At Pebblewood Dental, in Napervill IL, we are pleased to offer a full range of dental care services and dental treatments. Our dental services include: children's, cosmetic, family, general, implant, preventive and restorative dentistry.
The Laser Scanner Provides the Best Detection of Cavities
Perhaps in the past, you have seen your dentist on a regular, six-month schedule to ensure your mouth stays cavity free. On one of those check-ups you are quite shocked to hear you have a large cavity. You wonder how the cavity could have gotten so large so quickly.
The fact is that the cavity was there at least six months ago, but wasn't detectable through visual inspection or X-rays. To provide the best dental care, we use the laser scanner, which can accurately detect even the tiniest cavity. Sometimes tooth sensitivity can go undiagnosed because the cause cannot be found. The laser scanner provides the answers to questionable sensitivities or pain by identifying the source of the problem. It allows for restoration in a cavity's earliest stage to maintain more of your natural tooth structure.
The habit: This nervous habit can chip teeth and impact your jaw. “Placing your jaw for long periods of time in a protruding position can place pressure on it, which is associated with jaw dysfunction,” says Dr. Ruchi Sahota. The solution: Bitter-tasting nail polishes, stress reduction and setting small, realistic goals can help. If certain situations are triggers, hold something to keep your fingers busy. To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org Pebblewood Dental Mark Mendiola, DDS & Larissa Navarro, DDS 1550 North Route 59, Suite 148 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 369-6222 PebblewoodDental.com
The habit: Brushing for two minutes twice a day is one of the best habits you can get into. Just make sure you’re not trying too hard. “Brushing with a hard toothbrush, or brushing too hard, can damage teeth and irritate gums,” says Dr. Matthew Messina. The solution: Use a soft toothbrush with the ADA Seal of Acceptance at the proper pressure. “Don’t think ‘scrub.’ Think ‘massage,’” he says. “Save the hard toothbrush for cleaning the grout in the bathroom tile.” To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org
Medical research has proven that gum disease affects more than your teeth. The bacteria in the gums eventually travels throughout the body and contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, as well as other concerns. What's worse, the American Dental Association has provided the statistic that potentially 80% of Americans have gum disease! That is a staggering percentage of the population with this affliction. If this were another disease, such as tuberculosis, it would be labeled a national epidemic! Dentists are now considering it to be just that, especially because with advanced periodontal disease, you can lose more than your teeth!
The American Academy of Periodontology reports, "studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases." Pebblewood Dental Mark Mendiola, DDS & Larissa Navarro, DDS 1550 North Route 59, Suite 148 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 369-6222 PebblewoodDental.com
The habit: “This can cause chipping or cracking of the teeth, as well as muscle tenderness or joint pain,” Dr. Messina says. “You might also feel like you can’t open your mouth wide or chew with pain.” The solution: “Relaxation exercises and staying aware makes a difference,” he says. A nighttime mouthguard can also help. “You’ll have less tooth damage, less pain and muscle soreness and better sleep.” To read the entire article please visit MouthHealthy.org Pebblewood Dental Mark Mendiola, DDS & Larissa Navarro, DDS 1550 North Route 59, Suite 148 Naperville, IL 60563 (630) 369-6222 PebblewoodDental.com
Perhaps in the past, you have seen your dentist on a regular, six-month schedule to ensure your mouth stays cavity free. On one of those check-ups you are quite shocked to hear you have a large cavity. You wonder how the cavity could have gotten so large so quickly.
The habit: This nervous habit can chip teeth and impact your jaw. “Placing your jaw for long periods of time in a protruding position can place pressure on it, which is associated with jaw dysfunction,” says Dr. Ruchi Sahota.
The habit: Brushing for two minutes twice a day is one of the best habits you can get into. Just make sure you’re not trying too hard. “Brushing with a hard toothbrush, or brushing too hard, can damage teeth and irritate gums,” says Dr. Matthew Messina.
Medical research has proven that gum disease affects more than your teeth. The bacteria in the gums eventually travels throughout the body and contributes to heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, as well as other concerns. What's worse, the American Dental Association has provided the statistic that potentially 80% of Americans have gum disease! That is a staggering percentage of the population with this affliction. If this were another disease, such as tuberculosis, it would be labeled a national epidemic! Dentists are now considering it to be just that, especially because with advanced periodontal disease, you can lose more than your teeth!
The habit: “This can cause chipping or cracking of the teeth, as well as muscle tenderness or joint pain,” Dr. Messina says. “You might also feel like you can’t open your mouth wide or chew with pain.”