Cone Beam Computed Tomography Allows Dentists 3D Diagnosis

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As most dentists and dental specialists have learned in recent years, dentistry is not entirely about filling cavities. In the last five years the dental field has been experiencing a profound “Sea Change.”

Acids Are Culprit In Dental Disease

AN UNHEALTHY MOUTH or one whose teeth are improperly brushed and flossed, leads0 to a build up of plaque, a sticky biofilm that enables the bacteria, particularly Strep Mutans to reproduce. These bacteria process the food and drink we consume and secrete acid which demineralizes and decays the tooth.

One often overlooked and seldom discussed factor in your oral health is acidity in the mouth, which are a significant culprit in dental disease.

Acids In the Mouth Culprit In Dental Disease

AN UNHEALTHY MOUTH or one whose teeth are improperly brushed and flossed, leads0 to a build up of plaque, a sticky biofilm that enables the bacteria, particularly Strep Mutans to reproduce. These bacteria process the food and drink we consume and secrete acid which demineralizes and decays the tooth.

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA – Most people are aware that if you eat good food, brush and floss regularly and visit your dentist periodically, your teeth should be in good shape. You may be doing all this, but still getting cavities.

Laser Technology Makes Dentist Visit More Pleasant For All

AMONG THE NEWEST technologies in laser dentistry is a small instrument called the DIAGNOdent, which scans your teeth with harmless laser light searching for hidden decay.

DENISTRY HAS made tremendous changes benefiting the patient in unimaginable ways. New laser dental technology is now allowing dentists to treat their patients more comfortably than ever.

Tooth-Shaped Crown Restores Shape, Size

MODERN DENTAL CROWNS, when cemented into place, fully encase the entire visible portion of a tooth that lies at and above the gum line.

A DENTAL CROWN, also known as a cap, is a tooth shaped covering that is placed over a tooth that has been badly decayed or damaged.

Dental Implants Date Back to Ancient Egyptians

A DENTAL IMPLANT is an artificial tooth root replacement and is used in prosthetic dentistry to support restorations that resemble a tooth or group of teeth.  The most widely accepted and successful implant today is the osseointegrated implant, based on the discovery by Swedish Professor Per-Ingvar Brånemark that titanium can be successfully fused into bone.

A DENTAL implant is a metal device designed to replace missing teeth. The device is usually made out of titanium and is surgically placed into the jawbone where the tooth is missing.

Oral Cavity Portal for Disease

NEW GUIDLINES by the American Heart Association, based on a growing body of scientific evidence, shows the risks of taking preventive antibiotics outweigh the benefits for most patients.

THE MOUTH is a reflection of a patient’s overall health, harmful habits and nutritional status.

New Smile Makes You Appear More Intelligent

A SMILE MAKEOVER is the process of improving the appearance of the smile through one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures, such as dental veneers, composite bonding, dental implants and teeth whitening. The results can be dramatic as illustrated in these before (above) and after (below) photos.

ACCORDING TO the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, studies have proven that a beautiful smile will make you more attractive.

Low Level Laser Therapy Highly Effective

LOW LEVEL LASERS have many applications in dentistry.  They are used to treat bone infections, canker sores, gingivitis, cold sores, lip wounds, swelling, pain and Temporomandibular joint disorder as well as other dental conditions such as controlling bleeding, decreasing pain and speeding healing.

LOW LEVEL LASER Therapy is non-invasive, non-toxic, highly effective and has no known side effects.

Oral Hygiene Critical to Overall Health

Dr. Kathy Stettler

IF YOUR mouth has a chronic infection, then your entire body may be indirectly or directly affected. Your ability to eat and your overall nutrition will also be compromised.

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