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Family Dentistry
At Contemporary Dentistry, we enjoy taking care of
your entire family. We believe that
positive dental
experiences at an early age are important to your
child's long term commitment to dental health. We
see children beginning at age 3 in our office, and
will
recommend a Pediatric Dentist for younger
children or those with specialized needs.
Dental Sealants
Sealants are a great way to protect tiny grooves in young teeth from decay-causing bacteria
and
sugar. A special plastic coating is painted over the surface of the tooth and hardened
using a bright
light - no drilling required!
Mercury-free Dentistry
For many years in dentistry, a material called dental "amalgam" was used for dental fillings. More
commonly known as the "silver fillings", this material
was composed of various metals including
mercury, a chemical element
that is known to be toxic to the human body.
Improvements in the
development of high-durability composite resin
materials over the past several years have made
the use of mercury
fillings unnecessary today. Some insurance companies continue to use
amalgam fillings as a basis for reimbursment of dental fillings, often at a
lesser rate than
composite fillings.
At Contemporary Dentistry, your health and safety come first. All of the
filling materials that we use
are mercury-free. We invite any questions you may have regarding the use of mercury-based
materials in dentistry.
Healthy Gums
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Your gums perform an important function in your body. They protect
and provide support for your teeth, as well as provide blood flow to
the
jaw bone and tooth structures.
Periodontitis is a progressive disease that begins when bacteria
penetrate and grow beneath the gums. As the disease spreads,
gum
tissue and eventually bone is destroyed. If left untreated, periodontal
disease will erode
enough bone and gum tissue so that the affected
teeth become loose and literally fall out.
The Good News
If detected early through regular dental checkups, the progress of
periodontal disease can often be
arrested through nonsurgical gum
treatments and meticulous home care. In some cases, surgical
procedures can be used to treat bone loss or advanced penetration of
the infection.
At your dental checkup, we will use a special instrument that is
calibrated to measure the space
between your teeth and gums. This
process will reveal any abnormal "pockets" - an indication of
areas of
gum disease in need of treatment.
Take Care of Yourself
Prevention and early treatment of periodontal disease is not just about
saving teeth - the bacteria
that cause periodontal disease have been
linked to diabetes, heart disease, and pre-term and low
birth weight
babies.
Common signs of periodontal disease are bleeding and swollen
gums, persistent bad breath, and
gum recession.
The key is detection - contact us today to schedule a comprehensive
dental
examination so that we can measure your gums and determine
your periodontal "score".
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