General Dentistry is a holistic and preventive approach to maintaining oral health. A diet rich in vitamins and minerals nourishes a healthy oral condition. Consistent home care and regular visits to your dental health care professionals will prolong the damaging effects of decay and disease. Your teeth will last a lifetime with the proper care.
Tooth Healthy Diet
Your dental professionals focus on the outer enamel protective shell covering the inner tooth at its strongest when tooth-fortifying foods are a part of your regular diet.
Want to know what to eat to keep your teeth and gums strong? The best advice is to eat whole foods with lots of lean protein and fresh vegetables. Dairy, including cheese, is rich in tooth and bone-fortifying calcium. Avoid most processed foods, especially those that are high in simple sugars.
Fact: People with 25 or more teeth tend to eat more nutritious foods.
We need healthy teeth and gums to eat nutritious foods, And we need to eat nutritious foods for healthy teeth.
Our diet as children influences how our teeth develop. And with all adult teeth in place, what we eat plays a role in maintaining dental health.
The state of our teeth and gums can signal systemic problems, including cardiovascular disease, celiac disease, diabetes, sinus infection, rheumatoid arthritis, irritable bowel disease, gastroesophageal reflux, alcoholism, and more.
If eyes are a window to the soul, then teeth and gums are a window to the body. Have a look. What do you see?
Professional Dental Cleaning And Education
Professional oral hygiene treatments are a significant factor in prolonging the onset of decay and disease in your oral condition. A skilled hygienist with special tools gently removes stubborn bacterial plaque and tartar that accumulate on the surfaces of your teeth.
When plaque and tartar remain on teeth, the result is decay. Tartar build-up at and below the gumline results in gum disease. Your hygienist will screen for evidence of gum disease that presents as pockets of gum tissue pulling away from the tooth's surface.
Flossing and polishing teeth ensure all particles are removed and leaves the teeth smooth and clean. A fluoride rinse completes the process to help build up and strengthen tooth enamel.
Your hygienist will discuss your home dental care routines and make suggestions to help with specific issues you might be experiencing. Education is a large part of the hygienist's role. Keeping you well informed about diet and oral health care at home.
Clinical Examination
Your dentist completes a comprehensive clinical examination involves the following:
- Consultation
- Visual examination
- Screening for oral cancer
- Screening for breathing disorders, Sleep Apnea
- Screening for malocclusion (poor Bite) TMJ and Bruxism
- X-rays and Digital Scanning
- Diagnosis
- Treatment Plan
During the consultation, your dentist will discuss your general health status and any updated information you have provided. Your dental concerns will be addressed at this time, and you will have the necessary x-rays or scans taken. Following x-rays or digital scans, you will speak with the dentist about any diagnosis and treatment options and formulate a plan based on your decisions.
Bomimetic Dentistry
What Is Biomimetic Dentistry?
Adhesive dentistry has been in use and studied since 1949. Biomimetic dentistry is a tooth-saving treatment based on advanced adhesive techniques. Advanced adhesive methods prevent shrinkage and gaps that form on traditional restorations causing premature failure.
A sound understanding of advanced adhesive methods separates biomimetic dentistry from the traditional approach.
Biomimetic dentistry is a conservative approach to dental care, resulting in long-lasting health. Only damage and decay are removed from the tooth, and your final restoration is bonded to the healthy natural tooth structure. There is no removal of healthy tooth structures or replacement with artificial materials. The result is a conservative procedure with a solid and final restoration. This type of restoration is often referred to as an inlay or onlay.
When you choose biomimetic treatments, you choose fantastic benefits:
- Conserve your natural tooth structure
- Dental work that responds to daily use, like a natural tooth
- Teeth sealed from infection, avoiding intrusive treatments
- Restore teeth that may otherwise require extraction
- Minimize filling shrinkage and stress
- Eliminate the need for costly restorations in the future
Choosing The Most Advanced Science And Research In Dentistry
Rarely is it necessary to file away so much of your tooth's natural structure and replace it with a crown. And while you may love the idea of a shiny new crown, it pales in comparison to your natural tooth repaired with a biomimetic treatment.
Holistic dentistry continues to grow, embracing new science and technologies. Choosing minimally invasive biomimetic restorations will address any underlying conditions contributing to generally poor oral health. These permanent solutions will stand the test of time well into your retirement.
We offer a broad range of services to solve even the most complex dental issues. Everyone deserves a second chance at a perfect smile.
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