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COVID-19 Office Updates We are re-opening Monday, May 4th. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please call our office at 219-865-4095 Safety is always our number one focus. Our high standard of care ensures that your trust and safety are never compromised. COVID-19 Office Updates Read More
We are re-opening Monday, May 4th. If you are experiencing a dental emergency, please call our office at 219-865-4095 Safety is always our number one focus. Our high standard of care ensures that your trust and safety are never compromised. |
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What Is a Periodontal Stabilization Splint and When Do You Need Them? |
Posted on 6/22/2020 by Crossroads Family Dental |
| If you know someone who suffers from gum disease, you may have heard him or her talk about a periodontal stabilization splint. Most people are not aware of what this device is, or how it can help them. Here is more information on the matter. What Is a Periodontal Stabilization Splint? Simply put, a periodontal stabilization splint is a piece of material that is attached to teeth that have become loose due to excessive gum or bone tissue loss. In the vast majority of cases, this situation is due to gum disease. The split is affixed to the inner surface of the teeth, minimizing its visibility. It helps hold the teeth in place in order to prevent damage from wobbling or moving teeth. When Do You Need a Periodontal Stabilization Splint? Of course, every case is different, but a rule of thumb is that a periodontal stabilization splint will be used when you have suffered significant loss of the bone supporting the tooth. For many people, ™significant™ means loss of 40% or more of the bone tissue. This number can be moved up or down depending on a few things such as how you chew your food, the types of food you eat, and so on. Other factors to consider are the length of the roots of the affected teeth. Teeth with shorter roots will be more susceptible to damage from supporting bone loss, and a significant bone loss would be less than 40%. On the other hand, if the roots are long, the tooth may be able to withstand a bone loss of more than 40% before a periodontal stabilization splint is necessary. If you are suffering from gum disease, the best thing to do is address it right away. It is highly responsive to treatment, and you may be able to avoid using a periodontal stabilization splint.... Read more... |
How Bright, White Teeth Can Make You Look Years Younger |
Posted on 6/8/2020 by Crossroads Family Dental |
| There comes a certain age in life where looking as many years younger as possible is the dream. People who are in their 40's but could pass as 27 are the envy of many folks looking to achieve the same. Luckily, there are aspects of your body that you can change to give off a younger appearance, and one of those is your teeth. Why Whiter Teeth Can Make You Appear Younger Aging is often associated with darker teeth and youth is associated with white, model-like teeth. With this in mind, it becomes easy to understand how achieving a bright, white smile can provide you the desired look you are seeking. Even if you have what naturally comes with aging such as wrinkles or graying hair, having your teeth whitened will give you a highly noticeable appearance. Your mouth is a huge component of how you appear to others and what could stand out more than a dazzling smile? How To Whiten Your Teeth You can achieve white teeth at home by keeping up on your dental hygiene. There are plenty of toothpaste products on the market that contain whitening properties such as baking soda that will leave you with a whiter smile in 1-2 weeks' time. This is called an abrasive effect and in general, the more abrasive the toothpaste is, the quicker the whitening process becomes. Next, you can get your teeth professionally whitened. This is the quickest way of achieving this effect and is a service that we offer. We think you will be amazed at the results. Just remember that to keep up the effect, you'll have to be on top of your oral health! If you are interested in having your teeth whitened, you can call our office to schedule an appointment or ask questions pertaining to the whitening procedure. We hope to see you!... Read more... |
What Is UV Teeth Whitening? |
Posted on 5/29/2020 by Crossroads Family Dental |
| Stained teeth leave a bad impression on people and often lead them to believe you have bad oral hygiene. Although some people have impeccable oral hygiene, their lifestyle choices would result in them having stained and yellowish teeth. A few common reasons why your teeth could lose its whiteness include excessive caffeine consumption, smoking, or chewing tobacco. Stained teeth are not appealing to the eyes and sometimes it's difficult to clean your teeth on your own which is why UV teeth whitening solutions under the care of professionals are highly recommended. Faster Process With the advancement in dental technology, teeth whitening processes have also advanced a lot. While the earlier gel-based teeth whitening solution took time to take effect and were inconvenient, the latest UV teeth whitening technology can be done in just one sitting. This means that you could walk into our office and walk out with pearly whites in just a matter of a couple of hours. This convenience can be afforded because of our state of the art equipment. Better Oral Hygiene Once you complete your UV teeth whitening process, there are several benefits that you receive. The biggest advantage is it does not affect the enamel of your teeth in any way. The structure and integrity of your teeth will not be compromised when you undergo a UV teeth whitening procedure. You will also manage to enhance your oral hygiene when you undergo this teeth whitening process with us. When your teeth are sparkling clean, you will do that little bit extra to keep them that way and this helps to enhance your dental care as well. If you are still not sure about how UV teeth whitening process can benefit you or how long it takes for a single sitting then you should contact our office right away and make an appointment at your earliest convenience.... Read more... |
