2018 - Cobblestone Dental Care

Restore Your Smile with Natural-Looking Inlays and Onlays

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Remember the days of dark grey metal fillings that could be seen by everyone when you laughed or yawned? At one time, these unsightly fillings were the only solution to tooth decay in your back teeth.

Dental inlays and onlays are today’s solution. Made from tooth-coloured porcelain or composite resin, they blend seamlessly with your natural teeth. They are custom-fitted and bonded to your teeth and require just two dental visits.

Inlays and onlays have a variety of uses: repairing decay, restoring cracked teeth when the damage is not too severe, and replacing old metal fillings. Inlays treat decay within the cusps (bumps) of your molars, while onlays are used for decay that affects one or more cusps.

There are many benefits to inlays and onlays. They require less reduction of your real tooth than a standard filling or crown, so your tooth maintains its structural integrity. The bonding process helps prevent bacteria from getting inside your tooth and causing more damage. Because they repair decayed teeth, inlays and onlays can also help you avoid more invasive and expensive treatments in future.

If you are concerned about an old filling or cavities in your molars, ask us about inlays and onlays. They might be the exact solution you are looking for. At Cobblestone Dental Care we love to see you smile. Give us a call to schedule your dental appointment.

Treating Dry Mouth Syndrome

27 Nov 2018 vitminda8443in: Dental CareLeave a reply

We have all had times when our mouth seemed so dry that it was difficult to speak or swallow. It may have been following a period of intense physical activity or at a time when you were simply unable to get have a drink to relieve your thirst. For many people, this dry mouth feeling is a chronic condition that negatively affects their quality of life and potentially their long-term health.

Dry Mouth Syndrome, which is known by the term xerostomia, can be caused by certain medications, radiation therapy, chemotherapy or from more day to day issues like stress, depression or nutritional deficiencies. Sufferers of this condition can have difficulty in speaking, swallowing, chewing and even tasting their foods. In addition, a lack of saliva can lead to increased rates of tooth decay and oral infections.

Fortunately, most cases of dry mouth are treatable by your dentist or physician. In cases that the condition is caused by medications, your doctor may be able to adjust dosages to relieve the problem. In other cases, certain medications can be prescribed if your salivary glands are not producing enough saliva.

There are also lots of things that you can do in your every day life to relieve the symptoms of dry mouth. Drinking plenty of water, avoiding caffeinated and sugared beverages is a great first step. You should also avoid the use of tobacco and alcohol as well as spicy or salty foods. Be sure to brush and floss at least twice each day to minimize the risk of tooth decay and chew sugar free gum or suck on sugar free candies to stimulate the flow of saliva in your mouth.

Saliva limits the growth of oral bacteria and washes away food debris and plaque. In fact, saliva is an important component in your body’s ability to fight tooth decay. As a result it is vital to ensure that dry mouth problems are diagnosed and treated promptly. Please free to call our office if you have any questions about Dry Mouth Syndrome. We will be happy to answer your questions or to schedule a consultation appointment in our office.

Restore Your Dental Health with Crown & Bridge

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Eating is one of life’s great pleasures. Sharing a delicious meal with friends or family brings enjoyment, smiles and laughter. If lost or damaged teeth are causing you to miss out on great foods and good times, our dental professionals can help.

When you lose teeth, you may lose confidence in your smile. Over time your teeth will begin to shift, leading to jaw pain, increased chance of gum disease and difficulty eating or speaking. Crown and bridge restorations offer an ideal solution for missing teeth. Using the latest in dental technologies, these restorations can be fitted easily and designed to match the exact shade of your teeth.

Crowns, usually made of porcelain, are fitted over existing teeth to improve their appearance. A dental bridge, like the name implies, covers the span or gap left by missing teeth. In a crown & bridge restoration, the pontic, or replacement tooth, is held in place by two porcelain crowns that are fitted over the natural teeth on either side of the gap.

A wide selection of materials and constructions ensures your crown & bridge restores the function of your teeth while blending seamlessly with your natural teeth.

Don’t let missing teeth stop you from enjoying a good meal and a good laugh. Crown & bridge restorations might be the right solution for you. Talk to us today to learn more.

How About Some Brushing Basics

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It may sound odd but a person can damage their gums and teeth by using a toothbrush. In fact, one of the most common problems that we see among our adult patients is actually caused by tooth brushing. We certainly do not want to discourage our patients from brushing and flossing their teeth, but it is important to understand the dos and don’ts of proper brushing.

The first step to proper brushing comes in selecting the right tool. You should pick a toothbrush with a size and shape that comfortably fits your mouth and one that has very soft bristles. While you may think that a firm bristle will clean your teeth better, the truth is that a firm toothbrush is no more effective than a soft toothbrush, and the firm toothbrush can actually cause damage to your teeth and gums over a long period of time.

When it is time to brush, place your toothbrush against the gum line and gently vibrate it back and forth across the surface of the teeth. Then place the brush back where you began and make at least five gentle sweeps of the brush along the surface of the tooth, starting at the gum line and finishing at the biting surface. Repeat this procedure until you have brushed the inside and outside surface of every tooth. To finish, use the toothbrush to gently scrub the biting surfaces of all of your teeth. When done properly this procedure should take two to three minutes.

Some common bad habits that you should try to avoid include applying too much pressure on the toothbrush or scrubbing the toothbrush back and forth across several teeth in a lateral fashion. Using too much pressure can cause toothbrush abrasion of the teeth and gums. Over time this can actually damage the surface of the teeth and cause the gums to recede, leaving you with that long in the tooth look.

When used properly, toothbrushes and dental floss can be great allies in the fight against oral heath problems. If you have any questions, please ask your dentist or hygienist or call our office for more information about proper brushing and flossing techniques.