– pain or soreness in the jaw (especially in the morning) –headaches (particularly in the temple area) –gum recession –flattened wear areas on the biting surface of your teeth ( mostly noticeable on front teeth) –chipped and broken teeth –loose teeth –teeth start to move to new positions
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–helps to protect your teeth from the effects of grinding and clenching (chipping, wear and breaks) –they may reduce the effects of TMJ disorders –while mostly worn at night these can be worn anytime you are more likely to grind or clench your teeth
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– as tooth enamel wears thinner over the years more of the underlying dentin is exposed. Dentin naturally has a yellowish hue. This can result in a more yellow appearance – the inner dentin also increases making it easier to show through the enamel –to help reduce this try to reduce external stresses on your
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this will take 2 appointments about 2-3 weeks apart 1st they will numb the area then take molds of the tooth. next they shape the tooth and / or add a build up then another mold or digital scan of the prepared tooth a temporary crown or bridge will be added to the tooth. Your
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« If you’ve been in pain from the infection your dentist will likely have prescribed antibiotics to take before your appointment. *Take as directed otherwise the local anesthetic (freezing) may not be as effective. « At the start of your appointment the tooth will be frozen. First a topical gel then local anesthesia « Once
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-Numbness from freezing during the appointment should go away in a few hours -you may experience temperature (hot/cold) sensitivity that will decrease over time – it may be tender to chew harder things (in deeper fillings) -If you notice sensitivity try to avoid extreme hot/cold and chewing harder things in that area to give the
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-has it been a while since your last cleaning? -is this a new dental office for you? -have you been neglecting your routine oral care of brushing and flossing at home? -is it genetic /runs in your family? All of these contribute to the amount of tartar and the tenaciousness of it. As tartar calcifies
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-For most fillings the dentist will “freeze” the tooth so that you’re more comfortable during the procedure. A topical numbing gel goes on first -The dentist will clean out the decay with a drill and manual tools -The cavity is then filled with a material so the tooth is functional. -Sometimes a curing light is
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– Arrive a few minutes early to complete a medical history. **Having a list of any medications and allergies can be helpful -X-rays to support a thorough examination and give an in-depth picture of your mouth ( if you have recent X-rays from another office you can have those emailed in advance – previous dental
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dry mouth=higher risk of cavities altered taste perception increased risk of gum disease **Staying proactive with oral care is key!**
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Cascade Dental focuses on providing exceptional family dental care services to patients living throughout Maple Ridge and the surrounding communities. From regular dental cleanings to orthodontics and everything in between, there is no dental care service that our team is unable to handle.