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How to Avoid Toothaches
How to Avoid Toothaches Have you ever been out of town and experienced a toothache? Its not uncommon for this to happen if you are not regularly visiting your dentist. There is also not too much you can do about it while you are out of town either. However, if it is an extreme circumstance, you may have to go to the emergency room, which will end up costing you lots of time and money. An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Pound of Cure Preventative care is the number one goal of combating a toothache. It is important to regularly attend your dental visits and get your cleanings, fluorides, x-rays, oral cancer screenings, and sealants, in order to prevent a toothache. By regularly going to the dentist, we can catch the signs of issues that lead to toothaches such as cavities or tooth sensitivities. If you are hesitant about going to the dentist because of your dental insurance coverage, or lack of it, we offer the Bilski Dental Savings plan, which is often a better choice than some insurance
What Dentists Fight
What Dentists Fight- Cavities and Gum Disease All dentists know that to the most common issues people have with their teeth and overall oral health is cavities and gum disease. Our goal as dentists is to keep your mouth as healthy as possible so that your total health will benefit from your oral health. However, we do see many patients who get cavities and or gum disease. Gum Disease Gum disease is a common but harmful disease that, if not properly taken care of, can lead to infection, tooth loss, and other issues. Gum disease can be identified by bleeding, swollen, red, and even receding gums. Cavities Cavities are a result of execs bacteria forming on your teeth. These bacteria eat away at your teeth, causing holes to develop, which can also lead to tooth loss, infection, and pain. How We Combat Gum Disease and Cavities A typical healthy patient should go to the dentist at least two times a year, every six months. However, if we notice signs of gum irritation or cavities, we
Free Dental Insurance Evaluation
Free Dental Insurance Evaluation in Independence, Ohio Dental insurance or the lack of it is one of the biggest reasons that people dont go to the dentist regularly. But total dental health is an extremely important part of a healthy lifestyle. That is why at Bilski Family Dentistry, we offer any means we can to help our patients afford dental care. Free Evaluations Help You Make the Right Choice We provide free dental insurance evaluations to our patients who either have dental insurance or are thinking about getting it. Our knowledgeable staff will sit with you and lay out all of your options so you can see which coverage is best for you and your family. Many types of insurances will only cover so much or come at a cost that is too expensive for what you are getting. The Bilski Dental Savings Plan In addition to our evaluations, we also offer three Bilski Dental Savings plans that are often a much better value than most insurances. These plans are geared toward kids, adults, and
No Dental Insurance No Problem
No Insurance? No Problem with the Bilski Dental Savings Plan! One of the biggest reasons that people avoid going to the dentist is not because they are scared of the chair, but because they are afraid of what the visits will do to their wallet. Dental insurance can be expensive, and many people dont prioritize their dental health over other things that they want or need. This is why we have recently updated our Bilski Dental Savings Plan. The Bilski Dental Savings Plan There are many insurance programs and savings plans out there, but weve come up with something that really helps our patients save! Instead of having one blanket savings plan, we offer a three-tiered savings plan. The Kids Plan The kids plan is $22 a month for children 13 years old and younger. This includes two cleanings a year and one fluoride, x-ray, and oral cancer screening per year. The Adult Plan The adult plan is $26 a month for anyone14 years old and over. This plan also includes two cleanings a year and
Are You Using the Right Toothbrush?
Are You Using the Right Toothbrush? What kind of toothbrush are you using? Is it the best type of toothbrush for your teeth, gums, and overall mouth health? Many people dont know that the toothbrush they are using could actually be causing problems like gum loss! Manual Toothbrushes If you are using a manual toothbrush, it is important to know that you are using it in the right ways. A manual toothbrush can be a sufficient way to keep your teeth and mouth healthy, but it can also be the cause of some issues such as gum loss. Brushing too hard with a manual toothbrush can cause your gums to bleed and recede. Likewise, using a manual toothbrush with bristles that are hard can also lead to gum loss. That is why you need to use a toothbrush with soft bristles if youre going to be using a manual toothbrush. While shopping for a manual toothbrush, it is also important to make sure you get one with the right amount of rows. For adults, we recommend a manual toothbrush with three or four
Neglecting Dental Health Leads to Gum Disease and Tooth Loss
Neglecting Dental Health Leads to Gum Disease and Tooth Loss A healthy mouth is one of the best indicators of a healthy body. Generally speaking, if you have healthy gums, teeth, and bones, youre doing what you need to be doing. However, if you arent taking care of your mouth, it can lead to some detrimental issues, including gum diseases and tooth loss. What Gum Disease Can Look Like This may seem like an extreme case, but it happens more often than you would think. This patient was terrified at the thought of going to the dentist, so they avoided it for many years. Once they finally realized they needed to come in because of loose teeth, it was far too late. We were able to take a piece of gauze and take these teeth out of the patients mouth without Novocain or procedures or anything like that! Their teeth and bones literally just came right out of their mouth. This was a result of neglecting proper care for their teeth and mouth and lack of dental visits. This is a photo of the
Should I Get Dentures or Dental Implants?
Should I Get Dentures or Dental Implants? Dentures Candidates for dentures are individuals who have total edentulism, which means that they have no teeth at all. Millions of Americans have missing teeth, and about three-quarters of the population of the United States is missing at least one to two teeth. Dentures are not a replacement for your teeth, but they are a solution for people who have no teeth. There are always options for our patients who do not have teeth from dentures to dental implants, and it is all about what you want. When it comes to patients who choose dentures, they usually have no issues with the upper set of dentures. The upper set can stay in place very easy with little to no issue with chewing due to your saliva keeping them in place. However, many people have trouble keeping their lower dentures in place. They often have a hard time chewing and even talking because their lower set of dentures will pop out of their mouth completely. Dental Implants Vs. Dentures The
Don't Ignore Your Toothaches
Dont Ignore Your Toothaches! Have you been experiencing a toothache that is persistent, painful, or debilitating? There could be a number of causes for this toothache but only one way to know; going to the dentist! Though it may not always be a serious issue, sometimes a simple toothache can be life-threatening. What Could Cause a Toothache? Adult toothaches can stem from a bad bite, a cracked tooth, dying nerves, infection, or Temporomandibular joint (TMJ). Diagnosing an adult toothache used to be a difficult job for dentists because it was almost like trial and error. Nowadays, we have great technologies that allow us to narrow down the causes so we can quickly find the problem. It is important to go to the dentist as soon as you notice the toothache because ignoring it wont work. There has never been a toothache caused by a cavity or cracked tooth that healed itself. When you come into the dentist with a toothache, we will work with you, ask you questions about your symptoms,
What Should I Do if My Child has a Toothache?
What Should I Do if My Child has a Toothache? If you have a young child, you know how energetic they can be. At the same time, you know when something is wrong. If they are complaining about their mouth or tooth hurting, you should take it seriously because it could be a serious problem. What Causes Children to have Toothaches? At Bilski Family Dentistry, we often see young children who are complaining about a toothache, and after we take a look, we find that they have a decayed baby tooth. This decay is painful for your child because it exposes the nerves in the more sensitive layers of your childs teeth. This can also lead to infection, which can cause even more painful problems. In most cases, we have to extract the tooth, which is no fun for the kids, or the parents, or the parents wallets, especially because it can all be prevented! Another reason your child may have a toothache could be that their roots have dissolved. This is natural as children grow; however, the gum is so
The Benefits of Molar and Bicuspid Implants
Molar and Bicuspid Implants If we have to extract a tooth, it is usually because of tooth decay, infection, fractures, or accidents. Sometimes we have to sacrifice the original tooth. The cost of risk vs. rewardof trying to save natural teeth, in the long run, is sometimes not a good economic choice. Why Implants Might be a Better Choice The alternative would be to take those teeth out and place implants. Usually, without disease, we can extract a tooth and put an implant in the bones. We place the implants and allow them to integrate or heal. During the healing period of about four months, you where temporary teeth until your implants have completely healed so we can place The most common teeth that we do dental implants for are the molars and bicuspids, the smaller teeth in front of your molar. This is because these teeth are used for chewing and will wear more, collect more bacterial, and are harder to brush. A Patient Example This patient came in knowing she had to have one
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