How Pregnancy Puts Your Mouth At Risk

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Pregnant Gary INWhether this is your first pregnancy or you have been down this road before, there is always more to learn. Many people are not aware of the link between periodontal disease, or the infection of your gum tissue, and having a child. Your body undergoes many changes throughout this process, and much of it puts your health as the mother at a higher risk than when it is just you on your own.

This is why you need to take special care of your oral health when you’re expecting. Be sure that you are making your scheduled trips to see your provider, and listen to their advice. Today, your Gary, IN dentist explains some of the ties between your pregnancy and increased periodontal disease. As well, we will give you some tips and tricks to stay healthy! (more…)

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Illness and Oral Health Care

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Health Gary INMany Americans have some form of auto-immune system condition. For instance, around 9% of our population currently has diabetes, and that number is growing. There are also ties to other areas of your health, and we are discovering more each day.

There are multiple links between your mouth and your heart health, specifically. This can lead to serious conditions like heart disease, so it is important to keep a steady conversation open with your oral health care professional. Today, your Gary, IN dentist discusses just some of the many links between your smile and your overall health. Let’s dig in! (more…)

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Refresh Your Gumline, Aid Your Health

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Gumline Gary INThe recession of the gums is a very common concern for American patients. Nearly half of all Americans over the age of 30 have some form of periodontal disease, the term for the infection of the gum tissue. This can cause this matter to pull back from the tooth, eventually exposing the structure of the root below. When the bacteria begin to form a colony inside the tooth itself, it can result in the necessity for a root canal procedure.

We would like to avoid this surgery if possible, so before it comes to that, please speak with your oral health provider about the possibility of restoring your natural gumline using a periodontal graft. Today, your Gary, IN dentist explains how by renewing this biological structure, you can solidify your oral health. Not only that, but it can prevent these invaders from reaching your bloodstream! (more…)

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Selecting An Effective Teeth Whitening Method

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A trip to your local grocery store can reveal that you have access to many products that offer to whiten teeth. What you can lack access to is the kinds of whitening agents that make significant changes to your appearance. What should you do if you want to resolve problems with more significant discoloration? Bring up your cosmetic issues with your Northwest IN dentist’s office. When you do so, you can learn about the positive impact that cosmetic dentistry can have on how you look. Teeth whitening services fight stains that are hard to remove because of how they have settled into the tooth structure. In times when discoloration is not the result of these accumulated stains, we can recommend another cosmetic procedure that will help you. (more…)

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Your Confidence After Dental Bonding

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How happy are you to show off your smile in a new environment or a new person? The more comfortable you are with the appearance of your teeth, the easier it can be to project a general sense of confidence. Unfortunately, because our teeth can receive so much attention, even small issues often draw attention from others. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we can provide answers to patients with questions of what we can do about issues with the way they look when they smile and speak. By pursuing dental bonding work, you can find that one convenient appointment is all that is needed to produce significant changes in how you look! (more…)

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Help When Your Crown Feels Less Secure

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You can be understandably worried when you stop feeling as if your dental crown can absorb bite pressure. After all, this one interruption can interfere with your bite function in ways that are hard to ignore, and it can make you worry for the overall stability and security of your restoration. The unfortunate truth is that a tooth that has been through restorative dental work will always need support. At our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we provide treatment with crowns that are durable as well as able to match your enamel. If you lose faith in a crown or filling, you can come to us to have an evaluation to see if you might require a replacement. (more…)

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Extracting A Tooth In Poor Health

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Poor dental health should be taken seriously for several reasons. One issue that you should be aware of is that as time passes, the condition of a tooth progressively worsens when it has an issue with a cavity or injury. After too much time passes, it can actually deteriorate to the point where you need to have it removed for the sake of your overall oral health. Your Northwest IN dentist’s office is here for you in a situation where this must take place. A safe, careful tooth extraction can stop further problems and remove a source of serious discomfort. To help you after this work has been performed, we can also make plans to replace the lost tooth with a secure and lifelike dental prosthetic. (more…)

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Providing Care During Your Dental Emergency

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You may not be due for another oral health exam in the next few months, but that does not mean you will have no reason to see your dentist soon. Unfortunately, problems sometimes arise that require attention as soon as possible. Without that attention, trouble with a tooth can worsen, and you can experience growing discomfort and understandable worries about your oral health while you wait for an appointment! Our Northwest IN dentist’s office, we are prepared to meet with patients on short notice and tend to their needs. We want you to take advantage of convenient care when you feel it is necessary to do so; letting a problem go untreated now can lead to more serious issues at a later date! (more…)

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How Harmful Can Bruxism Really Be?

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The tendency to grind your teeth while you sleep can make your average morning less pleasant. After all, you would have a hard time finding someone who enjoyed waking up with a sore jaw and sensitive or aching teeth—a concern for those who are affected by bruxism. Unfortunately, the longer it takes you to do something about this issue, the more likely it is to do permanent harm to your smile and oral health! Our Northwest IN dentist’s office is ready to help you take on problems with bruxism. In addition to protecting your teeth so that further issues with wear and tear do not affect you, we can recommend services to take on problems with enamel damage that can affect your smile and quality of life! (more…)

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How Will Veneers Change My Smile?

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If you want to do something to change your smile for the better, your Northwest IN dentist can help you determine the right approach. For people who have several issues that they want to address, we can look for ways to provide the right changes while minimizing the time and effort involved, which can make cosmetic dentistry feel more accessible. An option that can benefit many people is treatment with porcelain veneers. These slender restorations will cover the front surfaces of teeth to hide wear and tear, discoloration, problems with spacing, and even concerns about tooth shape and size. (more…)

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