Carmi Family Dental: January 2015

Tuesday, 27 January 2015

Great Ways to Improve Your Smile # 1

Whitening
When it comes to getting a whiter and brighter smile, there are a variety of teeth-whitening products you can try. Your main options are in-office and at-home bleaching. Before starting any whitening treatment, you should speak with your dentist. Your dentist will tell you what, if any, whitening procedures will work best for you.

The above article is from: MouthHealthy.org

Carmi Family Dental
Dr. Timothy Roser, DMD
1000 West Main Street
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-8300
CarmiFamilyDental.com

Sunday, 25 January 2015

Lifestyle & Your Oral Health

Learn more about how your lifestyle can affect your oral health.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Carmi Family Dental
Dr. Timothy Roser, DMD
1000 West Main Street
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-8300
CarmiFamilyDental.com

Sunday, 18 January 2015

Dentistry & Overall Health

Learn more about dental care and your overall health.

Friday, 9 January 2015

Senior Dental Care

Addressing the Special Needs of Seniors

As we age, we begin to notice changes to our bodies and smiles. Our teeth are not as dazzling as they once were. Tobacco and caffeine consumption often darken our tooth color. Fillings may become loose and need to be replaced before decay sets in. Certain medications may result in reduced saliva and a dry mouth. We can keep on top of any of these problems with regular check-ups. Gum disease and root decay are frequent problems for seniors, and it is important to take care of these conditions in the earliest stages. We advise to continue or return to good nutrition and dental hygiene to help keep your gums in good condition.

Carmi Family Dental
Dr. Timothy Roser, DMD
1000 West Main Street
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-8300
CarmiFamilyDental.com

Tuesday, 6 January 2015

Take Care of Cold Sores

How To Get Rid Of Cold Sores
It’s easy to get them confused, but cold sores are not the same as canker sores. Cold sores are red blisters that appear on the lips as a result of infection with the herpes simplex virus. They almost never occur inside the mouth and they are not associated with gum disease. By contrast, canker sores, which are not associated with herpes or gum disease, almost always occur inside the mouth.

Usually, cold sores last for seven to 10 days, after which time the pus-filled blisters will rupture and ooze. Fortunately, cold sores usually heal without leaving scars. Most cold sores will resolve without treatment, but you can apply a topical medication such as lidocaine or benzyl alcohol to relieve pain and itching.

If you develop a cold sore, avoid skin-to-skin contact. And don’t share razors, eating utensils, or towels-those are other ways the infection spreads to other people. If you have frequent cold sores, or a cold sore that doesn’t go away after seven to 10 days, talk to your doctor.

It can be hard to reduce the risk of cold sores, but it certainly won’t hurt to maintain a consistent personal hygiene routine including regular hand washing. Also, using a lip balm with sun block throughout the year, not just during the summer, can help prevent cold sores, too.

The above article is from: OralB.com

Carmi Family Dental
Dr. Timothy Roser, DMD
1000 West Main Street
Carmi, IL 62821
(618) 382-8300
CarmiFamilyDental.com

Friday, 2 January 2015

Dental Laser Treatments

Laser Dentistry — No Shots or Drills!

It may be hard to imagine, but now you can have your fillings put in without needles or drills, and the entire procedure is painless. At our practice we now use the latest laser technology call the WaterLase™. This laser is used for both gums and teeth. Previously, lasers were only for whitening and gum problems. This new dental technology breakthrough makes most treatments much more comfortable.

It works by having the water rather than the teeth absorb the energy from the laser. These tiny droplets of water will remove all the decay, and in many procedures replace the use of the dentist's drill. And there is no need for a shot, because there is no pain with this advanced technique.