Don’t replace fillings just because they’re old
When you have a cavity, the dentist removes it and puts in a filling. These fillings can last for many years, but some people get silver fillings removed because they don’t like the color. However, the process of removing a filling can weaken the tooth. Additionally, insurance may not cover the removal.
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Use toothpaste with fluoride for infants and children
For children younger than 3 years, you should begin brushing a child’s teeth with fluoride toothpaste in an amount no larger than a grain of rice. For children 3 to 6 years of age, use a pea-sized amount of fluoride toothpaste.
Consider sealants to prevent decay or treat beginning cavities on the back teeth
Dental sealants act as a barrier to prevent cavities. They are a plastic material applied by a dentist to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth where decay occurs most often.
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Let's just say, it might be time to get your pearly whites checked.
It's time for Americans to get over their fear of the dentist. According to new data published from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics, more than 25% of U.S. adults aged 20 to 64 have untreated tooth decay. Additionally, 1 in 5 adults aged 65 and older may have it as well.
And if that's not motivation enough to take a seat in the dental chair, 91% have one tooth (or more) that has been treated for tooth decay or needs to be.
To read the entire article written by Samantha Toscano, please visit GoodHouseKeeping.com
Josh McCormick, DDS
4455 Cowell Road
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-3043
MyEastBayDentist.com
Natural-Looking Crowns Made While You Wait
Forget waiting weeks for the installation of a new permanent crown. Dr. McCormick can eliminate the need for multiple office visits by fabricating the permanent crown in a single visit. This new technology is called CEREC™, a computer-aided design and milling device. CEREC allows us to create a permanent crown in mere minutes. Now, there's no more waiting for a lab and no return trips to the dentist. Patients love it!
The CEREC system allows us to repair a damaged tooth in one single visit. We no longer need to create goopy impressions or generate temporaries, and CEREC also enables us to satisfy patients seeking a long-lasting, aesthetic alternative to silver or plastic fillings.
To start the restoration, we use a special camera to take an accurate image of the tooth. The picture is then displayed on our computer screen, enabling us to design the restoration. Then CEREC takes over and automatically produces the restoration. Finally, we bond the new restoration to the surface of the old tooth.
All this makes going to the dentist much simpler and quicker, and who really wants to spend more time in a dental chair?
Josh McCormick, DDS
4455 Cowell Road
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 685-3043
MyEastBayDentist.com
