Dr. Frank Hackman from All Family Dental Care in Northridge, is here to help you brush up on your dental care knowledge! Get ready to learn the basics of oral hygiene and how to take better care of your teeth. If you have questions about your teeth, call us for an appointment today.
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If there are healthy teeth on both sides of the open space but one or more teeth are missing, we will recommend a bridge. Three materials can be utilized to make bridges: high-strength metal-free porcelain for the best cosmetic outcomes, solid gold for dependable long use, and porcelain fused to a gold basis for strength and beauty.
When teeth are fractured, decaying, or damaged, bridges are recommended. To prepare the damaged teeth, tooth structure is removed. The bridge is glued to the prepared teeth following manufacture. Bridges help teeth regain their original health and attractiveness. Your new bridge will improve your general health and confidence for many years to come with regular maintenance.
If there are healthy teeth on both sides of the open space but one or more teeth are missing, we will recommend a bridge. Three materials can be utilized to make bridges: high-strength metal-free porcelain for the best cosmetic outcomes, solid gold for dependable long use, and porcelain fused to a gold basis for strength and beauty.
When teeth are fractured, decaying, or damaged, bridges are recommended. To prepare the damaged teeth, tooth structure is removed. The bridge is glued to the prepared teeth following manufacture. Bridges help teeth regain their original health and attractiveness. Your new bridge will improve your general health and confidence for many years to come with regular maintenance.
Dentures can be used to replace missing teeth if you have lost part or all of your natural teeth, enhancing both your appearance and your health. A person without teeth may appear considerably older due to the sagging of facial muscles, which is prevented by dentures. Additionally, dentures allow you to speak and eat normally. Sometimes we take our natural teeth abilities for granted and don’t realize how much our teeth matter.
Use a soft-bristled brush to gently clean your palate, gums, and tongue each morning before putting your dentures in to promote tissue circulation and aid in the removal of plaque. In order for us to inspect your mouth and dentures and guarantee a secure and pleasant fit, routine dental examinations are required.
Dental fillings have been used to repair teeth for about 150 years. In teeth where decay or fracture have forced the dentist to remove the tooth structure, dental fillings are inserted. Numerous technical developments in recent years have significantly enhanced filler materials. Even though silver amalgam was the most popular option in the past, there are now a number of other excellent options available for tooth restoration, including as cementable resins and porcelains, as well as tooth-colored composite filling materials.
A dental implant is frequently the preferred method for replacing one or more teeth in your mouth. It is also among the conservative treatments for tooth replacments. The roots of your lost teeth are replaced by biocompatible posts called implants. They are biologically and physically made to adhere to the bone in your jaw, serving as the basis for a repair that looks natural.
Your new tooth or teeth will feel and look just like your original teeth, and they will be incredibly strong and stable.
A lost tooth or teeth can be replaced by implants. Where the tooth is absent, an implant post is inserted. The implant is firmly glued to a custom-made crown or bridge. The natural beauty, functionality, and health of teeth are restored via implants.
A dental onlay is used to fix a tooth that has more significant damage that extends to the biting surface or cusp of the tooth. An onlay covers the higher spots around the edges of your tooth, whereas an inlay is typically used for cavities in the grooves of your teeth. The process for receiving a dental onlay is comparable to that of an inlay. Your dentist will apply a local anesthetic to numb the affected area. After that, they will drill into your tooth to remove any decaying or damaged tooth material, clear out any cavities or damaged areas, and place a temporary dental onlay. Your dentist will next take an impression and send it to a lab, just like with an inlay. Your permanent onlay will be delivered and fitted into your tooth by your dentist approximately a week later.
A veneer is a thin shell that is placed over the front or visible portions of the tooth, as opposed to a crown, which covers the entire tooth. Veneers come in two varieties: composite veneers made of resin and ceramic veneers made in a dental laboratory. Your new veneers will significantly enhance your appearance and boost your confidence for many years to come if you take the right care of them.
When teeth are fractured, discolored, or damaged, veneers are recommended. Surface structure is removed in order to prepare the tooth. The veneer is glued to the prepared tooth after manufacture. Veneers preserve teeth’s inherent beauty and health.
Plaque is a sticky layer of bacteria that continuously builds on teeth and is the main cause of gum disease. Gums become irritable and inflamed if plaque is not eradicated by meticulous daily brushing and cleaning in between teeth. Inflamed gum tissue has the ability to separate away from the teeth and create what are referred to as pockets. The bacteria settle inside the pockets and keep causing irritation there. If treatment is not received, the condition may worsen until the tissues supporting the teeth, including the bone, are destroyed. Gingivitis is the term for the early stages of periodontal disease. It frequently causes red, swollen, and perhaps bleeding gums.
Regular cleaning and maintenance are the cornerstones of good dental care. Based on the condition of your periodontal (gums and bones), we personalize your cleanings. When it comes to trouble spots, we use prescription mouth rinses in addition to medicinal gel rinses in areas that might be a problem. Occasionally, ultrasonic scalers are employed to enhance both the comfort and efficacy of the process.
Sealants should be regularly applied as a component of a child’s comprehensive preventive oral care. In order to stop decay, dental sealants—thin plastic coatings—are put on the chewing surfaces of the molars, or rear teeth. The majority of dental decay in kids and teenagers happens on these surfaces. It is not necessary to drill or remove tooth structure in order to apply sealants. It is a simple three-step procedure that involves cleaning the tooth with a specific toothpaste, gently rubbing a special cleansing liquid on the tooth with a tiny piece of cotton, and then washing it off. Finally, the tooth is sealed with a sealant. The sealant takes about a minute to create a barrier of defense. A single sealant coating can endure for a maximum of five to ten years. Sealants need to be routinely inspected and, if necessary, reapplied.
Additional fluoride products, such as mouth rinses, professionally applied gels and varnishes, and dietary supplements (for kids whose drinking water does not contain enough fluoride), may be beneficial for children and adults at high risk of dental decay.
Endodontic treatment, more commonly known as root canal therapy, is necessary when the pulp of your tooth becomes inflamed or infected. The inflammation or infection can have a variety of causes such as deep decay, repeated dental procedures on your tooth, or a crack or chip in the tooth. With proper care, an endodontically treated tooth will function normally for years to come.
Decay can result in an infection to the pulp of the tooth. After creating a small opening, very small instruments are used to clean and shape the root canal spaces. The cleaned spaces are filled with a biocompatible material and specialized cement to ensure complete sealing of the root canals.
A radiant, white smile is adored by all. You can now get your teeth more evenly colored with a range of products and methods. Certain whitening treatments, like Zoom, can be completed in just one visit to our office. Although there are over-the-counter whitening products available, they do not whiten teeth as fast or thoroughly as those that your dentist can provide.
To find out how big of an improvement you may expect from the ZOOM in office experience, use this interactive tool.
To experience the change Zoom! can make in just one hour, simply choose your current tooth shade on the interactive demo! Zoom! securely lightens teeth by eight shades on average.
The teeth that emerge last in your mouth and are least necessary for maintaining excellent oral health are the wisdom teeth, also known as third molars. The four wisdom teeth that protrude through the gums in late adolescence or early twenties are common in most people. Insufficient room for wisdom teeth cam erupt sometimes, and cause them to remain stuck in the jawbone behind the gums.
Wisdom teeth can lead to bone-destroying cysts, crowding or other harm to neighboring teeth, and gum disease. When wisdom teeth are having problems, pain and swelling are the most prevalent signs. Whether exhibit clear symptoms or not, it’s critical to identify any current or prospective wisdom tooth issues. The best course of action is often removal of your wisdom teeth at somet point in your life. Your situation may be different, so talk to your dentist about your wisdom teeth before they become a problem.
