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
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
Our
Care for Your Children
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.
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
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.
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.
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
No Metal in Our Fillings
Many 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
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
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
