Stop! Consult your Cosmetic Dentist If...

         

Consult with the Cosmetic Dentist if you experience the following symptoms:

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    Your smile is so important, if you are struggling to enjoy the foods you love it may be time to talk to Dr. Anna Lee and her team about options. No one should have to go through the holiday season avoiding the foods they love because of dental pain. 

     Temperature sensitivity to cold and cold food and drinks

·       Sensitive to air

·       Tooth pain may be constant or comes and goes

·       Feel pain when chewing

·       Feel pain when release the bite

    For more information on cosmetic dental procedures that can give you your smile and health back, contact Dr. Anna Lee and her team today. 

How to Restore Broken Teeth?

                              

Holidays are here!   

You bite into a piece of caramel chocolate crunch and you notice something hard in your mouth that does not melt or dissolve.  You realize a piece of tooth is broken in your mouth. 

Enamel that covers the teeth is strong and it is the most mineralized tissue in the body.  However, enamel strength has its limits.  Broken teeth can happen in several ways:

·       Biting down on something hard

·       Being hit in the face or mouth

·       Falling

·       Having cavities that weaken the tooth

· Having large, old amalgam fillings that don’t support the remaining enamel of the tooth

If you think that you have a broken tooth, DO NOT PANIC. Consult with the Cosmetic Dentist for a diagnosis and treatment plan. There are several treatment options that the Cosmetic Dentist can perform to restore broken teeth.

A minor break of the tooth may not cause pain.  But the tongue may be irritated by the sharp edges of the broken tooth.   The tooth may experience discomfort or pain if a large piece of the tooth breaks off and exposes the nerve inside the tooth.  Tooth may be temperature sensitive to hot or cold foods or drinks.  Pain from a broken tooth may be constant or may come and go.  Many people feel pain when they chew because chewing puts pressure on the tooth.

For more information on cosmetic procedures contact Dr. Anna Lee and her team. 

Tips for a Positive Dental Visit

 

Having a positive dental visit is so important for you and your children. The goal of Dr. Anna Lee and her team when you visit is to improve your smile, but also to ensure you are comfortable and have the experience you need to have to enjoy coming back. Here are 4 tips to helping your child enjoy their dental visit.

·       schedule your child’s first dental visit by age 1 or within six months after the first tooth erupts.

·       schedule a morning appointment when the child is well rested and cooperative.

·       stay positive!   Say positive things about going to the dentist. 

·       make your child’s visit an enjoyable outing.  Teaching your child good oral hygiene habits early can lead to a lifetime of good dental health.

For more information on improving your dental visit, contact Dr. Anna Lee and her team today.

End of Your Child’s Visit

Once you and your child spend time with Dr. Anna Lee there may be some things you need to know.  Your dental visit is important and is the key to your dental health. Here are 6 tips to keep in mind after your dental visit with Dr. Lee and her team.

·       review and discuss the findings of the exam

·       learn how to clean your child’s teeth

·       receive advice of home care, oral hygiene, diet and use of toothpaste

·       know what to expect as your child grows and develops in the coming months

·       schedule a 6 months checkup and hygiene appointment

·       they will reward the child a prize, stickers, crayons, key chains and age appropriate toys, for being such an excellent patient

For more information on your dental visit, contact Dr. Lee and her team.