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Let’s Bond over Chipped Teeth | Tyngsboro Dentist

We all try to do our best to have the brightest, healthiest smiles we can. So, we brush, floss and rinse each day, avoid bad dental habits and lead a healthy lifestyle. But life happens; accidents happen. And sometimes these accidents result in damage to our teeth. Having a chipped or broken tooth can not only look funny, but they can also lead to issues with speech, eating and other daily activities. This is why it is imperative to make a dental appointment as soon as possible.

Upon examination, your dental professional will suggest a treatment plan to remedy the situation. One of these options is dental bonding. Dental bonding is a great way for you to regain confidence in your smile if you have chipped or broken one (or more) of your teeth.

Bonding is a process of directly applying a tooth-colored composite to your tooth. Once the composite is applied, our dentist will sculpt and shape it to make a perfect looking tooth. A high-intensity ultraviolet light is then used to harden the composite and is finished off by a fine polishing. Not only is dental bonding useful for chipped and broken teeth, but it is great for stained teeth that are resistant to professional whitening treatment. Because believe it or not, if you have dental implants on your front teeth, they won’t be able to whiten like the rest of your teeth with a professional whitening treatment.

Although dental bonding does not last as long as veneers or crowns; with proper care, dental bonding composites can last for years. Accidents will happen; it’s nice to know there is a fix it to a broken tooth.

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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Reduce Your Chances of Gum Disease | Tyngsboro Dentist

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When we go to the dentist, we cross our fingers that all of the effort we’ve put in between checkups is good enough to keep our mouths healthy. After all, a dentist is there to help keep your smile healthy, but your efforts are really what keeps things running smoothly. If you put in the work, the checkups go much smoother. If not, trouble will be afoot. One of the more common issues is developing gum disease.

While it is a common occurrence, periodontal disease, or gum disease, can cause a significant amount of unwanted damage to your oral health and hygiene. These dental damages include swelling, bleeding gums, persistent bad breath, and permanent tooth loss. If you find that you have these symptoms frequently, it’s a good idea to have a dental professional examine the developing issue in order to ensure things are okay.

The good thing is gum disease can be prevented, and it doesn’t take a whole lot of effort. To avoid having these long-term damages and prevent periodontal disease, follow these simple steps:

Brush after meals. Brushing after meals is highly effective when preventing periodontal disease because brushing allows you to remove food particles and plaque that accumulate in the mouth. Just make sure you wait a half hour after your meal.

Flossing. It may not be your favorite part of the day, but flossing is also extremely important when preventing periodontal disease because it removes any plaque buildup that cannot be removed from brushing alone.

Keep your dental appointments. Only a professional can thorough examine your teeth to determine how well your oral health is. Schedule regular appointment to ensure you are steering clear of periodontal disease.

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.