So what is there to talk about in dentistry? It is fair question; I mean there is only so much you can say about “Cosmetic Dentistry” or Porcelain veneers, or “Whitening” or “Teeth Bleaching” that hasn’t already been overdone. But there is a lot more to discuss that has an impact on your health. Dentistry at its best today is about:
· Bisphosphonate think “Fosomax” therapy for osteoporosis and necrosis of the jawbone; should you be concerned?
· Periodontal (gum tissue) health and the effect it can have on the health of your arteries and risk it can hold for cardiovascular disease.
· Oral cancer risks and the means to early detection
· Senior dental health issues are changing as more of us live longer, have our teeth and want to keep them.
· What do you do when you retire and lose your dental insurance?
· Dental insurance is it a benefit or a gigantic rip off?
· Childhood decay rates are soaring, why and what to do
· Conservative dentistry using Minimally Invasive techniques and approaches to care
· How technology is a benefit to your dental care and this includes:
o digital x-rays
o 3-D scanning
o CEREC, lasers
o technologies to detect decay without x-rays
o intraoral digital photography
o digital record keeping
o 3-D cone beam x-ray
o 3-D treatment planning software and more
· Should you have that Root Canal done?
· Should you have that tooth replaced with an Implant?
· Should you have your denture or partial denture replaced with an Implant “supported” or Implant “retained” prosthesis?
· Tooth decay:
o What causes decay…really?
o Lots of cavities? Are there some new approaches to treatment and prevention?
· Hate to go to the dentist? It is not the same place you may be remembering, what to look for.
Dentistry today is about prevention of disease and retention of natural teeth for a lifetime. You cannot be healthy without dental health. There is a lot in Dentistry to talk about, that is what we will be doing here, and we invite you to join us.
