Don’t replace fillings just because they’re old
When you have a cavity, the dentist removes it and puts in a filling. These fillings can last for many years, but some people get silver fillings removed because they don’t like the color. However, the process of removing a filling can weaken the tooth. Additionally, insurance may not cover the removal.
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Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
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Root Canals are Manageable and Will Save a Tooth
It is now known that extraction of a tooth should be performed only if absolutely necessary. Keeping a tooth intact will prevent other oral health problems later on. Dr. Bielawski is experienced in the latest procedures that make root canals easier for patients. During this treatment, rotary tools provide precise preparation to remove the pulp interior of the tooth. It is repacked with a special type of filling material. If necessary, a crown is placed over the tooth to give added strength for chewing. Your tooth will be saved and you will not need to be referred to another practice for the procedure.
A Great Smile Is Easily Achieved
Having a beautiful smile affects how you feel about yourself. If you have an attractive smile, you feel good about your appearance. We offer the latest treatment in both preventative and aesthetic dentistry. Treatment is less time-consuming and has options to suit every budget – so what are you waiting for? Come in and let us tell you about the many ways we can make your smile the best – crowns, bonding, and whitening are a few of the options to make your smile a gorgeous one!
Lifetime Family Dentistry
Elena Bielawski, DDS, FICOI, FMIII
66 Maple Avenue
Collinsville, CT 06019
(860) 605-2075
LifetimeFamilyDentistryCT.com
Let's just say, it might be time to get your pearly whites checked.
It's time for Americans to get over their fear of the dentist. According to new data published from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, more than 25% of U.S. adults aged 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay. Additionally, 1 in 5 adults aged 65 and older may have it as well.
And if that's not motivation enough to take a seat in the dental chair, 91% have one tooth (or more) that has been treated for tooth decay or needs to be.
To read the entire article written by Samantha Toscano, please visit GoodHouseKeeping.com
