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Avoiding the dentist at all costs will have far-reaching consequences. Ignoring a painful tooth or swollen gums will eventually lead to more invasive dental procedures such as root scaling and planing and root canal therapy. Thankfully sedation dentistry takes care of all that. Sedation Dentistry Helps Ease Anxiety According to Dr. Mike Morris from Chittenden Dental, sedation dentistry helps patients with dental fear, giving them a reason to smile again. Skipping dental appointments only makes things worse, especially if you are dealing with a toothache or bleeding gums. When you take a pill the day of or the night before your dental appointment, you will arrive relaxed, and ready for your procedure. Just remember that you will need someone to take you to and from your dental appointment in Burlington if you are having sedation dentistry. Laughing gas, or Nitrous Oxide, is a sedation technique

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If you have missing teeth, you know how annoying it can be. People with missing teeth find it tough to enjoy their favorite foods. Even one lost tooth can affect the way you talk and eat. Chittenden Dental explains that a lost tooth can also change your bite and the way you open and close your mouth. If you are changing your bite because you have lost a tooth or teeth, your TMJ can also be affected. Dental bridges and dental implants both provide support for missing teeth. Dental Implants May Require Bone Grafting While tremendous inroads have been in the world of dental implants, not every patient is a good candidate. These days you can have teeth in a day, but unfortunately, if you are one of those people who has been missing teeth for years, it may not be the best fit

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Everyone knows that men and women are completely different, but did you know that males and females have oral health needs that differ from each other? According to your dentist in Burlington, Dr. Mike Morris, women’s oral health needs change during puberty and pregnancy. Women’s oral health needs change when they go through menopause as well. Puberty and Oral Health When a girl goes through puberty, it triggers progesterone and estrogen. An increase in sex hormones triggers gum blood vessel dilation resulting in swollen, red and bleeding gums. Girls going through puberty can also suffer from mouth sores. Once through puberty, teenagers will often take oral contraceptives staying on them for several years. Oral contraceptives contain progesterone and estrogen. This means that long-term use can cause gum disease. Women on the pill will also be more susceptible to dry socket. Women’s Oral Health and Pregnant

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Infant tooth decay is real and does happen. Your baby’s teeth are important. If your child loses his or her tooth too early, the remaining teeth might not move. There also might not be any room for the permanent teeth to come in. Your Burlington Dentist explains that infant tooth decay is also a real issue. If you don’t think your baby can get tooth decay think again. If left untreated, it will cause pain and be expensive to treat. Untreated tooth decay also leads to infections that could last for the rest of your child’s life. Referred to as early childhood dental caries, infant tooth decay is very common. Baby dental caries are also called nursing caries. Start Healthy Oral Habits Early According to Dr. Mike Morris from Chittenden Dental, teaching proper oral hygiene at an early age helps prevent gum disease and

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Not all people can rely on dental checkups every six months. In fact, some people should pay a visit to their Burlington Dentist four times a year or more. Diabetics, who are especially prone to gum disease, should schedule regular dental visits according to their Burlington dentist’s recommendations. Why Bi-Annual Dental Checkups May Not Be Enough Research dental checkups on the internet and most recommendations are twice yearly checkups. According to Dr. Mike Morris from Chittenden Dental, every patient is different. There is no one size fits all solution for dental care. That means what is right for your best friend, may not be right for you. Signs That You Should See Your Dentist in Burlington How often you see Dr. Morris depends on your oral health. If you are less than diligent with oral hygiene, you should probably schedule professional cleanings more often

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What you put in your mouth plays a huge role in the health of your smile. According to your dentist in Burlington, Dr. Mike Morris, some foods, even so called healthy foods, should be eliminated from your diet because they can cause problems for your teeth. Starchy Foods Cause Problems for Healthy Teeth Anything that contains starch will get stuck between your teeth and stay on the crevices at the back of your teeth. Consequently, starchy foods are not good for healthy teeth, and will break down into sugar when consumed. Bread, potato chips, pretzels, and even pasta will stick to your teeth. If you must indulge rinse after you enjoy, or brush your teeth. Healthy Teeth Don’t Need Citrus Fruits and Juices Who doesn’t love a big juicy orange or grapefruit? Unfortunately, too much citrus will cause problems for your teeth. Frequent exposure to

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If you are proud of your 15-year-old silver amalgam fillings, it’s time to schedule an appointment with your Burlington Dentist. Although you may not be in pain or notice anything, there could be something lurking under your old fillings. That something is called tooth decay. Consequently, you'll need to see your dentist. Filled Teeth can Still Become Decayed According to Dr. Mike Morris from Chittenden Dental, teeth that are filled can still become decayed, especially if you have leaky or cracked fillings. Cavities and decay can occur anywhere, even under or around your old fillings. What’s worse is that debris and bacteria will find their way in creating more dental caries. Because it is impossible to brush under your dental restorations, tooth-damaging acids will eat away at the healthy part of the restored tooth. Dr. Morris and his team recommend that you have your

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Not all teeth can be whitened with over the counter or even professional tooth whitening products. If you have tooth colored fillings, porcelain veneers or other types of restorative or cosmetic dentistry, no amount of tooth whitening will lighten your smile. Why Can’t All Teeth Be Whitened? Dr. Mike Morris from Chittenden Dental explains that even professional teeth whitening can’t brighten porcelain veneers or dental implants. Although there are certain teeth bleaching products that can lighten interior stains, teeth whitening doesn’t always work. Because bleach penetrates the enamel on your teeth, your teeth become whiter. Restorations won’t absorb the hydrogen peroxide, which is the active whitening agent in most products. I Don’t Have Restorations But Still Don’t See Results If you are using over the counter strips, gels, pastes, polishes, rinses or trays, your teeth will never get as white as they could with

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Custom made mouthguards are the best way to keep you and your family protected. April is National Facial Awareness month and that means more hours outdoors and more time playing sports. Keeping your head, face and mouth protected, is essential. You wouldn’t go on a mountain bike ride without a helmet, so why would you neglect a mouthguard? Types of Mouthguards Available According to your dentist in Burlington, there are three types of mouth protectors available. Standard, Boil and Bite and Custom Made Standard mouth protectors A one-size fits all solution really isn’t the best idea. Standard mouth protectors are inexpensive and available at your sports store or local pharmacy. Because these types of mouth protectors are bulky, they are uncomfortable making it difficult to talk and even breathe. Nine times out of ten standard mouth protectors stay off the playing field and in the

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If you have missing teeth, or your dentist in Burlington has recommended tooth replacement, there are a couple of options. The method you choose depends on how long your tooth has been missing and where the missing tooth is located. Dental implants require sufficient bone. If you are missing an upper tooth, sinus lift surgery is usually necessary, as there isn’t enough bone to hold the tooth. If this is the case and you don’t want surgery, your other options include temporary or partial dentures and dental bridges. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are manufactured out of titanium and are surgically placed in or on top of your jawbone. In most cases, missing teeth on the bottom will not require surgery unless the tooth has been missing for some time. If your teeth have been gone for more than a few months, Dr.

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