cough drops are sold in the medicine aisle doesn't mean they’re healthy. Most are loaded with sugar. So after soothing your throat with a lozenge, be sure to brush well. Whether the sugar comes from a cough drop or a hard candy, it reacts with the sticky plaque that coats your teeth. Then bacteria in the plaque convert the sugar into an acid that eats away at tooth enamel. Hello, cavities.

Above article from: webmd.com/oral-health

Millcreek Family Dental 
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com 

Habits That Wreck Your Teeth - Tongue Piercings

Tongue piercings may be trendy, but biting down on the metal stud can crack a tooth. Lip piercings pose a similar risk. And when metal rubs against the gums, it can cause gum damage that may lead to tooth loss. The mouth is also a haven for bacteria, so piercings raise the risk of infections and sores. Bottom line, discuss the health risks with your dentist first.
 
Above article from: webmd.com/oral-health

Millcreek Family Dental 
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com 

Teeth Whitening

Brighten Your Teeth to Their Whitest in Just One Visit!
You may have seen this professional-strength whitening on TV. We use the in-office whitening methods of ZOOM! Advanced Power™ and EZ White™ Pro. They easily remove stains or dark areas and change your teeth to a brilliant white in only one visit. And amazingly, the results often last for years!

We also offer an at-home method that is both safe and effective. We make custom whitening trays in our own lab and provide you with instructions and materials to take home. Within 1 - 14 days, you won’t be able to stop smiling! 
 
Millcreek Family Dental 
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com  

One-Visit Crowns

Crowns Made While You Wait
Many people are familiar with the two-week procedure to have an impression made, a temporary inserted, and the fitting and placement of a permanent crown. If the crown doesn’t fit just right, it is returned to the lab and the procedure starts all over again with yet another trip to the dentist.

As technology progresses, so does the length and procedure of treatments. In just a single visit, you can have a perfect-fitting crown that looks great and functions like a natural tooth. With CEREC™ technology, we can create a permanent crown in just a few minutes! This is a computer-aided design that can mill and produce the crown with amazing accuracy. All the waiting and return trips to the dentist are gone. The entire length of the process is only about an hour. You no longer have to go through the time and process of an impression or temporary, and it provides the aesthetics and satisfaction of a real tooth.

The restoration begins by putting a reflective powder on the tooth. With a special camera, a picture is taken and then shown on our computer screen. From this image, we design the restoration and then CEREC creates it. The new crown is bonded to the surface of the tooth and the procedure is completed. It couldn’t be easier or have a better fit! Our patients love this quick and easy way to make and fit a long-lasting crown.

Millcreek Family Dental 
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com 

Invisalign

Orthodontics – The Clear Alternative
Dr. Baird is very pleased to offer his patients Invisalign invisible aligners. With this modern orthodontic technique you can have your teeth straightened in only 9 - 15 months! They correct all the problems traditional braces do – underbite, overbite, crossbite, overcrowding, or widely gapped teeth. With 3-D computer-imaging technology, we will fashion a complete treatment plan for you – from the current position of each tooth to your completed new look. From this imaging, your thermoplastic aligners will be custom designed and manufactured to exactly fit your teeth. With your first set of aligners, your teeth will gently start to be moved to the desired position. Every two weeks, you will receive a new set of aligners that will move them a little more toward the final positioning. You spend very little time in the dental chair, as you only need to come into our office approximately every four to eight weeks. Treatment time varies according to your individual needs and goals.

Advantages of the Invisalign System
Here are some reasons you would want to choose the Invisalign system: 

• Since they are nearly invisible, no one will notice you are wearing braces, unless they look very closely at your teeth. This gives you confidence and keeps you smiling while you are in treatment.  
• They are one piece and very comfortable to wear. There are no wires to be adjusted, no irritating metal or headgear, and require much less time in the dental chair to create and check your progress. 
• They are easy to take care of and can be taken out for eating and brushing. Since they are removable, you can eat and drink what you want during the duration of your treatment plan. And taking care of your teeth is the same as before treatment, as there are no braces to clean around.

Millcreek Family Dental 
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com  

Habits That Wreck Your Teeth - Playing Sports With No Mouth Guard

Whether you play football, hockey, or any other contact sport, don't get in the game without a mouth guard. This is a piece of molded plastic that protects the upper row of teeth. Without it, your teeth could get chipped or even knocked out when the action gets rough. Self-fitting mouth guards may be purchased at a store, or you can have one custom made by your dentist.
 
Above article from: webmd.com/oral-health

Millcreek Family Dental 
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com 

Habits That Wreck Your Teeth - Chewing on Ice

It’s natural and sugar free, so you might think ice is harmless. But munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth. And if your mindless chomping irritates the soft tissue inside a tooth, regular toothaches may follow. Hot foods and cold foods may trigger quick, sharp jabs of pain or a lingering toothache. Next time you get the urge for ice, chew some sugarless gum instead.

Above article from: webmd.com/oral-health

Millcreek Family Dental 
Dr. Anthony J. Baird, DDS
1455 South 500 West, Suite D
Bountiful, UT 84010
Phone: (801) 292-4009
Website: www.DrBaird.com