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Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care
Appointments: (317) 846-6107
Rebecca Bolon D.D.S.
Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care
9311 N Meridian St Suite 200
Indianapolis, IN 46260
The friendly, caring staff of Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care in the Indianapolis, Indiana area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Rebecca Bolon, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.
Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care practices the highest infection control standards to protect our patients and ourselves. In the Indianapolis, IN area, Dr. Rebecca Bolon and her staff strictly observe all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines. All instruments are cleaned, disinfected and routinely sterilized as recommended by the American Dental Association and the Centers for Disease Control. Whenever possible, disposable, single-use items are used to ensure your safety.
Dr. Rebecca Bolon has a gentle touch and provides comfortable cleaning for a whiter smile. Offering general dentistry in the Indianapolis, Indiana area, Dr. Bolon assures you that a bright, healthy smile is the result of regular, preventative, professional dental cleanings.
Here at Rebecca Bolon Orthodontic Care, your comfort is our number one priority. We will do our utmost to put you at ease and keep you feeling relaxed and secure. Under the experienced leadership of Dr. Rebecca Bolon, our dedicated team of professionals is at your service to explain your treatment thoroughly and answer any questions you may have.
Lake Country Dental
Appointments: (817) 236-8771
Aaron Blackwelder D.M.D.
Lake Country Dental
8461 Boat Club Road
Fort Worth, TX 76179
Aaron Blackwelder, D.M.D., provides general dentistry for people of all ages. Dental health is important during your entire life. When your teeth are healthy, it follows that you will be healthier, and your quality of life increases. No matter what your age, Lake Country Dental is here to serve your dental needs in the Fort Worth, Texas area.
David B. Graham, D.D.S
Appointments: (757) 547-7070
David Graham D.D.S.
David B. Graham, D.D.S
524 Albemarle Drive Suite 9
Chesapeake, VA 23322
David B. Graham, D.D.S welcomes emergency appointments. We know that dental emergencies can occur at any time. Our 24-hour voice mail alerts Chesapeake area dentist Dr. David Graham to your need. We are here to help you at any time.
Dental bonding in the Chesapeake area is available from experienced dentist David Graham, D.D.S.. If your teeth have unsightly cracks or discoloration, dental bonding can help.
It's a quick and non-invasive procedure that corrects minor cosmetic flaws and restores your natural smile. You'll feel great being able to show your natural again.
Dr. David Graham at his Chesapeake dentistry practice is pleased to offer you a free smile analysis if you are 18 years old or older. Our friendly and professional team will make you feel comfortable and welcome.
We'll answer your questions and assess your dental needs to achieve long term oral health. Our goal is to make your visit enjoyable, and to give you the smile you deserve.
David Graham, D.D.S., in the Chesapeake area accepts Delta Dental® insurance. Our experienced team at David B. Graham, D.D.S will file your insurance claim for you.
We want your dental treatment to be affordable for you. We're committed to helping you maintain your life-long oral health.
Dr. David Graham can improve the entire health of your mouth with a non-removable bridge. That will keep your surrounding teeth in position and help maintain the structure of your face and jaw.
Come visit David B. Graham, D.D.S in the Chesapeake, VA area. See what we can do to improve your appearance and oral health!
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How To Stop Dry Mouth: What You Should Know
Saliva, which contains essential protein molecules, electrolytes, and minerals, is critical to good oral dentistry health. Saliva lubricates and cleanses the mouth, preserves and bathes tooth structure, neutralizes acids that cause cavities, limits growth of bacteria, viruses, and fungi, dissolves and breaks down food, assists with taste, keeps the mouth moist (no dry mouth which helps with speaking and eating), and facilitates the retention of dentures.
Research has shown that healthy, unmedicated older adults do not have any significant decrease in saliva flow. Loss of saliva and dry mouth are not the result of normal aging, but are instead associated with illness, disease, medication treatments, and medication.
Reduced saliva flow increases the harmful effects of the organisms of the mouth, causing dental cavities, bleeding gums, plaque, burning mouth, pain, soft tissue infections, and cracks. In addition, an individual may have difficulty speaking, tasting, and swallowing food. Dentures do not fit well or feel comfortable when saliva is reduced.
Older adults take many over-the-counter and prescription medications for chronic medical conditions and disorders. For many of these medications, decrease in saliva flow is a common side effect. In fact, over 500 prescriptions and over-the-counter medications cause dry mouth (xerostomia). The medications most often associated with dry mouth are:
- tricyclic antidepressants
- antipsychotics
- antianxiety
- antihistamines
- decongestants
- antihypertensives
- diuretics
- antiparkinsonism
- anticholinergics
Although medication use is frequently associated with dry mouth, certain medical diseases, conditions, or treatments reduce saliva flow. Examples are
- head and neck radiation treatment for cancer
- Sjögren's syndrome
- poorly controlled diabetes
- bone marrow transplantation
- HIV
- cystic fibrosis
- scleroderma
- amyloidosis
- sarcoidosis
- vitamin deficiency
- thyroid disorders
- mental stress and depression
By Denise J. Fedele, DMD, MS
Emergency Dental Care: Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What are some examples of dental care emergencies?
A. Some examples of dentistry emergencies are avulsed teeth, extruded teeth, broken teeth, a bitten tongue or lip, objects that are caught between teeth, toothaches, and possible broken jaw.
Q. What are avulsed teeth?
A. Avulsed teeth are teeth that are knocked out.
Q. What should you do if your tooth is knocked out?
A. If your tooth is knocked out you should carefully rinse the tooth with water. You should attempt to place the tooth back in its socket and secure it with a wet wrap. If you can not place the tooth back in its socket, put it in a glass with either saliva or milk. Then you should contact your dentist immediately.
Q. What are extruded teeth?
A. Extruded teeth are teeth that are forced out of position.
Q. What should you do if your tooth is pushed out of position?
A. If your tooth is pushed out of place you should reposition it to its normal alignment using very light finger pressure. You should hold the tooth in place with a moist gauze or tissue. Make sure that a dentist sees you within a half an hour.
Q. What do you do when you have a toothache?
A. When you have a toothache, you should clean your mouth by rinsing with warm water and remove any food that is trapped between teeth by flossing. Do not apply aspirin on the aching tooth or gum tissues. See your dentist as soon as possible.
Q. What do you do if you have something caught between your teeth
A. If you have an object caught between your teeth you should try to remove it with dental floss gently. Sometimes it helps to double up the floss. Do not attempt to remove the object with a sharp or pointed device. If you can not still can not remove the object, see your dentist.
Q. How would you treat a bitten tongue or lip?
A. To treat a bitten tongue or lip you should gently clean the area with a cloth and apply cold compresses to reduce swelling. If the bleeding continues, go to the hospital emergency room.
Q. Why do we brush our teeth?
A. We brush our teeth to remove bacteria and left over food particles from the mouth.
Q. How long should you brush your teeth?
A. You should brush your teeth twice a day for at least two to three minutes (until they are clean!).
Q. What can you do to slow down acid production when you ca't brush your teeth?
A. If you ca't brush your teeth you can rinse your mouth with water after a meal or snack to reduce acid reproduction by 30%. Wiping your teeth with a napkin is also a temporary measure until you can brush your teeth. Chewing sugar free gum helps, too.
Q. What is tooth bleaching?
A. Tooth bleaching or whitening is the process of lightening stains or discoloration of your teeth.
Q. What is involved in tooth bleaching?
A. Your dentist will determine which bleaching method is right for you. They will either use an in-office bleaching system or laser bleaching during your dental visit. But, most patients choose dentist-at-home-supervised bleaching. This method involves a custom-made mouth guard for the patient along with bleaching materials. You will be given instructions on how to wear the mouth guard and this type of method generally required ten to fourteen days to complete.
Q. How does tooth bleaching work?
A. Tooth bleaching whitens the teeth when the active whitening agent, carbamide peroxide, contacts water and hydrogen peroxide is released.
Q. Is tooth bleaching safe?
A. Studies have proven bleaching to be safe and effective. Bleaching does not soften, demineralize, or weaken the teeth.
Q. What are digitized X-rays?
A. A digitized X-ray is a computerized technology that allows a small sensor placed inside the patient's mouth to take the X-ray and instantly display it on a computer screen for the dentist to review.
