Perhaps you’ve been neglecting a good oral health routine. Or, you’ve done your best, but you’ve developed plaque and tartar buildup. A regular routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing is an important part of regular plaque removal for everyone. But if you have risk factors that have caused a buildup of plaque on your teeth and gums to harden into tartar, your dentist or dental hygienist may suggest scaling or root planing your teeth to remove the buildup. If left untreated, severe tartar buildup along and under the gum line can cause the gums to pull away from the teeth, which may increase the risk of gum disease.
Scaling and root planing are common nonsurgical techniques that may prevent the need for more serious procedures, such as periodontal surgery or a root canal.
Here’s what to expect if your dentist or dental hygienist recommends these techniques:
- You won’t feel it. You’ll receive a local anesthetic to numb the area.
- Scaling: Your dentist or dental hygienist removes plaque and tartar from the areas both above and below the gum line.
- Root Planing: Your dentist or dental hygienist uses special tools to smooth rough spots on the tooth roots. This process not only removes bacteria and helps reduce plaque buildup, but it provides a smooth surface for gums to reattach to the teeth.
After a scaling and root planing procedure, be sure to follow your dentist’s instructions and maintain an oral care routine of twice-daily tooth brushing and daily flossing. If your gums are sensitive after the procedure, try a spongy floss, such as Oral-B® Ultra Floss®, to help prevent painful flossing.
The above article is from: OralB.com
Delano Dental
Mark Madden, DDS
Timothy Roth, DDS
707 Elm Avenue East
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 237-3703
DelanoDental.com
Your Kids Will Enjoy Being in Our Care
Our doctors will make your children feel comfortable in their care for any type of treatment. With the latest techniques in children’s dentistry, we deliver dental care with thoughtfulness and compassion.
We also teach proper daily hygiene to help children maintain their natural teeth for a lifetime. We enjoy all their visits, starting at preschool age and each year thereafter.
No Fears in Our Office
We want all children of every age to grow up without the potential worry over dental treatment. As our many satisfied parents have told us, we are accomplishing this goal. Whether your child is very active or very anxious, we provide an office that is happy and relaxed so every visit is an enjoyable one.
Delano Dental
Mark Madden, DDS
Timothy Roth, DDS
707 Elm Avenue East
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 237-3703
DelanoDental.com
Real-Looking Replacements
for Missing Teeth
Dental implants are ideal replacements for missing teeth, as they
look very natural and function like your own teeth. They provide the
capability to chew every type of food and can be implanted in front
or back for as many teeth as are missing. They come up through the
gums and look as if they grew there!
Those without any teeth can also benefit, because dentures can often
be replaced with implants. They have the advantages of stability –
no more slippage and tilting! – and do not need to be removed at
night.
We handle the complete process from post implant to crown
fabrication and placement, so you will not be inconvenienced to go
to another office.
Delano Dental
Mark Madden, DDS
Timothy Roth, DDS
707 Elm Avenue East
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 237-3703
DelanoDental.com
Crowns in Just One Hour
If you have ever had a crown placed over a tooth, you know how time-consuming it can be. The first trip to the dentist for a temporary, a second trip to have the permanent crown placed, and sometimes, a third and fourth trip if the crown doesn’t fit properly.
What was once a two- or three-week waiting time has now been reduced to just one visit and less than two hours! With CEREC™ technology, we can design and mill a perfectly fitting crown so there are no return trips to complete the process. CEREC creates long-lasting, aesthetically pleasing restorations that are superior to plastic or metal fillings.
The process starts by painting a reflective powder over the damaged tooth. With a special camera, we take a very accurate picture that is displayed on our computer screen so we may design the shape and size of the inlay, onlay, or crown. Automatically, CEREC then creates the actual permanent restoration. It is ready for bonding to the tooth, and you may eat whatever you like once it is in place. What could possibly be easier than this high-tech procedure?
Delano Dental
Mark Madden, DDS
Timothy Roth, DDS
707 Elm Avenue East
Delano, MN 55328
(763) 237-3703
DelanoDental.com
