Treatment Information
Tips For Healthy Teeth
- Regular check-ups - should be scheduled every 6 months to maintain optimum dental health.
- X-Rays - serve many purposes and are necessary to detect decay between your teeth.
- First dental visit - for a child, should be between the ages of 2 - 4 years old, unless you suspect a problem.
- Baby teeth - guide permanent teeth into proper alignment unless they are removed prematurely. Therefore, it is important to restore them if necessary.
- Cavities grow - small problems are easier and less expensive to repair.
- Foods that contain sugar - are the leading cause of tooth decay.
- Gum disease - most adult teeth are lost to this condition rather than tooth decay.
- Bleeding gums - can be a sign of gum disease.
- Regular dental cleanings - helps prevent gum disease.
- Brush tongue daily - to help eliminate bad breath and bacteria build-up.
- Fillings - seldom fall out on their own. Usually they are weakened by surrounding decay.
- Dental problems - should be taken care of as soon as possible. Putting off treatment often times makes the tooth more difficult and more expensive to treat.
