What can anxious patients can do to prepare themselves for dental treatment?
If one has had a negative dental experience in the past, especially in the distant past, be aware much has changed in the dentistry in a short time. The dentists are using more modern equipment, better materials and up to date methods to insure better comfort.
- Inform them of your fears. Don’t expect them to know your fears by mental telepathy. Most dentists try to be kind, caring and gentle, but I assure you they will try even harder if they are aware of your fears.
- Patients should never self medicate prior to dental treatment without informing their dentist. It could pose a danger if the dentist administers anesthesia or other medications.
- Think positively! Once a patient convinces themselves that treatments is necessary, and the dental problem will only worsen if gone untreated and may required more difficult procedures whish could cost more.
- The patients must remember that the dentist is their partner in achieving good oral health. Never consider your dentist an adversary, but rather a friend.
Visiting the dentist could care your finances
The people that have an extensive treatment plan are usually the ones that haven’t visited a dentist in years.
For some one that needs more difficult procedures visited their dentist for regular check ups and cleanings, could care their finances, most dental problems can be quite inexpensive if diagnosed early.
What’s a cavity and how to prevent them
A cavity develops when a tooth decays or break down. A cavity is a hole that can grow bigger and deeper over time. Cavities are also called dental caries, and if you have a cavity. Its important to be repaired.
If you don’t go to the dentist the acids can continue to make they way through the enamel, and the inside parts of your tooth can begin to decay.Though cavities can be repaired, try to avoid them by taking care of your teeth, here’s how:
- Brush your teeth with fluoride toothpaste after each time you eat or at least twice a day. Bedtime is an important time to brush.
- Brush up and down in a circular motion.
- Gently brush your gums as well to keep them healthy.
- Floss your teeth once a day fore more plaque and food that’s stuck between your teeth.
- Limit sweets and sugary drinks like a sodaSee your dentist twice a year for regular check ups. We hope you’ll heasr those two wonderful words: “No cavities!”
How to prevent gum disease
Gum disease can affect more than just our oral health. The American Dental Association states “There is evidence that bacteria in the mouth which are associated with gum disease may be linked to heart disease, artery blockages, and stroke”
The following tips can help you to prevent gum disease.
Difficulty: easy
Time required: daily routineo. Here’s how
- Brush your teeth properly twice a day. Brushing your teeth thoroughly removes plaque from the surface before it hardness into calculus.
- Use a fluoride tooth paste. Using toothpaste with fluoride helps to prevent decay.
- Floss your teeth daily. Flossing is the only way to remove plaque from in between your teeth that a toothbrush can’t reach.
- Use a mouth rinse. An antimicrobial mouth rinse can provide extra help in controlling plaque. Listerine is a good choice and has been approved by the American Dental Association.
- Visit your dentist for regular check ups. Visiting your dentist on a regular basis is the best way to make sure that your teeth and gums stay healthy.
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