There are several tools on the market to aid in the quest for exceptional dental hygiene, here are some dental hygiene tips that you should follow; Chew Xylitol gum or mints after meals and before going to bed. Be sure the gum or mints are 100% Xylitol. A total of 10 -12 mints or gum [...]
Cerec 3D Cad Cam
CEREC by Sirona Dental Systems is the world’s only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC at your dentist’s side, you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer! For you, the patient, this means fewer injections, [...]
Invisalign
Your Invisalign treatment will consist of a series of aligners that you switch out about every two weeks. Each aligner is individually manufactured with exact calculations to gradually shift your teeth into place. And since your Invisalign system is custom-made for your teeth and your teeth only, with a plan devised by you and your [...]
Mouth Guards
As North Shore Dentists, Dr. Plotka are focused on prevention and being proactive. One of the areas of concern is injury prevention. The National Youth Sports Safety Foundation estimates that children and adolescents lose more than 5 million teeth per year. It is recommended that individuals who participate in athletics or who are recreationally active [...]
Tooth Sensitivity
According to the Academy of General Dentistry, roughly 45 million Americans experience tooth sensitivity, a condition characterized by a tingly feeling or a flash pinch of pain affecting all teeth, certain areas of certain teeth or all of one or more teeth. The pain associated with tooth sensitivity may occur constantly or intermittently. Intermittent tooth [...]
Smoking & Dental Care
If you are a smoker, your dental care needs are considerably more demanding than those of a non-smoker. In fact, cigarette smoking is a leading cause of tooth loss. Smoking also increases your risk for periodontal disease (gum disease), loss of bone structure, inflammation of the salivary gland, leukoplakia (precancerous condition) and development of lung, [...]
Tooth Pain & Sinuses
Under certain circumstances, a direct correlation can exist between a sinus infection and a toothache. A sinus infection might be caused by an allergic reaction, an anatomical obstruction in the nasal passage, another bodily infection (like a respiratory infection) or — and here’s where tooth pain comes in — an infected maxillary tooth. In fact, [...]
Oral Cancer
According to the American Cancer Society, more than 28,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed annually, with more than 7,000 of these cases resulting in death. Oral cancer may occur on the mouth, lips, tongue, gums, salivary glands, and throat (oropharyngeal). Possible Signs of Oral Cancer Since oral cancer often begins with an asymptomatic stage [...]
Canker Sores
Canker sores (known by dentists and medical professionals as aphthous ulcers) are one of the most common oral conditions affecting people everywhere. Up to 25 percent of the population has these small, painful, persistent sores, with recurrence rates of up to 50 percent. Canker sores appear on the tongue, soft palate, insides of the cheeks [...]
Bad Breath – Halitosis
Halitosis, otherwise known as bad breath, is a very common oral health issue. People of most any age may suffer from halitosis, including: Crowns and Bridges The elderly, young children and disabled who have difficulty maintaining dental hygiene. People who use mouth appliances, including dental braces and dentures. Smokers are more prone not halitosis and [...]
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