Benefit and Description: Children can get tooth decay at a very early age. "Baby bottle tooth decay" occurs when the child sleeps with a bottle in its mouth and the liquid pools around the new teeth. Space maintainers are needed in children that lose a primary tooth before the permanent is ready to break through. Space maintainers can prevent extensive orthodontic treatment later.
Our first line of defense is a complete dental examination including a thorough written and oral dental-medical history. Your general physical condition, history of medications, and past hospitalizations are noted and regularly updated. This information is invaluable.
Fluoride is not harmful to the patient's health. Regular use of fluoride in children makes tooth enamel harder and more resistant to the substances that cause tooth decay. Fluoride has also been proven to prevent tooth decay and root diseases in older adults. Fluoride is added to most public water supplies in safe amounts.
There are several types of radiographs used in Dr. Jones' office. Bitewing radiograph shows the crowns of the targeted upper and lower teeth on one film. This type is used to identify cavities and changes in bone caused by gum disease. Periapical radiograph shows many types of disorders for the targeted teeth including roots, crowns, impacted teeth, abscesses, cysts, etc. Panoramic radiograph is used to identify teeth that have not yet broken through the surface, impacted teeth, cysts, roots and other jaw conditions. All teeth are included in this large film.
Periodontal disease is bacterial infection that attacks the gums, ligaments, and bone. It is called either Gingivitis or Periodontitis, depending on the severity. The presence of periodontal disease has been linked to heart disease and increased potential for stroke.
Treatment: The first step in treatment is a thorough cleaning and, possibly, scaling to remove plaque and tartar below the gum line. Planing of the root may also be needed. To control the growth of bacteria, Dr. Jones may recommend antibiotics or mouth rinses. In serious situations, additional treatment will be discussed with the patient. Laser therapy may be used to help reduce the pocket depth.
Our first line of defense is a complete dental examination including a thorough written and oral dental-medical history. Your general physical condition, history of medications, and past hospitalizations are noted and regularly updated. This information is invaluable.
Fluoride is not harmful to the patient's health. Regular use of fluoride in children makes tooth enamel harder and more resistant to the substances that cause tooth decay. Fluoride has also been proven to prevent tooth decay and root diseases in older adults. Fluoride is added to most public water supplies in safe amounts.
There are several types of radiographs used in Dr. Jones' office. Bitewing radiograph shows the crowns of the targeted upper and lower teeth on one film. This type is used to identify cavities and changes in bone caused by gum disease. Periapical radiograph shows many types of disorders for the targeted teeth including roots, crowns, impacted teeth, abscesses, cysts, etc. Panoramic radiograph is used to identify teeth that have not yet broken through the surface, impacted teeth, cysts, roots and other jaw conditions. All teeth are included in this large film.