Mom’s gum disease linked to infant’s death…

“Pregnant women with untreated gum disease may have more at stake than just their teeth…”  see article

Could Dentistry Impact Your Hypertension?

There have been stories circulating on the NUCCA (National Upper Cervical Chiropractic Associations) chiropractor experience with cervical spinal alignment corrections and the effects seen with blood pressure.

YOU CAN NOT AFFORD NOT TO SEE YOUR DENTIST?

When was your last visit to your dentist?  Your cash flow or lack of, and that you are afraid are two of the most common reasons people are putting off going to see their dentist.  I’ll throw one more reason into the mix and that is concern about your safety after seeing some of the local news stories about Hepatitis C and unlicensed practitioners.  In this article I’d like to address these concerns to save you money and allay your fears of getting regular dental care.

What causes bad breath?

Halitosis, or ‘bad breath’ is a common, but embarrassing condition that often has a dental cause.

How can I tell if I have bad breath?

Unfortunately, those around us are often aware of our bad breath before we are since it is difficult to smell your own breath.  If it is not too uncomfortable, you could ask a close friend or family member for their opinion.  To test your own breath, try licking the back of your wrist and scraping the back of your tongue with a spoon.  Let the saliva on your wrist and the spoon dry for a few seconds, and then smell them.  Smelling the spoon and the back of your wrist will give you a good idea what your breath smells like to everyone else.

What causes bad breath?

There are a variety of dental and non-dental causes for bad breath.  Everyone suffers from transient or temporary bad breath at some point in their life, due to factors like smelly foods, hunger, dry mouth and poor dental hygiene.  Chronic bad breath is often a dental hygiene issue, but it could be a sign of a serious dental problem or non-dental medical condition.  The biggest dental cause of bad breath is bacteria on the tongue or trapped between the teeth and gums.

What can I do about my bad breath?

Many cases of bad breath can be relieved by proper flossing and brushing, at least twice a day, especially after meals.  Cleaning your tongue with a brush or tongue scraper will also help alleviate the odor in many cases.  Make sure to drink plenty of water, as dry mouth is often a cause of bad breath.  There are many over-the-counter products available, from toothpastes to antibacterial mouthwashes.  

What can Dr. Miyasaki do about my bad breath? 

Dr. Miyasaki will start by giving you a thorough examination to see if there are signs of tooth decay or gum disease that are contributing to the bad breath.  A thorough cleaning of your teeth and gums, combined with proper brushing and flossing may reduce or eliminate the problem.  He may recommend the use of special mouthwashes designed to control the bacteria that cause bad breath.  A dental examination is also important to rule out more serious causes of bad breath.

Avoiding Pain

Do you remember being told ‘Make sure to brush and floss daily’.  Taking care of your teeth may help prevent painful toothaches.

An abscessed tooth has an infection and it’s better to take care of it soon before IT takes care of you.  The infection may be removed by extracting the tooth or performing root canal treatment.  Root canal treatment is a dental procedure designed to remove infection from the softer center of a tooth and save the rest of the tooth.

Why would someone need root canal treatment?

SMILE!

COMPUTER ASSISTED DENTISTRY is HERE!             

                                                                 

Snap-On Smile

  

 

 

 

 

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Snap-On Smile is a comfortable, removable dental appliance that requires NO shots, NO drilling, NO adhesives.  Its patented design is flexible, incredibly strong and snaps right over your natural teeth.

You can even eat while wearing the Snap-On Smile appliance.

If you are looking for a non-invasive, affordable approach to restorative and cosmetic dentistry Snap-On Smile is an excellent choice.

Patients using Snap-On Smile report an immediate boost to confidence and self esteem because they feel better, look better and function better.  Most are impressed with the natural look and feel of Snap-On Smile and are grateful for the brief time investment – about two weeks – to achieve such life changing results.

The process is quick and painless.  Dr. Miyasaki will take photos and impressions of your teeth.  You choose from different smile shapes and shades for your Snap-On Smile.  In about two weeks, the exclusive lab at Snap-On Smile will create and send us your new appliance for final insertion.  Snap it in and wear it home.

Snap-On Smile is a far less invasive, less painful, less time consuming and less expensive alternative to cosmetic dentistry or orthodontia and the results can be just as dramatic.

Change your smile….change your life!