Q:
What causes it?
A: There are several things that can
cause Halitosis but the most common dental causes are tooth
decay,
gum disease, tooth abscesses and oral cancer. Other common
causes can be a sinus infection or
exerostomia (dry mouth) usually caused by a medication such
as dylantin used in the treatment of diabetes.
Q:
Can it be cured?
A: Yes in most cases it can be cured
by having any dental decay replaced by fillings and having
a
thorough cleaning. Or in the event of an abscess tooth having
Root Canal Therapy. This along with good
home care usually clears up the problem.
Q:
Can it be treated
with antibiotics?
A: No because Antibiotics won’t be of
any use in the case of halitosis unless there is a sinus infection
in
which case the antibiotic clears up the sinus infection but
not the Halitosis
Q:
How can I prevent Halitosis?
A: One of the main ways is to practice
good home care and have regular checkups with your dentist
for
cavity detection and cleanings
Q:
Will it come back?
A: Not as a rule if good home care is
practiced and you have regular checkups and cleanings at the
dentist office.
Q:
What are the symptoms?
A: The most common symptom is a bad
odor coming from the mouth and a sour or bad taste.
Some other symptoms might be a white or yellow film on the
tongue caused by bacteria or white
nodules on the tongue or tonsils. Also post nasal drip which
often means a sinus infection or a dry
mouth usually caused by medication.
Q:
What exactly is Tooth Whitening?
A:It is the whitening of the teeth sometimes referred to as bleaching.
Over the years we get a buildup of
organic pigments on our teeth turning them yellowish in color.
With tooth whitening we can regain the
natural whiteness of our teeth and in most cases we can even
go lighter.
Q:
Will my teeth be sensitive?
A: You might experience some sensitivity
but usually if you use a desensitizing tooth paste it will
control
any sensitivity you may. Also depending on how and when you
use the gel can make a difference but you
will be advised about this at your dental office.
Q:
Will my teeth get yellow again?
A: You may notice a slight change in
color several months down the road but that can be taken care
of in
just a couple of nights every 6 months or so. A lot depends
on you if you are a smoker or if you drink a lot
of tea or coffee you might notice a change sooner. Generally
though your teeth will not return to the color
they were when you started.
Q:
How long does it take?
A: It usually takes 2-3 weeks but there
are a few things to take into consideration. First of all
the color of
your teeth when you begin the treatment and how light you
want your teeth to be. Also the frequency of
use of the product.
Q:How do I put it on my teeth?
A:Your dentist will make you some soft plastic trays that will
fit over your teeth. These are usually quite
comfortable and people hardly notice that they have them in
their mouth.
Q:
Is one better than the other?
A: Not necessarily, it is dependant
on you. Some people want immediate results while others don’t
mind
taking the time to do it at home. However when you have it
done in the office it is often recommended that
you continue at home for a week or so to get the final results
that you want to achieve.
Q:What is Invisalign?
A:Invisalign is a relatively new way of straightening the
teeth without the conventional system of brackets using 3D computer
imaging to make custom aligners that go from start to finish
changing them every couple of weeks.
Q:What
are the advantages of Invisalign?
A:In the
conventional system of using brackets it was difficult to keep
the teeth clean and the gums
healthy. With Invisalign because they are removable it is easy
to brush and floss therefore keeping the
mouth in a healthy condition. Also with brackets they were visible
so every knew you were straightening
your teeth with Invisalign they are virtually invisible so people
can’t really see them.
Q:Can
I eat with them? A:Yes all you have to do is remove them and then after
your finished put them back in your mouth.
Q:Are they comfortable?
A:Unlike the conventional method Invisalign is a very
comfortable system. There are no brackets to irritate
the lips and because they are made so precisely they just
fit on the teeth and one can barely tell that they
have them in. Also because you can keep your mouth and gums
in a healthy condition by being able to
clean properly there isn’t that feeling of irritation in the
mouth that there is with brackets
Q:How do they work?
A:They work in increments. About every two weeks they
are replaced with new appliances that are made
especially for the individual until the desired result is
reached.
Q:Is it expensive?
A:Orthodontics is general expensive but it depends on
the complexity of the case. Invisalign is a little
more costly but the benefits are greater.
Q:Can I get them from my regular dentist?
A:No, you
can only get them from the Invisalign certified dentist who
taking Invisalign course.
Call us today for your appointment.
Q:How do I take care of them?
A:Dental implants must be kept clean for long term success.
Your dentist will give you complete
instructions to ensure that your implants last a very long
time.
Q:Are they painful to have done?
A:Not any more painful that having a tooth removed providing
you follow the post surgical instructions that
you will be given at the time of treatment. A medication for
pain will probably be prescribed at that time also.
Q:Can I have them done at my regular dental
clinic?
A:If there is a Prosthodontist on staff yes you can because
it takes special training to do implants and to
have them be successful. If there isn’t a specialist on staff
at your regular clinic you will be referred to one.
Q:Are implants safe?
A:Yes completely, because they are made of titanium which
is know for it’s biological compatibility with
the human body.
Q:Why are they so expensive?
A:In the whole scheme of things when you consider the
time involved and the team of specialists who are
involved and the knowledge that is needed to ensure success
implants on a whole are not expensive.
