Bleeding or sore gums can be a sign of gingivitis, an early and reversible stage of gum disease, or simply the result of brushing too hard or starting a new flossing routine. If your gums bleed regularly, or enough to worry you, make an appointment with your dentist or physician, it could be a sign that something else is wrong.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
AuraSmile Dental
24834 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Tel: (440) 925-5255
Healthy
Teeth Help You Live Longer
Did you know that your dental health could affect your
overall general health? Having a beautiful, healthy smile
isn’t just about looking good. The U.S. Surgeon General,
David Satcher, MD, Ph.D., reports that neglecting oral
health can promote deadly diseases such as kidney and heart
disease, oral cancer, diabetes, and/or respiratory ailments.
Since your oral health mirrors your general health, you can
take steps to prevent future problems. Proper nutrition,
fluoride, and optimum oral hygiene will help keep your teeth
and gums healthier for life. Regular checkups and tooth
cleanings also prevent problems. Even with the best of care
some dental problems can still occur. Old crowns and amalgam
fillings may need a redo – they don’t last forever.
Accidents or dental trauma can cause missing or broken teeth
that also may need to be restored.
AuraSmile Dental
24834 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Tel: (440) 925-5255
If your teeth hurt when you drink hot or cold beverages, you may have sensitive teeth. This can be the result of tooth decay, fractured teeth, worn fillings, gum disease, worn tooth enamel or an exposed tooth root due to gum recession. Treatment will depend on the source of sensitivity. If you’re concerned about the sensitivity of your teeth see your dentist for diagnosis and treatment options.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
AuraSmile Dental
24834 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Tel: (440) 925-5255
Your
Time is Valuable
We know how busy your daily schedule can be, so we want to
assure you that our services use the latest dental
technologies that save you time and effort. Each patient
receives completely individual care from a team that will
put you at ease during every visit.
- Amenities for an Enjoyable Visit – We have blankets,
hot towels, pillows, neck or back support, bottled
water, and nitrous oxide (laughing gas) to let you relax
in comfort. Please feel free to request any of these.
- Sedation Dentistry – We offer sedation dentistry for
those who have anxiety about dental treatments. This
also is the perfect option for those who need to have
extensive work done in one visit.
-
Treatment for the Whole Family – Bring the whole
family because kids of all ages love us! We will provide
the unique care each patient needs no matter what age.
- Same-Day Emergency Care – When you are facing a
dental emergency, you need urgent care to relieve the
problem. We want you to know we can see you the same day
to help the discomfort.
- Convenient Hours – We do our best to accommodate
your schedule with early morning and evening
appointments.
- Convenient Location – We are conveniently located on
Lorain Road and just a short drive from Interstate 480.
- Our Range of Financial Options – We offer many
affordable ways to pay for your treatments. If you have
insurance, we’ll file for you to ensure you receive
maximum benefits. For your part of the payment, we
accept major credit cards and have a no-interest,
monthly payment plan.
AuraSmile Dental
24834 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Tel: (440) 925-5255
Types of mouth sores include canker sores, cold sores, leukoplakia and candidiasis. They vary in their severity and causes. Mouth sores could be the symptom of a disease or disorder; infection from bacteria, viruses or fungus or result from irritation caused by braces, dentures or the sharp edge of a broken tooth or filling. Your dentist should examine any mouth sore that lasts a week or longer.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
AuraSmile Dental
24834 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Tel: (440) 925-5255
Society
and Science Changes Role for Dentists
There was a time not so long ago when people thought of
their medical doctors as health providers, and their
dentists as, well, dentists. Doctors diagnosed your
illnesses, attended to your general health, delivered your
babies, and dealt with traumatic emergencies. Dentists used
to fix your teeth when they hurt, removed them if they
really hurt, and gave you lectures about brushing and
flossing until you couldn’t stand it any longer.
Dentists today, however, are now acknowledged to be the
primary oral health care provider, and your oral health is
recognized as a major cornerstone of your general health. In
addition, the state of your oral health often provides the
first indications of major health problems.
Scientists now understand how bacteria in the mouth can
enter the bloodstream and migrate throughout the body. Once
there, it can increase arterial plaque, which restricts
blood flow and increases your risk of heart attack and
stroke. Research suggests that dental pathology is a
stronger predictor for heart disease than other standard
markers such as high levels of fibrinogen (a clotting
factor), or low levels of good cholesterol, or high
triglycerides. In fact, people with periodontal disease are
almost twice as likely to suffer from coronary artery
disease that can lead to heart attacks and stroke as those
with
healthy gums.
We believe that preventive dental care is the fundamental
basis of oral health care. By taking care of dental health,
people take a critical step toward overall health and
quality of life.
Conservative
Non-Surgical Gum Treatment
Gum disease, or periodontitis, is a serious health problem,
affecting over 50 million North Americans. Called the
“silent epidemic,” periodontal disease treatment has
typically required surgery to resolve. Today, however, gum
disease can be controlled without surgical intervention
using a combined approach. Periodontal disease must first be
diagnosed with a comprehensive set of digital X-rays and
complete probing of the gum pockets surrounding each tooth.
Then control of the harmful bacteria that cause gum disease
can be accomplished with a variety of measures including
scaling of teeth below the gumline or injecting a
time-released antibiotic into problem gum pockets.
Specialized oral rinses designed to target the bacteria,
combined with aggressive home care brushing and flossing,
supplement the non-surgical treatment. Finally, regular
cleanings and evaluations two to three times per year are
required to maintain the cleaned condition. The vast
majority of gum disease cases can be treated effectively
without invasive surgery of the bone and gums to keep the
oral condition and body healthy.
AuraSmile Dental
24834 Lorain Road
North Olmsted, OH 44070
Tel: (440) 925-5255
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