When chips, cracks, stains and other imperfections get in the way of your beautiful smile, or when they prevent you from flashing your grin at all, you’ve got a problem. Everyone deserves teeth they feel great about, and we want to do our best to make sure all Dublin neighbors have their best smiles in 2016! To that end, we want to bring you all the information you need as it relates to your dental health. Today, it’s porcelain veneers. Keep reading for more on this transformative cosmetic solution!
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Eliminate Dental Imperfections with Porcelain Veneers
December 23, 2015
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Finding the right Dentist in Dublin, Ohio
December 9, 2015
When it comes to choosing a dentist, the first question any patient should ask is, “What dental service, amenity, or doctor qualification matters most to me?” The answer to this question, should guide any search for a dental practitioner.
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Chipped Tooth Repair Options
December 1, 2015
It’s a warm summer day, and you’re sitting on the front porch with a cool glass of ice water. A piece of ice flows into your mouth, and you decide to enjoy the cold. After letting the ice melt in your mouth for a bit, you take a bite, and pain shoots through your mouth. You spit out the ice, and with it, a shiny piece of tooth enamel. A relaxing summer day just turned into a trip to the dentist. Everyday people chip teeth for numerous reasons including biting into hard objects like ice, using teeth as tools to open packages or crack nuts, leaving bruxism (tooth grinding and clenching) untreated, and uneven pressure caused by a misaligned bite. The good news, is that these things can typically be avoided, and Distinctive Smiles of Dublin can repair chipped teeth, when these situations do arise.
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Tips from your Children’s Dentist: The Lesser Evils of Halloween Candy
October 26, 2015
During the holidays, especially Halloween, eating healthy is a challenge for everyone, but one aspect of health that is often forgotten amidst the holiday bustle is oral health. High sugar and carbohydrate foods combine with bacteria in the mouth to form acidic, tooth decaying, gum irritating plaque. There are very few holiday favorites that don’t fall into the category sugar or complex carbohydrates. As your kids gather bags of Halloween candy, take a look at the contents of their trick-or-treating loot, and help them make good choices for their oral health this Halloween.
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Implant Retained Denture Procedure: What to Expect
September 25, 2015
If you’re planning to replace your missing teeth with implant supported dentures, congratulations. You’ve made an excellent choice in tooth replacement. Implant retained dentures are far more secure than those that merely sit on top of your gums, and that means there’s no need to worry about them slipping around or falling out at inopportune moments. And, because dental implants also replace the tooth’s root, your jawbone maintains the stimulation it needs to stay healthy — which means you’re at less risk for more tooth loss later on.
It’s best to know what’s involved with the dental implant procedure. Read on to learn what you can expect during the entire process.
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TOOTHBRUSH REPLACEMENT
January 18, 2015
Toothbrushes eventually wear out and need to be replaced. Numerous studies show that, after three months of normal wear and tear, the nylon bristles in toothbrushes are a good deal less effective at removing plaque from tooth surfaces and gums than new ones. To be effective, bristles must be able to make their way into the crevices that harbor the bacteria that are constantly forming to pose a threat to tooth enamel and gums. In addition to replacing toothbrushes, it is also important to allow them to air dry after use since wet bristles are breeding grounds for unhealthy bacteria and fungi. Be sure to replace toothbrushes after a bout with a common cold to reduce the risk of reinfection.
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ROOT CAUSE AND EFFECT
January 6, 2015
In the event that tooth decay penetrates the tooth’s crown and pierces the root chamber, the root becomes infected with all the attendant pain. At this point, the patient has the choice of having the tooth extracted or undergoing “root canal treatment.” Extraction is a quick fix that poses two drawbacks. The first is that the gap left behind must be filled. The second is that, when teeth are extracted, the supporting bone under the gum shrinks. Thus, as a general rule, it is best to keep the roots of natural teeth as long as possible. A tooth with an infected root can usually be saved with root canal treatment, after which an artificial crown can be set in place.
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ALL FOR ONE, ONE FOR ALL
December 21, 2014
When the gap left by missing teeth is bordered by healthy teeth, a “partial denture” provides an affordable solution. This type of prosthetic usually consists of replacement teeth attached to gum-colored plastic bases, which connect to surrounding teeth with either metal clasps or devices known as “precision attachments.” These are generally more esthetic than metal clasps and are nearly invisible. As is the case with complete dentures, partial dentures are removable. Patients receive thorough instruction on how partial dentures should be inserted and removed. They should fit easily into place and never be forced. Over time, it may be necessary to adjust the fit of partial dentures, which can be accomplished during a regular office visit.
The importance of an attractive smile should not be underestimated. Everyone deserves to look beautiful. Your personal satisfaction with your oral health and appearance is important. At DISTINCTIVE SMILES OF DUBLIN, we are a highly qualified and experienced team of professionals – and we’re here to help you make the most of your smile. Please call 614.792.1800 to schedule an appointment. We’re located at 5142 Blazer Parkway, Dublin, where we are proud of our staff – a staff dedicated to helping you look and feel better. Creating Healthy Beautiful Smiles.
P.S. It is important to clean dentures daily since they are susceptible to becoming coated with plaque, which poses a threat to gums and remaining natural teeth.
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REBUILDING TOOTH ENAMEL
November 23, 2014
If you experience tooth sensitivity and/or eat a lot of sugar and simple carbohydrates, you may want to consider using tooth products that help reduce (or even reverse) early decay by virtue of a process called “remineralization.” This involves delivering extra doses of calcium and phosphate to replace minerals lost in the ongoing battle against bacteria and acids. To maintain the mineral building blocks that are essential to tooth strength, saliva containing calcium and phosphate helps replenish minerals dissolved by acidic plaque or food. This balance may be upset when more minerals are lost than gained and teeth become vulnerable to decay. While fluoride greatly helps saliva’s natural remineralization, toothpastes that deliver calcium phosphate may speed up the process.
If you have questions about tooth sensitivity, or any other dental concerns, we invite you to call 614.792.1800. At DISTINCTIVE SMILES OF DUBLIN, we provide quality, personal dental care in a comfortable, immaculate and professional environment at 5142 Blazer Parkway, Dublin. From preventive and routine care to elective cosmetic procedures, our staff will make you feel comfortable during your visit. Our emphasis is on prevention. Preventing dental disease is less costly and more rewarding than correcting problems after they occur. Let us help you bring out that natural smile. Creating Healthy Beautiful Smiles.
P.S. The remineralizing properties of new toothpastes could be of great benefit to adults suffering from dry mouth.
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