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Fluoride

November 15, 2012

Filed under: Uncategorized — okcitydentist @ 3:43 pm

Not everyone needs prescription fluoride treatments. However, there are some recommendations. If you fall into this category, make sure you ask your dentist about getting some fluoride treatments:

  • Patients at high risk for tooth decay
  • Someone who is going through radiation treatments
  • People with poorly formed enamel
  • Patients with overly-sensitive teeth.

Though you can get fluoride over-the-counter, they only contain about 1000 to 1100 parts per million of fluoride. Prescription fluoride contains 5000 parts per million. Patients who use a prescription fluoride toothpaste can reduce their decay by about 70%.

If you fall into one of the above categories, talk to your dentist.

This blog is brought to you by Oklahoma City Dentist Dr. Don Swearingen.

Snap-on smile

November 5, 2012

Filed under: Snap-on Smile — Tags: , , — okcitydentist @ 3:51 pm

I have a small gap between my teeth, but can’t afford to close it. Will snap on smile make it look straight?

Destiny B.- Lansing, MI

Destiny,

You have two options for an affordable way to deal with your small gap.  One is Snap-on Smile. It will fit right over your teeth, effectively covering the gap. Almost any dentist can do it. It will not be the gorgeous smile of say porcelain veneers, but they will look decent until you can afford a different treatment.

A second option, depending on how small the gap is, would be to have dental bonding done. It would close your gap, and you wouldn’t have to wear anything over your teeth.

I hope this helps. This blog is brought to you by Oklahoma City Dentist Dr. Don Swearingen.