Dr. Dhiren Agrawal, BDS, MPA, DMD, and Dr. Ameer Zufari, DMD, along with the staff at Prime Dentistry are pleased to provide professional and caring dental services to their patients in The Villages FL and the surrounding communities. Our dental services include: adult, cosmetic, general, implant, laser, orthodontic, preventive, restorative and sedation dentistry.
Showing posts with label preventive dentistry. Show all posts
Showing posts with label preventive dentistry. Show all posts
Lately, there has been a lot of talk about flossing and if it is good or not! Kind of reminds me of coffee, some studies say is good for you and others say it isn't. Our dental office believes that flossing is beneficial to a person's general oral health. Our staff is trained to address the issues of proper flossing to our patients on an individual need basis. We promote many different tools used to effectively and safely clean between the teeth. If you are concerned with the recent news reports, please give our office a call to schedule an appointment. We will be happy to review your concerns and make sure you are properly caring for your teeth.
One important reason to visit a dentist is to have your teeth cleaned by a trained hygienist. Plaque and tartar build up on teeth over time. Plaque is soft and sticky, but conscientious brushing can often clean off most of it. But plaque can solidify into tartar, which is too difficult to remove with your typical toothbrush and floss. Tartar accumulates under the gumline as well as on the tooth surface. If not removed, you risk more serious problems with your oral health later. Recent research reveals a link between untreated gum disease and serious conditions like heart disease, stroke, and diabetes. Getting a teeth-cleaning regularly is a great thing you can do to stay healthy!
Many people believe tooth loss is due to decay. It's usually not. It's because of gum disease. It can also be completely unnoticeable up until you lose a tooth! Symptoms often include bleeding gums when brushing or flossing, and loose or shifting teeth. If you've been told you require gum surgery, you will be happy to know that it's possible to arrest gum disease with several non-surgical methods.