Seal Out Decay!

Teeth develop with different characteristics, one of them being the pits and fissures that form on the chewing surface of the teeth. When grooves are deep, decay gets trapped in and that can cause decay. It is also very difficult for the toothbrush to get into those grooves and clean them out. By having sealants placed, these grooves become filled and the toothbrush has an easier way to clean the tooth.

What are sealants? Sealants are a plastic material that are placed to fill up the pits and fissures in a tooth. Sealants can last a couple of years as long as they stay intact to the tooth, at regular cleanings the sealants will be examined and will be redone if necessary.

Sealants do not take long to do, its a simple procedure that usually requires no anesthetic. The grooves are cleaned out and a caries indicator dye is applied to the tooth to make sure that the tooth is clear of any present decay. the tooth is then filled with a material which then seals up the grooves of the teeth. Sealants are preventative and are placed on the majority of children and teens.

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Suzanna Aguilera DMD, Kirk Kimmerling DDS and Garrick Mcgrath are happy to welcome new patients to the office. They are cosmetic dentists and emergency dentists available for dental care by offering an emergency dentist coupon for $100.00

What Is A Dental Crown?

Crowns are placed on a tooth for many different reasons, they are used as a protective capping mechanism around an original prepped tooth. The purpose for this is to strengthen and improve the appearance of the tooth and give it back its original form. There are many materials that a crown can be made out of, porcelain or ceramic and gold alloys or non-precious alloys are just a few. Some materials are stronger than others and are more aesthetically pleasing so its best to discuss which material is best for you by discussing it with your dentist.

The process of prepping and placing a crown is a very tedious process, but that is expected when making a great crown. The existing crown or filling is removed and any present decay is cleaned out. The tooth is then prepped by the dentist, a shade and material is chosen and an impression or scan is taken and sent to the lab. The lab will then create your crown based on those things and will be delivered in a couple of weeks, and at that time you will wear a temporary crown until the final one is delivered. You will then come back to your designated office and they will remove your temporary crown, clean off any excess cement or debris and permanently cement your crown.

Now that your crown is cemented it is imperative that you take care of it properly. Brushing your teeth twice a day and flossing is very important, To prevent damaging the crown and ensuring that it lasts a long time try to avoid chewing hard foods or ice and keeping up with your regular cleanings.

Your finished crown should blend in with your natural teeth and should go unnoticed.  The bite and shape of the tooth should be comfortable and there should be no issues.

For more information on how your diet can affect your oral health, Visit our office at Verde Pointe Dental!

Suzanna Aguilera DMD, Kirk Kimmerling DDS and Garrick Mcgrath are happy to welcome new patients to the office. They are cosmetic dentists and emergency dentists available for dental care by offering an emergency dentist coupon for $100.00.

Happy Mouth, Happy Body!

Did you know that problems with your mouth can affect other parts of your body as well?
A balanced diet, proper sleep and exercise are things that you should be maintaining on a daily basis, but keeping up with the health of your mouth is very important too!

Recent research suggests that there may be a link between gum disease and other health problems. Bacteria in your mouth can be associated with many issues such as heart disease, blockages in your arteries and stroke. It is suspected that bacteria and inflammation play a role in "systemic" problems, meaning it can affect the body as a whole.

Now there are ways to prevent this issue from happening.

• Keeping up with your oral health by brushing and flossing can prevent periodontal disease. 
• Having regular professional cleanings and examinations are necessary to prevent gum disease. Regular cleanings can ensure that your mouth is on the right track and any issues that need to be taken care of can be planned for the future.
• Eating a balanced diet and limiting snacking.

For more information on how your diet can affect your oral health, Visit our office at Verde Pointe Dental.

Suzanna Aguilera DMD, Kirk Kimmerling DDS and Garrick Mcgrath are happy to welcome new patients to the office. They are cosmetic dentists and emergency dentists available for dental care by offering an emergency dentist coupon for $100.00