December2022

December 26, 2022Uncategorized

Q: What is the procedure called scaling?

A: Scaling is the procedure your dentist or hygienist uses to scrape accumulated calculus off from the base of your teeth. Calculus is hardened plaque — the sticky, clear film that forms on teeth. It can accumulate both above and below the gum line. It is a contributing factor to gum disease, also known as periodontal disease.

The person performing the procedure will use a hand scaler, a small metal instrument or an ultrasonic instrument.   The dentist or hygienist will gently insert the tip of the instrument beneath the gum line, press it against the tooth and pull toward the top of the tooth, breaking up the calculus and removing it. Scaling is not generally a painful process because the pressure used in removing the build-up is brought to bear against the tooth’s enamel, which has no sensitivity. There could be mild pain when the instrument is pressed against the gum. 

Thorough brushing, flossing and regular visits to the dentist are needed to help keep mouths healthy. 

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

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December 19, 2022Uncategorized

It’s important to take care of your teeth and gums, and not only to maintain an attractive smile. The following steps are key to keeping your teeth and gums healthy:

• Brush your teeth twice a day (with a fluoride toothpaste).
• Floss regularly to remove plaque from between teeth. Or use a device such as a special brush or wooden or plastic pick recommended by a dental professional.
• Visit the dentist routinely for a check-up and professional cleaning.
• Don’t smoke.

Can gum disease cause health problems beyond the mouth?

Researchers have observed that people with gum disease were more likely to develop heart disease or have difficulty controlling blood sugar. Other studies showed that women with gum disease were more likely to deliver preterm, low birth weight babies. 

More research is needed to clarify whether gum disease actually causes health problems beyond the mouth, and whether treating gum disease can keep other health conditions from developing. In the meantime, it’s a fact that controlling gum disease can save your teeth —a very good reason to take care of your teeth and gums.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda, 

    39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236.  330-650-0360.   

www.drshooverandyanda.com

December 12, 2022Uncategorized

The main goal of treatment is to control the infection. The number and types of treatment will vary, depending on the extent of the gum disease. Any type of treatment requires that the patient keep up good daily care at home. The doctor may also suggest changing certain behaviors, such as quitting smoking, to improve treatment outcome.

Deep Cleaning (Scaling and Root Planing)

The dentist, periodontist, or dental hygienist removes the plaque through a deep-cleaning method called scaling and root planing. Scaling means scraping off the tartar from above and below the gum line. Root planing gets rid of rough spots on the tooth root where the germs gather and helps remove bacteria that contribute to the disease

Medications

Medications may be used with treatment that includes scaling and root planing, but they cannot always take the place of surgery. Depending on how far the disease has progressed, the dentist or periodontist may still prescribe surgical treatment.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda, 

    39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236.  330-650-0360.   

www.drshooverandyanda.com

December 5, 2022Uncategorized

People usually don’t show signs of gum disease until they are in their 30s or 40s. Men are more likely to have gum disease than women. Although teenagers rarely develop periodontitis, they can develop gingivitis, the milder form of gum disease. Most commonly, gum disease develops when plaque is allowed to build up along and under the gum line.

How do you know if you have gum disease? While advanced periodontal disease causes symptoms you may notice, including bad breath, red or swollen or tender gums, painful chewing, and receding gums or teeth that appear to be longer, early periodontal disease can often only be diagnosed by a dentist or dental hygienist. 

At your dental visit the dentist or hygienist will:

• Ask about your medical history to identify underlying conditions or risk factors (such as smoking) that may contribute to gum disease.
• Examine your gums and note any signs of inflammation.
• Use a tiny ruler called a “probe” to check for and measure any pockets. In a healthy mouth, the depth of these pockets is usually between 1 and 3 millimeters. 
• Take x-rays to see whether there is any bone loss.

If you, your family, or friends need dental care, we would be honored to provide you with state-of-the-art dental care in our modern dental practice.  Refer someone you love to someone you trust!

Presented as a service to the community by Doctors Hoover and Yanda, 

    39 Milford Drive, Hudson, Ohio 44236.  330-650-0360.   

www.drshooverandyanda.com