Monday 30 December 2013

How Enamel Protects Your Teeth



What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage?
Enamel is kind of like the shell of an egg: it protects the softer, more vulnerable part of the tooth inside.

But unlike an eggshell, the thin layer of enamel is tough. In fact, enamel is the hardest substance in the body. It can withstand decades of biting, chewing and crunching -- with some luck and good dental care.
 
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

Monday 23 December 2013

Grinding Teeth



What Causes Tooth Enamel Damage?
Another cause of tooth enamel damage is bruxism -- or teeth-grinding. Over time, the constant clenching and friction can wear down or fracture the enamel. In this slide, teeth grinding has ground down the upper and lower front teeth.

Bruxism is often worst when you sleep -- that's when you can't control it. Reducing stress may help. Some people wear a special mouth guard to bed.
 
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

Wednesday 4 December 2013

Children's Dentistry

 Our Care for Your Children
Children's Dentistry Bountiful UT Each team member in our office will ensure your children will be at ease to enjoy their visit. With the latest advances in dentistry, we deliver each treatment with care and compassion. This includes teaching your children proper care of their teeth and gums, so they will keep their natural teeth for a lifetime. As we watch them grow and change, they'll enjoy their visits to maintain good health and keep a happy, healthy smile.

No More Dental Fears – No Kidding!
We want to ensure that future generations of children will not have fear of dental visits. Our happy parents have told us we are achieving those goals! No matter if you have an active three-year-old or a scared eight-year-old, we can help to relieve their fears and make them feel happy to come to our office.

Kids Dental Care Bountiful UT
Choosing Your Child’s Dentist for Good
Dental Health

Children’s teeth are more susceptible to cavities during formative years for many reasons. That is why it is important to instill good dental and nutrition habits at a young age before permanent teeth are damaged from decay.

As children do not always brush well by themselves, it is important that parents maintain and observe their daily dental care. This helps to create good dental habits for years to come.

Kids tend to eat throughout the day, which prolongs the exposure of their teeth to the acids in the food. This makes them more prone to the development of cavities. If a tooth is already not as clean as it needs to be, more contact with food and drink will increase the rate of decay. A child who is taught good dental and dietary habits early in life, plus applications of a fluoride varnish to mineralize teeth, can greatly reduce the chance of having cavities develop.


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

Gum Health


Gum Disease Treatment Bountiful UTGum Disease is the Primary Reason for
Tooth Loss

Most people seem to think that the main reason for tooth loss is decay. But it is periodontal disease (infected gums). Often times, it is not treated until it has reached advanced stages, as signs may not be present. Symptoms that do occur may be bleeding gums while brushing or flossing and loose teeth. If previously you have been told you need gum surgery, let us assess the state of your gums, as it is possible we can reverse the infection through nonsurgical methods.

Heart Disease - Gum Disease Treatment
Other Serious Health Problems May Result from
Gum Disease

It has been estimated by the American Dental Association that most Americans have periodontal disease at some level. Dentists regard this problem as a health epidemic. From the findings of recent medical research, it has been proven there is a link between gum disease and stroke, diabetes, and heart disease. The American Academy of Periodontology confirms that gum infections add to the development of serious health afflictions with the heart, diabetes, stroke, or respiratory ailments. The bacteria from the gums travels throughout the body in the bloodstream, affecting and/or worsening life-threatening diseases.

Health Gums - Prevent Tooth Loss
Good News in Gum Disease Treatment
If gum disease is treated before it reaches an advanced stage, there are nonsurgical treatments that will stop its continuation and allow the gum tissue to heal. Together with improved hygiene efforts by the patient, nonsurgical methods will destroy the bacteria and help in preventing its re-occurrence. It is important to seek treatment at the first signs of this problem, as once the infection is in advanced stages, the treatment will be surgery. Most dental insurance provides coverage for both nonsurgical and surgical procedures.

The Importance of Replacing a Missing Tooth
Most people think that missing a tooth has no effect on your overall health or appearance. But even if only one tooth is missing, it can cause other teeth to shift. This often has an effect on your ability to obtain nutrients from your food, as your chewing is not as it should be. Often, people will start to eat softer foods that are not too nutritious and result in weight gain. Maybe that one missing tooth may not bother you in how you look, but it can eventually create a sunken look to your face and you will look older than your age. Speech may become slurred and affect your job performance.

We have a solution to alleviate all these problems – dental implants for one or more missing teeth. They look so natural you will not even know they are not your own teeth.


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 

White Dental Fillings

No Metal in Our Fillings
White Dental Fillings Dentist Bountiful UTMany of our patients are familiar with the silver-mercury amalgam fillings that have been used for years in dental practices. Although there are many dental offices that still use them for restoration, we do not. We use composite resin fillings that look natural, can be matched to the shade of your tooth, and have absolutely no metals. They actually add strength to a tooth and can last for years.

Amalgam fillings did not enhance a smile, as they were a very dark plug in a light-colored tooth. People did not like the way they looked and that they were so noticeable when they spoke or smiled. They also had shortcomings as they did not bond well to a tooth and eventually, decay would set in. The composite restorations we use bond very tightly to a tooth to eliminate the chance of decay in the future and give a natural, pleasing look to your smile.



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

Monday 2 December 2013

Habits That Wreck Your Teeth: Opening Stuff With Your Teeth

Opening bottle caps or plastic packaging with your teeth may be convenient, but this is one habit that makes dentists cringe. Using your teeth as tools can cause them to crack or chip. Instead, keep scissors and bottle openers handy. Bottom line, your teeth should only be used for eating.

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 

Sunday 1 December 2013

Habits That Wreck Your Teeth: Bedtime Bottles


It’s never too early to protect teeth. Giving a baby a bedtime bottle of juice, milk, or formula, can put new teeth on a path to decay. The baby may become used to falling asleep with the bottle in his or her mouth, bathing the teeth in sugars overnight. It's best to keep bottles out of the crib.

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