Learn more about the risks to your oral health during pregnancy.
Dry mouth, or xerostomin is the result of decreased saliva production, which affects up to 60% of older adults. Saliva lubricates the mouth helping to prevent decay and protect tooth enamel. But don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to manage this condition.
Dry mouth can be caused by a variety of reasons, including medications you may be taking, radiation or cancer treatments, smoking, immune deficiency, systemic diseases (such as Diabetes, Parkinsonís, Sjogren syndrome) or salivary gland aplasia.
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Your Child's First Appointment
The American Dental Association recommends children have their first appointment with their dentist shortly after the first baby tooth starts to grow in. We attend to infants, toddlers, children of every age, adolescents, and patients throughout their adulthood. We enjoy teaching our children proper daily dental care so they will have their natural teeth throughout their lives.
Lifetime Family Dentistry
Elena Bielawski, DDS, FICOI, FMIII
66 Maple Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 605-2075
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Learn more about dental care for people with special needs.
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, with 75% of adults over 35 showing problem signs.What is often referred to as the silent mouth disease, initial symptoms can easily go unnoticed.Bacteria lives in plaque, which hardens over time and can cause gum irritations such as gingivitis.
Left untreated, bacterial infections affect the gums, ligaments and bone supporting the teeth, and can enter the blood stream and may be related to other diseases such as Heart Disease and Diabetes.
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Bone Grafts to Reduce Bone Loss
There are situations where a tooth simply can't be saved and needs to be extracted. As a restoration, a dental implant is the best solution. But there may be insufficient strong bone in the jaw to hold an implant post. After an extraction, bone loss starts immediately, which may make an implant impossible at a future time.
We take measures to preserve the strong bone after a tooth has been extracted. We fill the site with a bone graft that will significantly reduce any loss of bone. Should you decide to have an implant some time after the extraction, this procedure can maintain sufficient bone density for the implant.
Lifetime Family Dentistry
Elena Bielawski, DDS, FICOI, FMIII
66 Maple Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 605-2075
LifetimeFamilyDentistryCT.com
Learn more about Bad Breath, which is also known as Halitosis.
Professional Whitening Makes the Difference
We offer the same power whitening method that you may have observed in magazine ads and TV commercials. If you have been impressed with what you've seen, you will be even more amazed when you see your own dazzlingly white smile. Restore your smile to brilliance! In just one short visit, you can have beautiful white teeth that will make you want to smile more often.
We can also make custom whitening trays for a procedure you complete at home. We provide the trays, supplies, and instructions and when you use it nightly, you will begin to see the treatment change the shade of your teeth. You can expect the desired results within 1- 14 days. It is an easy and safe process that works!
Lifetime Family Dentistry
Elena Bielawski, DDS, FICOI, FMIII
66 Maple Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 605-2075
LifetimeFamilyDentistryCT.com
If the thought of seeing your dentist gives you chills every six months, an anesthetic may be the solution. Sedation dentistry uses a combination of techniques, ranging from nitrous oxide or "laughing gas" to general anesthesia, to relax a patient during surgeries or otherwise uncomfortable appointments. For even the most severe dental phobias, there is no longer a reason to avoid the dentist altogether.
Settings that Practice Anti-Anxiety
The dental office has long been the most common setting for routine dental procedures that use sedation and anti-anxiety techniques. These techniques can be used for any type of dental procedure depending on the needs of the patient. Ultimately, your fears and phobias can be managed so that you can receive the dental care you require no matter where the treatment takes place.
Are You a Candidate for Sedation?
Your overall health, as well as physical and mental conditions you may be battling at the time, are important to be able to safely undergo certain types of sedation ñ especially in the dental office. Certain of these conditions may require clearance from a physician: cardiac disease, hypertension, diabetes and respiratory diseases should all be addressed prior to a given type of sedation. Your dentist will take a thorough medical history and physical assessment before proceeding, and if need be, recommend a product like Colgate® Total® Advanced Deep Clean to get home care on the right track. He or she may also ask you to receive medical clearance from your physician.
To read the entire article written by James Burke Fine DMD, please visit Colgate.com
Dry mouth, or xerostomin is the result of decreased saliva production, which affects up to 60% of older adults. Saliva lubricates the mouth helping to prevent decay and protect tooth enamel. But don’t worry; there are plenty of ways to manage this condition.
The American Dental Association recommends children have their first appointment with their dentist shortly after the first baby tooth starts to grow in. We attend to infants, toddlers, children of every age, adolescents, and patients throughout their adulthood. We enjoy teaching our children proper daily dental care so they will have their natural teeth throughout their lives.
Periodontal disease is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults, with 75% of adults over 35 showing problem signs.What is often referred to as the silent mouth disease, initial symptoms can easily go unnoticed.Bacteria lives in plaque, which hardens over time and can cause gum irritations such as gingivitis.
There are situations where a tooth simply can't be saved and needs to be extracted. As a restoration, a dental implant is the best solution. But there may be insufficient strong bone in the jaw to hold an implant post. After an extraction, bone loss starts immediately, which may make an implant impossible at a future time. 
We offer the same power whitening method that you may have observed in magazine ads and TV commercials. If you have been impressed with what you've seen, you will be even more amazed when you see your own dazzlingly white smile. Restore your smile to brilliance! In just one short visit, you can have beautiful white teeth that will make you want to smile more often.
If the thought of seeing your dentist gives you chills every six months, an anesthetic may be the solution. Sedation dentistry uses a combination of techniques, ranging from nitrous oxide or "laughing gas" to general anesthesia, to relax a patient during surgeries or otherwise uncomfortable appointments. For even the most severe dental phobias, there is no longer a reason to avoid the dentist altogether.