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From Dr. Keith A. Hoover

TEETH FOR LIFE

April 2, 2021Prevention

Q: How can I keep my teeth for my entire lifetime?

A: There are about four main things you can do to keep your teeth healthy and in your mouth for your whole life:

Diet: If you have three meals a day and nothing that contains sugar in between it is very unlikely you will get cavities. The more things with sugar you have between meals (fruit, juice, sugared coffee, soft drinks, etc.) the more cavities you are likely to get.
Cleaning: To prevent gum disease, you have to floss. Once a day is usually enough. It makes your breath nice and your gums strong.
Strong Teeth and Fillings: If you have old fillings or your teeth are starting to crack, it is important to have them strengthened before problems occur. If you wait until things begin to hurt, treatment can become much more complicated…and expensive!
Regular Visits: Even when everything has been fixed, you have to come and have your teeth cleaned and examined regularly. It’s the only way we can have a chance to find little things before they become big things.

That’s it. Do those things and you’ll probably have your teeth when you’re old and gray!

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

DIGITAL DENTAL RADIOGRAPHY: ZOOMING IN ON THE FUTURE

March 26, 2021Prevention

Dental professionals today are increasingly using digital dental radiographs (digital X-rays) to better detect, diagnose, treat, and monitor oral conditions and diseases. Digital radiography is a type of X-ray imaging that uses digital X-ray sensors to replace traditional photographic X-ray film, producing enhanced computer images of teeth, bone, and other oral structures and conditions.

There are a number of advantages of digital x-rays over traditional x-rays. Sensors are much more sensitive to x-radiation than films are. So the radiation can be turned down to less than one-third of what it would be for films. Digital images are much clearer and much larger than film images, so they are much more diagnostic. You see x-ray images immediately on a computer monitor, rather than needing to wait for films to be developed and fixed, so you know if you have captured what you need to see right away. Since there is no developing and fixing required, there are no chemicals that used to pollute the water system. Digital x-ray images never degrade over time, like traditional films do, so those images are always just as good as the day they were taken!

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

CHOOSING A TOOTHPASTE

March 18, 2021Health Hygiene Prevention

Not all toothpastes are the same. Nor are all people’s needs the same. There are a number of fundamental considerations when deciding on which toothpaste to use. The main one is that it carries the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Acceptance. The seal is awarded to only those products that have passed a rigorous testing procedure and have been proven safe and effective.

A major consideration is that the toothpaste contains fluoride, which is recognized as the key element in preventing tooth decay. Toothpastes that contain an ingredient called Triclosan can combat gingivitis, the early stage of periodontal disease. You may be in the market for a toothpaste that contains a whitening agent. People, whose gums may have begun to recede, leaving parts of sensitive roots exposed, may consider a toothpaste with a desensitizing agent that will reduce the potential discomfort of exposure to heat and/or cold. Finally, finding a toothpaste that tastes good and leaves your mouth feeling invigorated will encourage you to use it.

Talk with your dentist or dental hygienist about your particular needs if you are in the process of selecting or considering switching to a new toothpaste.

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

WHAT TO WATCH FOR WITH GUM DISEASE

March 12, 2021Health Hygiene Prevention

Q: What are some of the warning signs of gum trouble?

A: One of the reasons why gum disease, also called periodontal disease, is so insidious and widespread—more teeth are lost to gum disease than to decay—is because it is not painful as it takes hold. Here are some warnings you should watch for:

Bleeding from the gums when you brush and floss your teeth.
Tenderness, redness and swelling of the gums.
Gums that are receding from the teeth.
Constant bad breath or bad taste in your mouth.
Teeth that are moving apart and/or loose teeth.

Left unchecked, gum disease will lead to tooth loss. Practicing good oral hygiene at home—brushing and flossing regularly—and seeing your dentist on a regular basis are the best ways to avoid gum disease.

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

TOOTH WHITENING

March 5, 2021Cosmetic Dentistry Services

Tooth bleaching can be a very effective way to remove stains and restore a whiter, more youthful appearance to your teeth. There are three main ways people can bleach their teeth:

One is by using over-the-counter products. They can work, but since the concentration level is lower in non-prescription products, it will generally take longer…several weeks or even months to achieve the amount of lightening you are looking for. It is the least expensive method.

A second method is done solely in the dental office. It uses bright lights, (often a laser) and a professional strength bleaching solution. That method is done generally in one or two appointments for an hour or two each. It is the most expensive of the methods.

The third method is a combination of “in office” and “at home” procedure. It involves making impressions of your teeth. From those impressions, custom trays are made and fitted for your teeth. Then professional strength bleaching solution is dispensed to you and you place that into your trays for an hour a day until you achieve the whitening level you and your dentist desire. Our office does bleaching using this method. We do that because all bleaching fades over time and people want to “touch up” their smiles from time to time. If you already have the custom bleaching trays made, all you need are some tubes of bleaching gel. This is a MUCH lower cost than starting all over from scratch with the solely “in office” laser bleaching method.

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

GUM DISEASE MAY RAISE RISK OF SOME CANCERS

February 24, 2021Cancer Health Prevention

People who have periodontal (gum) disease may have a higher risk of developing some forms of cancer, suggests a recent study. Researchers found that a history of periodontal disease appeared to be associated with a raised risk of esophageal cancer and stomach cancer.

The researchers examined the association of history of periodontal disease and tooth loss with the risk of esophageal and stomach cancer in 98,459 women and 49,685 men. The results showed that during 22-28 years of follow-up, a history of periodontal disease was associated with a 43% and 52% increased risk of esophageal cancer and stomach cancer, respectively.

More and more evidence that periodontal disease can cause other diseases that affect the rest of the body keep arising. Taking care of your dental health definitely helps you take care of your whole body health.

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

CARE AND CLEANING OF DENTURES

February 19, 2021Health Hygiene Services

Dentures are fragile. Dropping one just a few inches into a sink, say, can be an expensive slip. When you’re handling your dentures, stand over a basin full of water or over a plump, folded towel. When they’re not in your mouth, keep them out of the reach of children and pets. Dogs find them irresistible!

Just like natural teeth, dentures have to be kept clean. That will help keep them from becoming stained and will contribute to the overall health of your mouth. Using a brush that is designed for denture cleaning, wash away all food particles. When buying a denture-cleaning product, make sure it carries the American Dental Association Seal of Acceptance. That seal means the product has been approved by independent testing for both its safety and effectiveness.

Dentures can lose their shape if they dry out, so when you’re not wearing them, keep them in an approved denture-cleansing soak or in water. Don’t put them in hot water, however, because that can warp them. Talk with your dentist about other steps in the proper care of your dentures.

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

SEALANTS

February 10, 2021Prevention Services

Sealants are a liquid coating a dentist applies to protect the pits and fissures of back teeth, particularly molars. The uneven terrain of those teeth makes them vulnerable to the development of cavities.

The procedure is perfectly painless—no needles and no drilling. The dentist or dental hygienist will surround the teeth he or she is working on with cotton rolls and dry the tooth. The dentist will then apply a dilute acid liquid or gel that is used to etch slightly into the enamel. Over the etched area the dentist will apply a liquid plastic that will seep into the etched surface, attach to the enamel and harden. Sealants harden by being exposed to light for a few seconds. The resulting seal prevents bacteria from getting into the protected pit or fissure. Talk with your dentist about whether you or your children might be candidates for sealants.

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

DENTAL OFFICE CONCIERGE PLANS

February 5, 2021Services

While we certainly have many patients who have traditional dental insurance plans, there is a new method of paying for dental services that is becoming very popular. A Concierge Plan is an in-office plan that helps patients afford their needed dentistry. It is not traditional dental insurance, but rather a “membership plan”, similar to plans like Costco, Amazon Prime, Sam’s Club, etc. For one very affordable annual fee, a patient in our office receives a comprehensive exam for new patients, two professional cleanings and two periodic exams per year, an emergency exam if needed, a full-mouth series of x-rays every five years, one set of bitewing x-rays per year, two fluoride treatments per year if needed and 15% off of any other dental treatment they have done within that year. There is no limit on how much dentistry can be received. We have other plans too for families and for periodontal patients who need more frequent cleanings.

These are obvious benefits for patients who do not have dental insurance. But many people who have dental insurance have found that our in-office Concierge Plan works better for them…less out of pocket expense for many, no yearly cap, no insurance company dictating what treatment they will pay for or which doctor you’re allowed to see. There is no deductible. No Claim forms to submit. No pre-authorizations required. No restrictions for pre-existing conditions. Free consultations. No waiting period. No interference with the doctor-patient relationship. Quite a few advantages over traditional dental insurance…might be worth comparing with your dental insurance plan.

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

CHEWING SUGAR-FREE GUM AFTER EATING OR DRINKING HELPS PREVENT TOOTH DECAY

January 29, 2021Health Prevention

Sugar-free gum could be an easy and effective addition to oral health routines. While brushing and flossing, twice a day is still the best way to keep teeth clean and healthy, chewing sugar-free gum during the day can be extremely effective in breaking down lingering food, neutralizing harmful plaque acids and reducing the risk of decay.

Chewing sugar-free gum after eating and drinking increases the production of saliva, which helps to wash away food particles and neutralize harmful plaque acids which, over time, can weaken teeth and lead to tooth decay. It also promotes the remineralization of tooth enamel.

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.