Archive for June, 2009

Preventing Gum Disease at Jesse’s Sandbox

Wednesday, June 24th, 2009

Preventing Gum Disease at Jesse's Sandbox Run your tongue along the gumline behind your lower front teeth. Do you feel a ridge? This is probably tartar or dental calculus.

Even if you brush and floss regularly, plaque and tartar can gradually accumulate. If not removed, these bacteria-breeding substances cause the gums to become irritated and swollen. Eventually, the gums become detached from the tooth, creating a ‘pocket’. This creates a new space for plaque and tartar to grow. In advanced stages of periodontal disease, the toxins created by the bacteria literally rot the gum, teeth and bone.

At Jesse’s Sandbox in Testerville, we perform the most thorough dental cleanings possible. Gum disease can be reversed in its early stages.

Our goal is to help our Test City dental patients prevent gum disease before any damage occurs. Cleanings include root planing and periodontal scaling. Scaling removes the plaque and calculus above and, especially, below the gumline where your toothbrush cannot reach. Planing smoothes root surfaces so it is more difficult for plaque and tartar to accumulate and grow. It also creates a healthy surface for the gums to reattach to the root if necessary.

To schedule a deep cleaning, call 123456789. We are located at 123 E 456 N in Testerville. In addition to providing comprehensive dental cleanings, we create mega-watt smiles for cosmetic dentistry clients in the Test Area and Test Place area. See http://squarecompass.com for more information about our state-of-the-art dental practice.

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Gummy Smile?

Tuesday, June 2nd, 2009

Gummy Smile? Many Testerville cosmetic dentistry patients with a gummy smile undergo crown lengthening surgery to bring proper balance and symmetry to their smile. Gum tissue and, in some cases, bone is removed to expose more of the visible part of a tooth. It is a safe procedure that does not affect healthy tooth structure.

A ‘gummy smile‘ is a term used to describe a smile with teeth that appear too short because an unusual amount of bone and soft tissue hide part of the crown. Our Testerville cosmetic dental patients who have opted for crown lengthening love how their new perfect smile looks and feels. Some of our Test Location crown lengthening clients also choose teeth whitening for an extra-dazzling smile!

Crown lengthening is not used solely for cosmetic reasons. When a tooth is injured and breaks at the gum line or if a filling or crown comes off a tooth that contains decay, crown lengthening makes additional tooth structure accessible for further restorative work. It is also used to treat some types of periodontal disease.

At Jesse’s Sandbox, we perform cosmetic and restorative crown lengthening for patients in the Testerville, Test Area and Test Place area. The surgery can be performed by a general dentist, periodontist or oral surgeon.

If you are interested in crown lengthening or other cosmetic dental procedures and live in the Test City, area, schedule an exam by calling 123456789. We are conveniently located at 123 E 456 N in Testerville. When you come in, we can show you before and after photos of ST cosmetic dentistry clients who are enjoying their new smile.

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