Cosmetic Dentistry Guide

We used to think of the mouth as an isolated body system that had little or no effect on other body systems. Today, thanks to ongoing research, we know that what happens in the mouth affects the entire body, and dental health is critical to overall health. Your oral health has a much greater effect on your overall health than you might think. Oral health plays a vital role in your life. Good oral hygiene and periodic dental visits can prevent most of the dental problems and improve the quality of life. When oral care is neglected, problems like tooth decay and gum infection spring-up and can make life miserable. For instance, gum diseases can be linked to pregnancy problems, heart disease and many other health issues. When a person does not get the necessary treatment in the right time, such dental problems turn worst leading to loss of natural teeth and gum tissues. Research has shown that proper dental care can have a positive impact on the effecti...

The common “dental hygiene” or hygienist appointment gets no respect! Many patients view their preventive dental cleaning as “just a cleaning or a polish”, but healthy gums are critical to long term oral health. Gums that bleed during brushing or flossing are inflamed, a condition known as gingivitis. Dental Hygienists and therapist are the best, and most under-appreciated, secret in dentistry: Their job is to ensure you never need to see your dentist for anything more than a friendly check-up. If a dentist focuses on diagnosis and treatment of a dental disease, the hygienist and the therapist focus on prevention. Good home oral hygiene habits combined with regular preventive dental care is your best defence against gingivitis and periodontal disease. Your dentist and dental hygienist work together to recommend a preventive periodontal care program that is right for you. A vast majority of teeth are lost due to the effects of gum disease and research has shown that ear...

Periodontal or gum disease is one of the most common and potentially devastating oral disease. There are several types of periodontal disease. All are started by a bacterial infection that destroys the gums, bone, and ligaments supporting the teeth.  Periodontal disease progresses silently, often without pain or overt symptoms that would alert you to its presence. It may develop slowly or progress quite rapidly. The main cause of gum disease is plaque, but other factors affect the health of your gums Inadequate Oral Hygiene Periodontal disease occurs when bacteria begin infecting the gums and surrounding tissues. missing daily brushing and flossing allows the bacteria to form a sticky network of plaque. Eventually, bacteria can create an infection in the gums and underlying bone structure, causing periodontal disease. Poor nutrition can also be a risk factor for gum disease. Smoking and Tobacco Use  Not only are tobacco products hazard...

Good nutrition and diet promotes oral health that acts as a channel to encourage overall health and development. This is because mouth is the beginning of the gastrointestinal tract and has the ability to chew and swallow, potentially, providing essential nutrients to the body for good health. Nutritional problems can manifests when there is inadequate dietary intake of a nutrient, which can affect our entire body including our dental health. Recent studies have shown that healthier immune system can mean healthier pink gums. Obviously we all need regular dental checkups. Daily flossing and brushing are a must, but even if proper dental hygiene  regime is already in place, unhealthy inflamed gums (gingivitis) and tooth decay may be caused by an inadequate diet. Below are several Vitamins and minerals that have a great significance in keeping our mouth healthy:

Periodontal or gum disease has been called the Silent Disease because initially there are no symptoms. If your gums are red, sometimes bleed when you brush, feel tender, or look swollen ... these are symptoms of periodontal disease. If your mouth tastes unpleasant ... that’s another symptom. If your gums have receded ...you may have had gum disease for some time. Receding gums, and bone and tooth loss, are unattractive alternatives to healthy gums. But there’s more at stake! Gum disease has been linked to cardiovascular and other systemic diseases. Studies have found oral bacteria from gum infections in arterial plaque, and have also shown that therapy for Periodontal disease lessens inflammation throughout the body. Poor oral health has been identified as a stronger predictor of heart disease than other risk factors such as low levels of good cholesterol, high levels of a clotting agent, and high levels of certain fats in the bloodstream. Long-term and short-term stud...