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Preventive Fluoride Therapy<\/h2>\n
Fluoride is a mineral that is found naturally in many things we eat or drink. It is nature\u2019s way of helping prevent cavities. Professional strength (in-office fluorides) and low strength (home fluorides) each play important roles in helping to keep your teeth for a lifetime. Professional fluorides make teeth stronger and even heal weakened areas while home fluorides assist in this process. In the lifelong fight against cavities, both adults and children benefit from in-office treatment and from home fluorides.<\/p>\n
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Root Planing and Scaling<\/h2>\n
This extensive cleaning treatment is provided by the hygienist for patients who have tartar, calculus, and bacteria buried below the gum line on the tooth. Your regular tooth brushing and flossing removes the tartar that is above the gum line of your tooth. Root planing and scaling helps to prevent and in some cases to treat gum disease. This technique is most often used when the gum pockets of your tooth have a measurement that is greater than 3mm (average pocket depth is less than 3mm). When tartar and calculus attach to your tooth below the gum line, they pull the gum tissue away from the tooth, creating the deep pocket. The tartar and calculus must then be removed so that the gum can heal and close the pocket to less than 3mm. If not treated, the tartar and bacteria will begin to cause gum disease and will deteriorate your bone, tissue, and teeth.<\/p>\n
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Wisdom Teeth Removal<\/h2>\n
Do you still have your wisdom teeth? If so, have you been putting off their removal? Drs. McCullough and Stevens at Floss Family Dentistry can help. At some point in your life, most everyone requires that their wisdom teeth be extracted as a measure of preventative dentistry. A number of painful and lasting problems can occur due to the arrival of wisdom teeth. But, with today\u2019s dental technology, this procedure has been improved to maximize your comfort and to speed along your recovery time. <\/p>\n
Before extracting your wisdom teeth, a local or general anesthetic will be administered based on your own needs and on your patient history. The doctor will then open up the gum tissue over the tooth, will remove any bone covering the tooth, will separate any connective tissue, and will remove the tooth itself. If necessary, Dr. McCullough and Dr. Stevens will use stitches to close the surgical wound. <\/p>\n
In most cases, your recovery from wisdom tooth extraction will only last a few days. Your Floss Family Dentistry team will provide you with detailed information on the do\u2019s and don\u2019ts of recovery, and you will be prescribed medication to manage any pain. Finally, you will have peace of mind knowing that you are no longer at risk for the many problems wisdom teeth can present.<\/p>\n
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Root Canals<\/h2>\n
Damage to the nerve tissue inside of a tooth sometimes requires a root canal procedure. Despite the tales you may have heard regarding the procedure, most root canals are minimally uncomfortable, especially compared to the pain and discomfort you may be feeling before the procedure. Your dentists at Floss Family Dentistry take advantage of advances in both technology and dental techniques that make root canal procedures more effective, while taking less time.<\/p>\n
A root canal involves removing the soft tissue within the tooth (the pulp) when it has become infected and inflamed. Your dentist gently files the infected tissue out of the root canals of the tooth (this is where the procedure gets its name) and fills the void with an inert material. The procedure is completed with the placement of a filling or, in some cases, with a crown.<\/p>\n
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Tooth Extractions<\/h2>\n
In some cases, injury or decay damages a tooth extensively and an extraction is the proper treatment option to start you on the path toward complete dental health. We can remove your troublesome tooth and can give you the treatment options for replacing that tooth to complete your beautiful smile once again.<\/p>\n
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Fillings<\/h2>\n
When the decay has been removed from the tooth, it is replaced with \u201cfilling\u201d material. In the past, amalgam (silver) fillings were placed into the cleaned out portion of the tooth. With advancements in dentistry, you can now have tooth-colored fillings instead of silver fillings. You may even elect to remove your old silver fillings in favor of new, undetectable tooth-colored fillings.<\/p>\n
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Oral Cancer Screenings<\/h2>\n
Oral cancer affects tens of thousands of Americans every year, and one case in four is fatal. As with most cancers, the key to beating the disease is catching it before it progresses to a later stage. With early detection through a routine oral cancer screening, there is a 90% success rate after diagnosis. Trusted dentists like Drs. McCullough and Stevens, are truly your only line of defense against oral cancer. They and their team of dental professionals are the only ones to regularly evaluate your oral health and to notice any potential abnormalities. Gain the peace of mind that comes with a regular oral cancer screening from Drs. McCullough and Stevens. With the help of the latest dental technology, even a diagnosis of oral cancer can be successfully treated through early detection.<\/p>\n
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Nightguards<\/h2>\n
Many people who notice chipped or cracked teeth, but who don\u2019t remember when the injury occurred, damaged their teeth while they were sleeping. Grinding or clenching your teeth during the night will cause your teeth to chip, crack and even break. To keep you from seriously damaging your teeth, we recommend a dental appliance called a night-guard, which protects your teeth from grinding and clenching in your sleep. Our team takes great care in making sure you have a proper fit in order to prevent pain in your jaw joint. Do you also suffer from headaches? If so, you may find that a side benefit of your night-guard is headache prevention. Many headaches start during the night, caused by the extreme pressure generated as you grind and clench your teeth. Ask our team about having a night-guard custom created especially for you.<\/p>\n
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Sealants<\/h2>\n
Dental sealants are plastic coatings or barriers that protect the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. Usually, sealants are applied to the chewing surfaces of your back teeth (premolars and molars) where decay occurs most often. Applying a sealant to your teeth can prevent cavities and the need for fillings (which must be replaced every six to eight years). Children especially benefit from sealants.<\/p>\n
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