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Your dental health is crucial to your overall health. Studies show that your oral health and general health are linked. Periodontal disease, also known as gum disease, has been linked to a variety of conditions with systemic implications. Studies have demonstrated that the bacterial contamination of periodontal disease has an impact on your cardiovascular disease, respiratory infections, diabetes, osteoporosis, HIV, and pregnancy. That’s why we believe that a healthy mouth will help you have a healthy body.
One of the most important keys is regular visits to your dentist. Preventing dental problems before they affect your general health is easily accomplished with early detection, such as a comprehensive examination, X-rays, laser cavity detectors, oral cancer screenings, and computer imaging. We, at The Center for Cosmetic and Restorative Dentistry believe that your dental health is equally important as your overall health, and we will help you achieve and maintain a healthy smile. We invite you to join us at The Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry for a comprehensive evaluation of your dental health. It could save your life!
This article was authored by Christy Hays. Christy is a professional dental hygienist and has been taking great care of our patients for the past 5 years. She is an excellent clinician as well as educator. She can tailor a dental health care program specifically designed for you. Please call our office at 757-546-5262 or info@tccrd.comto schedule an appointment with Christy as well as Dr. Tanya Brown & Dr. Roxzanne Amos. We are here for you.
Summer Dental Smarts
We want you to have a safe and happy summer vacation. So we have provided some “smart dental” tips for you and your family.
1. Protect Those Pearly Whites
We strongly encourage everyone who participates in athletic activities to have a custom made sports mouth guard. “One-size-fits-all” mouth guards you can buy at sporting goods stores may offer some help, but they will not fit and protect as well as ones we will custom fit. Have fun playing soccer, baseball, skating, bike riding, and etc- but play it smart!! It could save your teeth and your smile.
2. Swimmer’s Teeth
If anyone in your family spends a lot of time swimming in pools, he or she may be a candidate for swimmer’s calculus. Swimming or diving team members, lap swimmers, and children who visit the pool frequently may notice yellow or brown deposits that form on their teeth from chemically treated water. Though annoying, swimmer’s calculus is a cosmetic problem, and is usually not a sign of decay or gum disease. In many cases, however, regular brushing and flossing may not fully remove these deposits from teeth.
Is there a special treatment? Yes, all it takes is a professional dental cleaning to remove and polish the discoloration and get the swimmer’s smile gleaming.
3. Traveler’s Dental Tips
We hope your summer vacation goes off without a hitch, but accidents can happen, including dental mishaps. Here are some tips to help in case of a dental emergency.
Wedged particle-gently use a toothpick or dental floss to remove the object. You can also rinse with warm salt water to flush any debris away.
Toothache-rinse with warm water and use cold compresses on your cheek for swelling. Take an analgesic for discomfort and call your dentist immediately.
Lost filling- Be careful when chewing and biting. Try to avoid the broken tooth. If you are out of town for more than a day or two, you can purchase a temporary-type filling at the drugstore until you return home. Take an analgesic if you need it, and call your dentist immediately.
Bitten tongue or lip-Apply pressure with a clean cloth or cold pack. If bleeding persists, get emergency help.
Knocked-out tooth-Rinse tooth gently with water only. Never touch the root. Reinsert and hold in place. If that is not possible, place the tooth in milk or water and get to a dentist fast. Timing is critical in saving the tooth.
No dental problem is really minor. Have anything serious evaluated by a local dentist as soon as you can. Then when you return home, get a complete follow-up evaluation. If you need a personal dentist, we can be reached at 757-546-5262 or by email at info@tccrd.com.
Drs. Tanya Brown and Roxzanne Amos invite you to stop by our office for a tour or call Theresa, our Practice Administrator, for more information. She can be reached at (757) 546-5262 or by email at Theresa@tccrd.com. You can also visit our website at www.tccrd.com. Our dental office is conveniently located in the Great Bridge/Hickory area of Chesapeake Virginia at 129 Hanbury Road, Chesapeake, Virginia 23322
Here We Grow Again!
We have some exciting news!!! Thanks to all of you wonderful patients, we are growing again! Starting in the fall of 2009, we will start our expansion project to add 5 more clinical areas for your comfort and convenience!
This expansion will allow us to expand Dr. Amos’ schedule as well as make your next appointment even more convenient. As we constantly improve the technology for you, we are currently upgrading our dental computer software. We are also converting to electronic dental records which will allow you to have more access to your information 24/7 online from the convenience of your own computer.
Please feel free to stop by as we grow and come see the new upgrades!
Thank you again for helping us to grow & sending wonderful patients to us- We love your referrals!
Drs. Tanya Brown and Roxzanne Amos
*Green Dentistry Saves the Earth*
At the Center for Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry, Drs. Tanya Brown and Roxzanne Amos have a passion for dentistry as well as preserving our natural resources for the future.
We adhere to an environmentally-friendly approach to your dental care. This involves protecting you from unnecessary toxic exposure while offering you the latest dental techniques. We offer you mercury-free tooth fillings that will look and feel better than amalgam (silver) fillings. Our digital X-ray system minimizes your radiation exposure by 90-95% and our steam based surgical-grade sterilization system surpasses OSHA requirements ensuring that you have peace of mind.
In order to conserve paper towels and reduce waste, we also use a medical-grade hand sanitizer. Finally, we have established a “paperless office” by implementing electronic patient records and email communication.
Please feel free to stop by for a tour of our environmentally-friendly office.
