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Teeth Care at the Dentist

5/16/2016

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Teeth care
  1. Rationale - to maintain the teeth and gums in 'a healthy state'. To identify the good things patients are doing as well as problems or pathology.       
  2. Timing - in general every six (6) months for adults and children. This is to be able to see cavities, periodontal disease or other problems early, rather than progressing over a year or more.           
    • Sometimes, depending on conditions, recommend more frequently (3 or 4 times a year) Ex. - periodontal disease, dry mouth, cavity history, cancer treatments, pregnancy.
  3. What is done:
    • Blood pressure
    • Oral Cancer Screening
    • X-rays as needed
    • Examination of teeth, gums
    • Scaling, polishing teeth to remove bacteria, debris and stain. It is therapeutic and preventive.
    • Discuss oral hygiene recommendations, habits, etc. "It's not just a cleaning, scraping or polishing".

Teeth Whitening

  1. History
    • Has been done for ~ 20 years
    • Started as a brush-on teeth. Didn't work very well.
    • ~ 15 years ago developed tray method, to hold gel on teeth better. Improved results greatly.
    • In last 10 years or so, "In-office", "Laser" Whitening has evolved with the demand for quicker, better results. Gels have been much more concentrated, the light/laser "superactivates" the gel.
    • OTC bleaching - works in some cases, but less than dentist-prescribed.
  2. What is it? A concentration of peroxides that soak into teeth. Remove the color/stain from teeth.
  3. Positives/Negatives
    • "Pearly White Teeth" - sign of youth, health, attractiveness.
    • Does not damage teeth.
    • Can cause sensitivity temporarily (less now than years ago) if have receded gums, worn enamel.
    • Abuse of bleaching gives an opalescent "bluish" look.
  4. Candidates
    • Have natural, good tooth structure.
    • Best if yellow/orange color (age, tea, coffee); grayish color (flourosis, antibiotics, smoking) less predictable.
  5. How long last?
  6. Expectations

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