- Do they provide easy and convenient appointments?
- How do they handle dental emergencies?
- Do they have different payment options and payment plans?
These questions look simple but form a critical part of your entire oral healthcare experience.
Who is a Cosmetic Dentist?
A cosmetic dentist is mainly involved with improving your smile and undertakes various cosmetic procedures to achieve this objective. Some of these procedures are teeth whitening, veneers and bridges. At Smile Concepts, an important area of focus for us is to improve your smile.
Chewing Gum is Good
Recent research studies have shown that chewing gum for approximately 30 minutes after your meal reduces tooth decay. This, in turn, controls oral cavities. Make sure you buy sugar-free chewing gum though. There are various brands that have a wide range of ingredients that specifically target oral health.
Who is an Orthodontist?
An orthodontist is concerned with the alignment of your teeth. They will make sure that your teeth are straight and meet correctly when you bite. An orthodontist uses braces and retainers in order to achieve their teeth alignment objectives for you.
Tooth Loss Facts
Tooth loss happens at all stage of life and due to various reasons. Do consider the following situations, one in a growing adolescent and the second in an elderly person.
- More than 5 percent of children have lost at least one tooth due to decay by the age of 16.
- More than 40% of people who smoke every day are toothless after they cross the age of 65.
Who is an Endodontist?
An endodontist is a dental healthcare professional who specializes in the pulp of the tooth. The pulp includes tissues, blood vessels and nerves inside your tooth and also surrounding the tooth’s root. A root canal is typically performed by an endodontist.
Do you know the Anatomy of your Tooth?
A tooth looks simple, but it needs to be cared for to prevent things from going wrong. A tooth is made up of seven main components, namely:
1. Dentin
2. Gums
3. Bone
4. Root
5. Pulp
6. Enamel
7. Crown
Out of these, only the gums and the crown are clearly visible to you. The enamel is the shiny white part of the tooth. The other parts namely dentin, bone, root and pulp can only be accessed by a dental healthcare provider.
Who is a Periodontist?
A periodontist is a dental health care provider who specializes in all aspects of gums and issues that affect the gums. They will also address any other concerns that emerge from tissues that provide support to your teeth. A periodontist is referred to by your general dentist on a need basis.