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Dental Care
Hosted by Brad Jones · EN
To maintain healthy teeth and gums, follow these steps:
Floss at least once per day. ...
Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush. ...
Use fluoride toothpaste. ...
Replace your toothbrush every 3 to 4 months or sooner if needed. ...
Eat a healthy diet. ...
Avoid sweets and sweetened drinks. ...
DO NOT smoke.
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What is the procedure for a tooth extraction?
Jun 23, 202000:01:57Tap to summarizeSimple extraction You will receive a local anesthetic, which numbs' the area around your tooth so you will feel only pressure-not pain-during a procedure. A dentist then uses an instrument called an elevator to loosen a tooth and forceps to remove it.' Surgical extraction You will likely receive both local-anesthesia and intravenous-anesthesia, a latter of which makes you calm-and-relaxed. You may also receive general-anesthesia, depending on any medical conditions'. With general-anesthesia, you will remain unconscious' during a procedure. Ready to visit Open Wide Dental for your tooth extraction in Phoenix? Depending upon which tooth is removed, Open Wide Dental may recommend a treatment option to replace the missing tooth and restore the health, function and appearance of your smile.
Transcribe →what happens in periodontal disease?
May 13, 202000:00:56Tap to summarizePeriodontal treatment is for the person who observes with the inflammation in their gums known as gingivitis. One of the first signs of gingivitis is that your gums would bleed while brushing or flossing your teeth. You might also notice some decoloration on your teeths. This might happen if you do not brush or floss, or get dental cleanings on a regular basis. If you have recently been diagnosed with periodontal disease or gingivitis, you probably have more questions than Open Wide Dental could answer here. Our caring and professional staff at our conveniently located Phoenix office is always available to answer whatever questions you have so you can enjoy oral health as much as you do your general health!
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how is the process teeth whitening ?
Apr 13, 202000:02:36Tap to summarizeThe process, teeth whitening lightens the color of teeth. The help of Open Wide Dental Teeth whitening can be done by either changing the natural color or by removing and controlling the formation of extrinsic stains. chemical degradation of chromogens within or on the tooth is stating as bleaching. (H2 O2) are the active ingredient most commonly used in whitening products and is delivered as either hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide is an analogous to carbamide peroxide as it is released when the stable complex is in contact with the water. When it diffuses in the tooth, hydrogen peroxide acts as an oxidizing agent that breaks down to produce unstable free radicals. In the spaces between inorganic salts in teeth enamel, these unstable free radicals attach to organic pigment molecules resulting in small or/and less heavily pigmented components.ng Reflecting less light, these smaller molecules create a "whitening effect. "There are different types of products available on the market to remove stains. For the whitening treatment to be successful, dental professionals at your Phoenix dentist, AZ, should correctly diagnose the type, intensity, and location of the tooth discoloration. Time exposure and the element of concentration of the bleaching compound determine the tooth whitening endpoint.
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