Cary Dental Rejuvenation Blog

Do you feel an electric stinging sensation when you eat ice cream or drink iced tea; bite down on a chocolate bar or gulp some hot soup? There are the chances that you have “Dentin Hypersensitivity or Sensitive Teeth.” When you have sensitive teeth, actions such as; flossing, eating, drinking, brushing etc. cause sharp pain in your teeth. Various reasons ranging from trauma to dental disease can cause sensitive teeth. People falling in the age group of 20 to 50 are more prone to this condition.

Fighting Against the Bad Breath

Bad breath is embarrassing for you and as well for the people around you. It adversely affects your social and interpersonal relations. In case of certain people, regularly brushing, flossing and rinsing mouth can eliminate plaque; while for others, a visit to the dentist for professional cleansing of the struck on plaque is essential.

How does a VELscope work?

VELscope is a contemporary technological progression in dentistry. It not only helps to prevent tooth decay or loss but also helps to save lives by recognizing pre-cancerous lesions at an early stage.

Dental Cavities also referred to as “dental caries” are the pore or holes in the teeth resulting due to the damage caused to the” tooth enamel” and layer underneath it known as “dentin.” It is one of the most common reasons leading to the tooth loss.

Working and Risks factors of Dental Implants:

Dental implant is a surgical process which is performed either to substitute tooth roots with screw like metal columns or to replace defective or missing teeth with the false ones which seem and work like the natural ones. Implants present a firm footing for both the stable as well as the detachable teeth.

Basic Reasons and Benefits of Regular Dental Check Ups:

Several individuals are advised to visit dentists regularly but the general reasons behind this are never made clear to them. Since most of the people are either nervous or scared to visit a dentist, making them understand its benefits and necessity may motivate such people to go for consultation.

Treatment of Periodontal Maintenance:

Periodontal Maintenance is the method used to neat and retain the teeth and gums after the analysis and treatment of periodontal disease. Periodontal Maintenance or supportive periodontal therapy is vital to maintain your oral hygiene.  This treatment is beneficial for both the sufferers and non-sufferers of periodontal ailments and also to patients with tooth problems.

Information about Root Planing and Scaling:

Root planing and scaling is one of the best methods used to cure gum disease before it takes the shape of serious ailment. Root planing and scaling is used to clear between the gums and teeth below the roots. Your dentist may make use of local anesthetic to make your gums and roots of teeth insensitive.

Benefits and Types of Dental Bridges:

Dental bridges hook up the gap made by one or more lost teeth. A bridge comprises of two uppermost points of the teeth located on the either side of gap the two stabilized teeth are called abutment teeth and false tooth/teeth in the middle. These false teeth are called pontics and can be created from silver, gold, porcelain or by combining all these materials.  These dental bridges are strengthened by natural teeth.

Procedure for Dental Veneers:

Dental Veneers are wafer-thin, custom-made porcelain shells of tooth-colored porcelain designed and placed over a tooth, to enhance your overall look. Veneers are bonded to the front of the tooth modifying their color, shape and size.