Dental implants can make a smile look fabulous – I know I have them. However, if you are just thinking about getting them, you may have a lot of questions. You may be wondering how smoking affects implants, whether or not wine will stain them, if they can be whitened or other concerns. I also know from experience that it can be intimidating to ask some of these questions to your dentist. In my dental implant blog, I am going to answer the questions that can be hard to ask. I hope you find the info you need in this blog and that it guides you to the right decision about dental implants. Thanks for reading!
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Various Dental Services Your Family Dentist Can Provide
Isobel Berry
If you want a dentist who can cater to your dental needs and that of your family, why not find a family dentist? Family dentists provide a wide range of dental services to people of all ages, from your little ones to the senior members of your family. Some of the typical services that most of these dentists offer to patients include the following:
Preventative care
When it comes to your health and that of those you love, the old saying "prevention is better than cure" could not be more true. It makes better sense to prevent dental problems instead of dealing with them after they crop up.
Family dentists help families to maintain good oral hygiene, for example, by teaching them proper teeth cleaning practices or conducting dental office cleaning to help remove buildup of tartar and plaque, which may cause oral infections and stain the teeth. They can also advise what their patients should eat and drink and what they should not, so as to minimise the potential for diet-induced dental health issues.
Restorative care
While the first and most important goal of a family dentist is to help patients avoid dental problems, these problems are bound to occur at some point. When they do, patients will require a dental solution. If a family dentist spots a problem when performing routine dental inspections, they will provide timely and effective treatment. If they see signs of tooth decay when examining your small ones, they can provide effective treatments or solutions to stop the decay in addition to recommending a change of diet, for example.
If the problem is beyond their scope, they will recommend a dentist who specialises in treating that particular problem. In the unfortunate case of chronic periodontal disease, for example, they can refer you to a periodontist.
Cosmetic procedures
Everyone likes to see their loved ones smile and laugh. This can be pretty difficult when a person has discoloured teeth, broken or chipped teeth, or any other dental anomalies that make it hard to comfortably smile at others. Family dentists can also carry out a range of procedures to boost the smile and facial appearance of their patients. These include teeth whitening, dental bonding, dental crowns and veneers, and so on. If a better smile is what your loved one needs to freely socialise with others, your family general dentist can gladly provide a smile makeover.
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