As a provider of preventative dental care in McLean, we spend much time with patients, and one thing that is clear is how much most people do not know about dentistry. Even those who are fastidious about brushing and flossing are often operating under false premises. For example, generations of kids have gone to bed with a cup of milk. Since there is calcium in milk, parents have thought that this was healthy. The problem is that milk is full of sugar, and by drinking it at bedtime, that sugar stayed on their teeth. For plenty of kids, this resulted in baby bottle tooth decay. This is only one example of how a dental myth can be bad for you. Here are a few more:
Not exactly. Diet soda does not have the high quantities of sugar found in normal soda, and that is a good thing. It does, however, contain large amounts of acid, and acid can erode your teeth. People who drink larger quantities of diet soda because they think it is healthy can actually be harming their teeth. If you drink soda of any kind, we recommend that you rinse your mouth afterward and brush your teeth with a fluoride toothpaste three times a day.
This type of diet can also be highly acidic since it contains a lot of fruit. As a provider of preventative dental care, we recommend that after you eat anything acidic, you rinse out your mouth. If you are starting a new diet, we invite you to schedule an appointment with our dental office, so we can look at the foods it includes and let you know how the diet could impact your oral health.
As a provider of preventative dental care in McLean, we focus on preventing gum disease. The best way to do so is by flossing on a daily basis. It is critical that you do so in order to remove food particles and plaque that have gathered between the teeth and around the gumline. The gums can trap plaque causing the gums to swell, irritation, bleeding and eventually gum disease when left untreated.
In our dental office, we perform root canals to treat teeth that have become infected and roots that have become damaged. It is possible to damage a root by grinding your teeth at night, being in an accident, or having too much dental work done in quick succession. This makes it important to be cautious when planning a full smile makeover, playing sports, etc. If you ever do need a root canal, we can complete it in a way that is entirely comfortable.
There are two types of patients who visit the dentist. The first is the type of person who comes in regularly, on the dot, for their biannual inspection, and then there are those patients who do not want to come into our office until they have some kind of dental emergency. While we welcome both…
We offer preventive dentistry treatments for kids in our clinic and encourage parents to schedule an appointment for them. Routine dental care is important for reducing the likelihood that a child will suffer from oral health problems. Cavities are so common among children that they are one of the main reasons that kids miss days…
Make sure the weekends remain great by preventing dental infection with the proper care.Preventative dental care occurs in our office and at home with proper dental hygiene. We can perform professional cleanings and examinations, while you keep your teeth healthy by brushing at home.Preventative Dental CareAt Oak Tree Dental in McLean, we work to customize…
For anyone who grinds his or her teeth at night, there are possible options for at-home treatment. Grinding teeth can wear down the tooth enamel and cause jaw pain. Since the teeth grinding occurs at night, it can be difficult for the individual to prevent it without extra assistance. We can determine your specific needs…
Full mouth dental implants are an option that many patients choose when they need to replace their missing teeth. Our smile is the first impression we have when meeting a new person. We all want that impression to be warm and welcoming. When our smile is somewhat imperfect, we tend to lack confidence and feel…
A lost tooth can be a challenging situation to deal with in your life. Fortunately, a partial denture for one missing tooth is an excellent option to get your smile back to full capacity. Your dentist can go over your choices for this procedure and can even set you up with a removable denture. Opting…