Now You See It, Now You Don’t
For many individuals, orthodontic care was not necessarily a pressing concern as they were growing up. This could have been due to the fact that major crowding and crookedness were not apparent at the time, or that these concerns were considered minimal enough to be overlooked. However, since the body is constantly changing, concerns about tooth spacing and gaps can become more obvious over the course of time.
This may be caused by a number of factors.
- The removal of wisdom teeth in early adulthood can change the positioning of dentition within the mouth.
- Gum disease may contribute to minor shifts.
- Changes in the structure of the jawbone can lead to spacing and crowding issues.
- Teeth which only exhibited minor flaws in childhood can turn as the shape of the oral cavity matures.
The result is that many of our patients are considering corrective measures in adulthood, for concerns that either were not addressed or could not be addressed in youth. Continue reading
New Technology Can Take The Fear Out Of A Dental Visit
Many people will avoid regular dental visits out of certain phobias regarding procedures that may need to take place during a check-up. In truth, most regular trips to the dentist are simple cleanings and an overall physical for oral health. While this knowledge can somewhat allay the fears that patients may harbor regarding the dentist’s office, there are times when cavities are uncovered and more involved techniques to restore oral health are required.
Perhaps the one procedure that we have found most of our patients to be apprehensive about is when a cavity needs to be drilled and filled. Even with numbing agents, many of our patients will still exhibit anxiety just at the sound of the drill being started. However, at Stony Brook Family Dentistry, we can offer a number of solutions to make the whole procedure faster and less traumatic. Continue reading
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