Compass Dental Blog

More isn’t necessarily better but it may well be the case where dental office amenities are concerned. Most patients are a little nervous about going to the dentist in the first place, especially if they suspect that they may have a cavity or the beginnings of gum disease, for instance. They may have had to make changes in their workplace schedule or hurried across town to make it to their appointment on time. Pleasant surroundings and a friendly greeting will go a long way in putting patients at ease.

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There’s no reason to feel anxious about an upcoming dental appointment. Thanks to the decidedly developed technology in the field things like high speed radiology, oral cameras and sedation dentistry have taken the dread out of going to the dentist. Many procedures can now be done with little or no local anesthetic and the time you will actually spend in the chair has been minimized. However, if you are still experiencing some level of stress about the thought of having a dental procedure there are some simple ways to reduce your stress.

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X-ray technology is vital to the dental profession. It gives dentists the ability to detect a cavity in between two teeth, an abscess that may be festering under the gumline or any other issues hiding beneath the surface that can’t be seen during a routine exam. Radiology is also used to monitor the development of teeth that have not yet erupted.

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Oral dental sedation has made a huge difference in the field of modern dentistry. People who have neglected their oral health because of an overwhelming fear of having a painful experience or the prospect of having to go through a series of time consuming dental appointments can now put those issues to rest.

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An in-office fluoride treatment is commonly thought of as a procedure for a child who is particularly cavity prone but fluoride protects against tooth decay at any age. It also works to relieve acute tooth sensitivity. Tooth sensitivity increases when the protective coating of enamel starts to deteriorate or when gum tissue starts to separate from the teeth.

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The cause of your tooth sensitivity may be determined in part by the type of pain you are experiencing. Your dentist will ask you to describe your feelings so that he can use what is known as “differential diagnosis” to rule out the possible causes one by one. This process of elimination will lead to the source of your pain.

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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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