The professional team at Filice Dental respond to frequently asked questions and issues regarding clinical care, emergency issues and family dental health including:
| Gingivitis literally means
inflammation of the gingiva (gums). Its' symptoms include red, puffy, shiny
gums that may bleed when you floss or brush vigorously. It the the precursor
to gum disease, which is an irreversible condition that can lead to tooth
loss. Note how the bone structure in the photo to the right is similar to
the picture of the healthy tooth in the next section. Bone loss has not
yet occurred. (Click picture* to enlarge it in this frame)
The good news is that gingivitis is reversible and the team at Filice Dental Arts works with you to identify and prevent these maladies. Healthy gums appear pink, flat and stippled--check for yourself! |
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| Probing is just one
of the diagnostic tools we use to evaluate the health of your mouth and
especially below the gum-line. During this procedure, we measure the gaps
between tooth and gum. A shallow measure indicates health, while deeper
measures can indicate gum disease. This quantitative analysis is important
for establishing a baseline, and to track patient progress. (Click picture*
to enlarge it in this frame)
A healthy smile (shown to the right) reveals firm pink gums. The gums protect the part of the tooth lacking enamel (which prevents or reduces tooth sensitivity). Bone tissue is healthy and supports the tooth properly. |
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It's never too early to begin dental care. Personal
experience has played a large role in the way we work with children in our
practice (early neglect has led to restorative and repair to the staff's own
teeth!).
Children are among one of the highest risk groups for tooth decay.
Baby teeth are necessary for chewing and proper teeth spacing related to
mouth development.
Although the first dental visit usually happens around
age three, home care should begin as soon as the first tooth appears in the
baby's mouth.
Although the exposure to radiation with today's dental x-ray units is minimal, the professionals at Filice Dental are prudent when recommending x-ray regimens. Our goal is to minimize cumulative exposure the cumulative exposure while tracking and improving dental health.
Keeping your teeth clean is about more than having a good looking smile. The latest research has found evidence that the oral bacteria responsible for gum disease may be one of the causative factors of heart disease.
Not only does a sports-guard for hockey, football,
wrestling.... protect your "pearly whites", but it helps prevent the very bad
headache we commonly know as CONCUSSION.
Two short dental visits are
required to have a sports-guard made. The first consists of taking an
impression of the teeth, and one week later it is ready to wear.
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Last Modified: Jan 3, 2002 Copyright
Information. *Select images courtesy of OralB
Dental Aids.
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