Preventive Dentistry

Preventive dentistry is a philosophy that takes advantage of the latest technology and techniques to help keep your teeth healthy and beautiful.  The principles of  preventive dentistry are to prevent tooth decay, detect and treat decay as early as possible, preserve the maximum amount of tooth structure, and restore your teeth comfortably with tooth-colored materials.  These same principles of early detection and treatment to preserve supporting tissue also apply to gum disease to prevent tooth loss.

As a first step, we'll talk with you about your diet, home care routine, and health history to help you lower your risk for tooth decay.  If you are at high risk, we may recommend special fluoride tooth paste, mouth rinses, sealants, or other treatments to help prevent decay.  We'll also perform a thorough examination.  And, if we suspect that the decay has already begun, we will use extremely small instruments to remove the decay in the pits and grooves or in-between areas of teeth where decay begins.  Fortunately, these methods are gentle on teeth.

If teeth are at risk of decay, we may place sealants on the biting surfaces of teeth to prevent future damage.  If teeth are already decayed, then we will remove the decay and bond in a small tooth-colored filling to protect and restore the tooth.  At Adult Dentistry of Rochester, preventive dentistry techniques allow us to detect problems early and help you keep your healthy, beautiful smile.  We invite you to visit http://www.dulski.com/ for a free comprehensive exam. We think this is the best way for you to get acquainted with our advanced, comfort-conscience,

Tags: Preventive Dentistry, Dental Sealants, Tooth-Colored Fillings, Dental Bonding, Diet and Risk of Tooth Decay

Seven Factors You Can't Ignore

Gum disease is a chronic bacterial infection that triggers an inflammatory response in your body and can lead to tooth loss.  Scientists believe that this inflammatory process my be linked to other inflammatory diseases such as heart disease, stroke, and Alzheimer's disease.  The incidence of gum disease effects over 50% of the adult population. There are seven factors that could make you vulnerable to developing gum disease:

1)  Tobacco and Alcohol.  Smoking or chewing tobacco and drinking alcohol are leading causes of gum disease and can lead to oral cancer.  Doing both could put you at 15 times greater risk that others.
2)  Genetic Susceptibility.  About 30% of the population inherits the tendency to be six times more at risk for gum disease.
3)  Hormonal Changes.  Life stages that bring natural changes in hormone levels include puberty, pregnancy, menopause, and andropause.
4)  Stress.  Stress can make it more difficult for you to fight off oral and other infections.
5)  Diabetes.  Diabetics are at higher risk for infections including gum diseases which can make it more difficult to control blood sugar.
6)  Clenching or Grinding Teeth.  Excess force on the supporting tissues of your teeth could speed their deterioration.
7)  Avoiding Dental Visits.  Regular exams and confirmation of proper home care techniques can help you prevent gum disease.  At Adult Dentistry of Rochester, we can identify gum disease before you can and help you to halt its progression.  It's critical to your health, and the health of your family, to have the condition of  your teeth and gums checked now.  Please visit us at http://www.dulski.com/ for your free exam and consultation.

Tags: Gum Disease, TMD, Preventive Dentistry, Periodontal Disease