Did You Know?

Parkwood Dental Care understands that seeking and receiving dental treatment can be stressful.  The best way to avoid extensive dental treatment is to see the dentist regularly.   The following facts have been provided to help guide you in your dental treatment decisions and to provide you with some basic information before your visit with us.

1. If your dentist gives you a treatment plan for dental work that you need to have done, you should focus on getting your teeth fixed as soon as possible. Even cavities continue to get bigger. If they get big enough to reach the nerve in your tooth, your only options would be to have a root canal or have the tooth extracted.
   
   
2. About 85% of people with persistent bad breath have a dental condition that is to blame. If bad breath is the cause of a dental condition, mouthwash will only mask the odor and not cure it. Don’t be embarrassed to talk to your dentist; they are there to help you. Flossing daily and brushing your teeth & tongue twice a day can greatly reduce and possibly eliminate bad breath.
   
   
3. Gum disease is one of the main causes of tooth loss in adults and has also been linked to heart disease and strokes. If diagnosed in the early stage, gingivitis can be treated and reversed. If treatment is not received, a more serious and advanced stage of gum disease, which includes bone loss, may follow. Brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and getting regular dental check-ups and cleanings are the best prevention against gum disease.
   
   
4. Going to the dentist for regular check- ups and cleanings is one of the most important factors in maintaining good oral health.  Regular check- ups can prevent cavities, root canals, gum disease, oral cancer, and other dental conditions. Don’t wait until you have a problem before you see your dentist; help prevent problems before they happen.
   
   

Questionnaire
Use this questionnaire as a guide to see if cosmetic dentistry is for you:

1. While facing directly into the mirror, just smile normally:

• Are you satisfied with the color of your teeth?
• Are your teeth more yellow or gray?
• Are any of your teeth too small or large?
• Are your teeth crooked or straight?
• Are any teeth too flat or too pointed?

2. Now, Look at your gum tissue:

• Do your gums "show" when you smile?
• Are your gums a healthy pink, or red and puffy?

3. And notice this:

• How's your breath?
• What do other people notice about your smile?
• What would you change about your smile?

If you feel there are things about your dental health that you'd like to learn about, please call or email us today. We'd be happy to help.