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Your Teeth Will Thank You Later | Tyngsboro Dentist

When you are missing a tooth, there is more to it than just an unsightly gap. Eventually the remaining teeth will begin to shift, causing more issues in the future. So, it is important that we make a dental appointment when our teeth have become broken or damaged. But before you begin to cringe at the idea of yet another dental appointment, make sure you understand that the whole issue in a single appointment with CEREC®.

CEREC® is the world’s only system for the fabrication of all ceramic dental restorations in one office visit. With CEREC® you can be in and out in a single visit with a permanent, all-ceramic crown, onlay, or veneer! For the patient this means fewer injections, less drilling, and less time out of your hectic schedule for dental care.

A tooth-colored restoration means no more silver fillings or discoloring smiles. The filling is natural-looking, compatible with tissue in the mouth, anti-abrasive, and plaque-resistant. We no longer need to create temporaries or take impressions and send them to a lab. Because of this, the traditional second visit has been eliminated.

The tooth that requires a CEREC® restoration is prepared and a 3D photograph is taken of the prepared tooth. From there, we use computer-aided design CAD software to create the restoration digitally. Using a single block of porcelain that is color-matched to your current tooth shade, the digitally designed restoration is sent to a milling machine where your restoration is cut. The milling process usually takes about 15 minutes per restoration.

Once the restoration is finished being milled, it is fitted onto the prepared tooth and adjusted until the bite is accurate.

Call Tyngsboro dentist Dr. James Yankowskas for a consultation at 978-649-7773. Also, visit our website at tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Dr. Yankowskas proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro and all surrounding areas.

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Bad Breath and How to Improve It | Tyngsboro Dentist

Bad Breath and How to Improve It

We may simply think of bad breath as a social flaw, but constant bad breath may be a warning sign of something more – gum (periodontal) disease. Gum disease is caused by the buildup of plaque on teeth. If gum disease continues untreated, it can damage the gums and jawbone. But that’s just the beginning…other dental causes of bad breath include poorly fitting dental appliances, yeast infections of the mouth, and dental cavities.

Unfortunately, it isn’t just poor dental hygiene. Many other diseases and illnesses may cause bad breath. Respiratory tract infections such as pneumonia or bronchitis, chronic sinus infections, postnasal drip, diabetes, chronic acid reflux, and liver or kidney problems. How do you prevent it? Follow these quick tips:

Practice good oral hygiene. Brush twice a day to remove food debris and plaque that may be causing the issue. Swap out your toothbrushes every 2 to 3 months or after an illness and use floss to get anything caught in between your teeth. If you have dentures, remove them every night and clean them to ensure you have a fresh, clean mouth each morning.

See your dentist regularly — at least twice a year. An oral exam and professional teeth cleaning and will be able to detect and treat any problems that may be the cause of bad mouth odor.

Stop smoking and chewing tobacco-based products. Ask your dentist for tips on kicking the habit.

Drink lots of water. Saliva production is necessary to keep bacteria out of your mouth.

Keep a track of the foods you eat. If you think they may be causing bad breath, make a list of the medications you take.

Call Tyngsboro dentist Dr. James Yankowskas for a consultation at 978-649-7773. Also, visit our website at tyngsborocosmeticdentist.com.

Dr. Yankowskas proudly accepts patients from Tyngsboro and all surrounding areas.