Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about Emergency Dentistry!
Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about the role played by your Dental Assistant!
Intra-Oral Camera Makes You a Part of the Team
Our dentists approach dental care as a team effort. One of the ways they succeed in this endeavor is through the use of the high-tech intra-oral camera. This tiny video camera delivers a close-up image of the interior of your mouth. You become an active participant in each dental decision, because you can see what work needs to be completed and which teeth are doing well. You'll be delighted with the results!
Perledent Dental Care
Kyle Van, DDS
2110 NW Amberbrook Dr
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 533-5539
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With the American population living longer, seniors' oral health has become an important issue, as has the widespread problem of elder abuse. Every year more than 2.5 million older Americans may be victims of elder abuse, and in some cases dentists serve as the first line of defense, according to a report in the May/June 2005 issue of General Dentistry, the clinical, peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry (AGD).
To read the entire article, visit: KnowYourTeeth.com
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If your mouth or jaw hurt, it could be from a toothache. Toothaches usually indicate a cavity but they can also signal gum disease. In some cases, a toothache is a sign of an abscess or impacted tooth. A toothache should be evaluated by a dentist right away to determine the cause of the problem and prevent the tooth from dying.
Above article from: MouthHealthy.org
Perledent Dental Care Kyle Van, DDS 2110 NW Amberbrook Dr Beaverton, OR 97006 (503) 533-5539 NiceSmileNow.com
TMJ/TMD - Proper Bite Alignment Treatment Helps You Say 'Goodbye' to Headaches and Jaw Pain!
Are you aware that the pain you suffer from in your neck and shoulders may be the result of misaligned dental occlusion (i.e. your bite)? Excess tension in your jaw muscles may also cause frequent headaches and aching or popping jaws. If your teeth have been worn down over the years or lost due to accident or dental disease, your jaw is not able to settle into a naturally relaxed position. It is time to restore your dental occlusion, allowing your jaw to return to the position that nature intended, so you can stop living with the pain. We will consult with you regarding your treatment options and the best way to resolve the problems before they become worse.
Your mother was right: Never open bottles, packages, or other containers with your teeth. You might permanently chip or crack the enamel.Gnawing on anything else -- like pens or fingernails -- or chomping down on seeds, popcorn kernels, or ice could have the same result.Above article from: Webmd.com/oral-health
Perledent Dental Care Kyle Van, DDS 2110 NW Amberbrook Dr Beaverton, OR 97006 (503) 533-5539 NiceSmileNow.com
Saving Hopeless Teeth
Missing teeth pose serious threats to your overall dental health. A root canal can save teeth with roots that have been damaged or infected and used to require extraction. A root canal is a procedure that repairs a tooth by removing the pulp chamber and filling the space with a filling material. This is often necessary when dental decay reaches the nerve of the tooth (or the tooth has become infected), and beyond the scope of a simple filling. At Perledent Dental Care, we are experienced in root canal therapy. The root canal has acquired an unwarranted reputation as something to be avoided. However, with modern anesthetics and technology, root canals are actually a manageable form of treatment.
Perledent Dental Care
Kyle Van, DDS
2110 NW Amberbrook Dr
Beaverton, OR 97006
(503) 533-5539
NiceSmileNow.com
The best way to find out why a tooth is sensitive is to have dental professional examine you. They can look for the signs of dentin exposure, and run tests to determine what the true cause of the sensitivity is. Sometimes, the sensitivity is due to a cavity or gum disease - these can be treated to address the sensitivity. Other times, the cause of the sensitivity is because the enamel has been lost through abrasion or erosion, or the gums have receded, causing the roots to be exposed.
What Can Be Done?If the sensitivity is due to a cavity, a restoration can be placed. If gum disease is the cause, the dental professional can perform a thorough cleaning of the area.
However, if the cause is from dentin being exposed, then there are a number of professional and at home treatments that can be used to reduce the sensitivity.
In Office Procedures:
- Fluoride varnish can be applied to exposed areas, strengthening the enamel and dentin
- Fluoride foam or gel can be placed into a mouth tray; you then sit with this in your mouth for 3-5 minutes, providing the teeth with a high concentration of fluoride to strengthen the areas
- Bonding agent, the material used to stick tooth colored restorations to teeth, can be used to seal the dentin surface and provide a barrier to the stimuli that cause sensitivity
At Home:
- Use a very soft bristle tooth brush, with low abrasive tooth paste
- Brush correctly and do not over brush
- Use a tooth paste specially formulated to soothe the nerve endings in the tooth
- Use a high concentration fluoride toothpaste (given to you by the dental professional) to strengthen the tooth surface
There are a number of treatments available, and your dental professional can help you find those that will work best, depending on your situation. Always seek a dental professional's help - do not try to diagnose this problem yourself. It may be the sign of something more serious, and only a dental professional can tell you what it really is.
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Perledent Dental Care Kyle Van, DDS 2110 NW Amberbrook Dr Beaverton, OR 97006 (503) 533-5539 NiceSmileNow.com
Intra-Oral Camera Makes You a Part of the Team
Are you aware that the pain you suffer from in your neck and shoulders may be the result of misaligned dental occlusion (i.e. your bite)? Excess tension in your jaw muscles may also cause frequent headaches and aching or popping jaws. If your teeth have been worn down over the years or lost due to accident or dental disease, your jaw is not able to settle into a naturally relaxed position. It is time to restore your dental occlusion, allowing your jaw to return to the position that nature intended, so you can stop living with the pain. We will consult with you regarding your treatment options and the best way to resolve the problems before they become worse.
Missing teeth pose serious threats to your overall dental health. A root canal can save teeth with roots that have been damaged or infected and used to require extraction. A root canal is a procedure that repairs a tooth by removing the pulp chamber and filling the space with a filling material. This is often necessary when dental decay reaches the nerve of the tooth (or the tooth has become infected), and beyond the scope of a simple filling. At Perledent Dental Care, we are experienced in root canal therapy. The root canal has acquired an unwarranted reputation as something to be avoided. However, with modern anesthetics and technology, root canals are actually a manageable form of treatment.
