Compass Dental Blog

Who knew that your dentist could help you stop snoring? Compass Dental in Savannah offers patients an alternative. Sleep apnea is a breathing disorder that can keep you from getting an uninterrupted night’s rest. One of the symptoms associated with the disorder is the incessant snoring that in some cases can be loud enough to wake other members of the household, even those sleeping two rooms away!

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Tooth enamel is the outer coating of our teeth that serves as a type of armor for the underlying layers. The enamel gets its strength from the mineral content which enables it to provide a roadblock to the acids and bacterial plaque that leads to tooth decay. It also insulates the more sensitive parts of our teeth from the effects of the hot and cold foods and drinks that we like to enjoy. Our tooth enamel will begin to de-mineralize over time, we can’t avoid it but we can make every effort to turn it around.

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A dental hygienist must be good at multitasking. She will most likely be the first to greet a patient and get him ready for the exam. If it is the patient’s first visit to the office the hygienist will take a complete dental and medical history listing all current medications both prescription and over the counter. These records are essential to the dentist as a source for future reference and as a safeguard against dangerous drug interaction.

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A healthy smile is a big part of the first impression that you present to others, so it’s no wonder that the manufacturers of teeth whitening products are having such a rush of success. Now it’s easier than ever before to get that brilliant smile.

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Among the top priorities for people who are trying to find a permanent dental home for themselves or their family members will be the credentials of the dental professionals, their experience and the patient reviews of the practice. The efficiency of the office staff however, will also count for a lot.

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Methods of prevention are key to good dental health but early detection is also important. We can thank the technological advancements that the dental industry has been able to take advantage of for the fact that dentists are now able to identify a developing cavity, or diagnosis the early stage of gum disease before these issues can become something more significant. The longer a dental disease is left to fester, the more extensive the treatment procedure will be.

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Dental phobia is a real phenomena. It is defined as an unreasonable fear about having a dental procedure. Most of us can deal with the minor feelings of anxiety that are associated with going to the dentist but someone suffering from dental phobia can’t conquer their feelings so easily. Instead, they avoid the fear by eliminating the cause – they stop going to the dentist altogether! Obviously a lack of professional care can lead to major dental issues. Oral conscious sedation has greatly benefited those patients who suffer from this kind of anxiety.

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If you have chipped a tooth don’t delay, have it fixed asap in order to avoid further injury. When you see your dentist he will evaluate the extent of the damage done and outline the recommended treatment option. A porcelain onlay is one alternative.

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One of the main goals when looking for a family dentist is to find one who can provide services for kids, teens and adults. Many of today’s family dental practices also offer some cosmetic procedures which can be a deciding factor in the search. When your teenager wants to have her teeth whitened for that special event for instance, it will be good to know that she’s in the experienced hands of an established family dental professional.

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Sometimes despite the best efforts of your dentist a tooth that has been damaged beyond repair will have to be extracted in order to avoid further infection. A simple extraction is a comparatively simple procedure thanks to advanced technology and sedation dentistry. It is very important however, to follow pre and post-op instructions to the letter.

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