Dentist are always “filling” patients in on optimal dental hygiene practices. If such advice isn’t followed, you could end up needing an actual dental filling. This certainly isn’t the end of the world. However, the ideal is avoiding cavities through brushing and flossing teeth, as well as visiting Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon every six months for a thorough cleaning and examination. If you should end up with tooth decay in spite of your best efforts (or because you lost your way with regular dental hygiene) there are simple enough solutions, including the most common cavity treatment – dental fillings. (more…)
How Much do you Know about Dental Cleanings?
If you are in the groove with six month dental cleanings, you probably already have your next one on your calendar. If you are off schedule for some reason, don’t fret. It’s never too late to get back on track. Still, Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon, would like you to make note of the importance of biannual dental cleanings. To highlight this fact, we challenge you to a true-or-false quiz on the topic.
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American Heart Association Questions Gum and Heart Disease Link
Periodontal disease as a potential precursor or link to heart disease has been a topic of study for about 100 years. Most general physicians and dentists have validated an oral-systemic connection. This essentially means that germs can travel into your body through your mouth, causing more serious health conditions than just cavities or gum disease. However, the American Heart Association (AHA) is refuting the theory that periodontal infections are a direct cause of heart health conditions. Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon believes in oral-systemic connections, but the details of this new theory provide interesting information as the puzzle is still coming together.
Oral Health is no Replacement for a Health Overall Lifestyle (more…)
Oil Pulling: An Unusual Way to Enhance Dental Health
There are certainly homeopathic remedies that are not based in scientific facts. Yet some mysteriously work wonders. Is it the placebo effect? Or are there just nuances to our health that we still don’t understand completely? Regardless of these questions, when something works for you, it works. Oil pulling is one example of a do-it-yourself dental treatment (credited to ancient Ayurvedics) that many people attest to. The idea is simple: using organic oil as a twenty minute mouthrinse is thought to pull bacteria and other hostile organisms out of your mouth, which you can then spit into the sink. Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon believes this could be a reasonable home remedy to enhance a thorough oral hygiene practice. (more…)
Herbs and Spices Help Oral-Systemic Health
Do you enjoy adding herbs and spices to your meals for additional flavor? A spicy kick of cayenne or an exotic undertone of curry can amp up the taste of your food without adding fat and sodium. The honing of the medicinal qualities of natural seasonings dates back to ancient times. Many herbs and spices exhibit high concentrations of minerals, vitamins, and antioxidants. Spices can reduce inflammation from periodontal disease, which relates to your overall health. Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon, wants you to take care of your teeth and your overall health, so consider spicing up your life.
A Sprinkle of Paprika for Oral-Systemic Health (more…)
Avoid the Pitfalls of Life without Teeth
Human nature is sometimes puzzling. People can be so self-centered. On the other hand, so many of us put others before ourselves. When it comes to tooth loss or other dental issues that affect appearance, Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon, often has patients living with their embarrassment so that others in their family will have their various needs met first. Unfortunately, the potential depression and self-esteem issues that can come along with missing teeth might be lowering (more…)
Need a Dental Crown but don’t want to Wait? Try CEREC
Many circumstances can lead to the need for a dental crown. When damage occurs as a result of injury or severe decay, a crown might be the best and strongest way to restore form and function to your tooth. Sheridan dentist, Dr. Donald Coon, has provided crowns to a great many patients over the years. He has taken the service a step further by offering fast dental crowns that can amazingly be done in one single office visit.
What are Dental Crowns?
Tooth decay is an infection, and needs to be treated as such. This is why we encourage patients to visit us every six months without fail. At biannual checkups, we can procure x-rays and implement thorough examinations to catch cavities at the earliest stages, when only a small filling will suffice. However, there are times when (for whatever reason) a dental crown is necessary to properly repair a damaged tooth. Many patients panic when they hear this recommendation, as they fear a battery of uncomfortable dental visits including a period of time wearing an ill-fitting temporary crown. Well, worry no further; CEREC is here.
Crowns in a Couple of Hours
Single-visit crowns are now available through the innovation of CEREC (Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics). A dental crown is basically a cap designed to fit snugly and completely over the visible portion of a damaged tooth. Dental crowns reinforce and protect the remaining tooth structure in order to prevent further infection and damage. CEREC crowns are custom-made just as traditional dental crowns. The difference is that they do not have to be sent off to a lab. A special machine uses 3D imaging software to create your customized CEREC crown. CEREC is part design system, part milling machine, complete with special dental porcelain that can even be color-matched just for you. For durable crowns without the weight, CEREC is a wave of the future that is already here.
Schedule a Visit with Your Sheridan WY Cosmetic Dentist
A CEREC crown can help return your tooth to full function and appearance. For more information on our natural looking crowns, talk to your Sheridan WY cosmetic dentist, Dr. Coon, today. You can reach us by calling Grinnell Street Dental at (307) 672-7567. Located in the 82801 area, we welcome patients from Sheridan, WY, and all surrounding communities.
Avoiding Pitfalls that Can Damage your Smile
Do you believe that sugar causes cavities? This is a common misconception. Yes, sucrose is a contributing element in the reaction that takes place inside your mouth when tooth decay is created. However, by itself, it’s like having wood in your fireplace, but no match. Oral bacteria called Streptococcus mutans live inside your mouth and feed on sugar and refined carbohydrates. This fuel allows them to produce lactic acid. Sheridan, WY family dentist, Dr. Donald Coon, does not want you to eat tons of sugar and neglect your teeth, but there are certain dental myths to be aware of. (more…)
The Importance of Saliva Production in your Mouth
Spitting is considered to be a fairly disgusting habit, but it’s also second nature. While you may not want to see someone spitting out in public, don’t forget that you spit every single day – when you brush your teeth. When you go in for your biannual dental checkup, you are usually asked to spit by your dental hygienist at various points during your cleaning. When you do spit, it’s usually a mixture of whatever you have in your mouth and saliva. Your saliva moistens dry food that you consume, and keeps your mouth and throat comfortably moistened. Saliva even protects you from tooth decay and bad breath issues, which can also be helped by Sheridan family dentist, Dr. Donald Coon. (more…)
Fluoride Facts for Parents and Children
Fluoride is a well-known as a preventive tool in dental hygiene. Infused into daily-use products like toothpaste and mouthwash, fluoride strengthens teeth and protects against cavities. Sheridan family dentist, Dr. Donald Coon, can offer you valuable information about the compound that helps keep you and your family’s teeth healthy: fluoride.
All About Fluoride
Fluoride is a naturally occurring element found in water and air. Water fluoridation has become one of the most common ways to keep fluoride in regular contact with our teeth. Community water fluoridation is practiced all over the world. Many neighborhoods have had access to fluoridated water sources since the practice became popularized in the 1940s.
Giving Kids a Dental Leg Up
Primary teeth (baby teeth) might fall out naturally, but they shouldn’t be considered disposable. Whether teeth are still in the primary stage or your child has already grown in some of their permanent teeth, if they don’t brush and floss regularly, tooth decay is likely. Years could pass before a decaying baby tooth falls out on its own. Infection can spread in the meantime, or your little one could end up in increasing discomfort. Fillings or other more invasive procedures like crowns, root canals, or extractions might end up being necessary. This can set a child up for a lifetime of unnecessary dental anxiety. Fluoride treatments at preventive dental checkups will help keep your child’s teeth much stronger and healthier.
What About Fluorosis?
When it comes to a compound such as fluoride, a balance needs to be struck. Otherwise, a condition called fluorosis can occur in kids under the age of six. Children should never be exposed to an over-abundance of fluoride. Fluorosis presents as a discoloration of the tooth enamel in newly erupting teeth. A great deal of fluoride will have to be ingested for this to occur. To err on the side of caution, toothpaste, mouthwash, or other fluoridated products should be kept well out of reach of children. Supervising your child when they brush their teeth, and making sure they spit well, can also help prevent fluorosis.
Visit your Sheridan Family Dentist
Are you overdue for a dental checkup? To schedule a cleaning or to learn more about protecting your oral health, schedule a consultation at Grinnell Street Dental by contacting our 82801 dentist office at (307) 672-7567. We welcome patients from Sheridan, WY and the surrounding communities.
