Smile to be Happy : Sandy Springs Dentists

Smiles make things right again and say much more than words ever can.  Smiles create trust and rapport.  Smiles make other people feel good.  And they improve your appearance.

Help your smile by maintaining good oral hygiene. One thing that may cause you to hesitate smiling is your own inadequacy about your smile or even something like bad breath.  Eliminate these hygiene sources of worry by taking active and inexpensive steps to keep your smile fresh and clean.

Develop good habits by brushing your teeth and tongue regularly, flossing after dining and having breath freshener on you at all times.

If your teeth are stained, consider your lifestyle habits such as smoking or drinking too much coffee that cause your discoloration and try to minimize the impacts of these habits.

Deal with bad breath.  If it's only surface, cleaning and fresheners should be adequate. If these do not work, it may be a sign of an underlying health problem, so see your provider for advice.

See your dentist regularly for teeth check-ups and cleaning, as well as discussing options for teeth straightening, etc. When you smile people will inevitably look at your mouth, so following these considerations will help you make a better impression, and, more importantly, a healthy mouth will make you feel more confident about smiling.

We are a practice founded in comprehensive dental care, with a specialty in cosmetic dentistry.  Opportunities for smiling are all around us, so make the most of them.  Feel free to contact us for a complimentary consultation.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328

404-256-3620

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com

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Sandy Springs Dentist: Regular Dental Check-ups

One of the most common reasons people avoid the dentist is they think everything is OK. The logic is simple: no pain means no problems. Unfortunately, most dental conditions including cavities, gum disease and oral cancer give little or no warning, because they may remain painless for months or even many years.  By the time a person is in pain, the dental problem is usually so advanced that the treatment required may be much more involved and costly, and may necessitate more down time after completion.  In addition, those patients who choose not to have regular dental visits have statistically higher global health costs.

Every day, your dentist sees patients with untreated cavities that eventually cause infection to the nerves and blood supply within the tooth. A tooth that may have only needed a simple and inexpensive filling a few months ago may now require a root canal, surgical removal of the tooth and/or a crown, costing thousands instead of hundreds for dollars.

The same is true for patients with gum disease. Gum disease can progress quietly for many years before it becomes advanced and teeth become loose or cause pain. While early gum disease can usually be treated with a deep cleaning under the gum, advanced gum disease may require gum surgery and antibiotics.

Oral cancer is another issue your dentist looks for on every dental examination. Tragically, those who avoid dental care are often the victims of aggressive forms of oral cancer that are difficult to treat. Those who wait for an unusual growth in the mouth to become painful may be taking a gamble. Oral cancer has a 50%, five-year fatality rate.

The moral of the story is very simple:

visit your dentist at least twice a year for dental cleanings and check-up examinations.

It’s fairly inexpensive and you will save time and money, as well as significantly improve your oral health by treating all dental problems as soon as they occur. In fact, some research suggests that those in good dental health will actually live longer than people who do not take care of their teeth. It is also important for people without teeth to see their dentist at least once a year. The dentist will need to check the fit of removable dentures and also look for any signs of oral cancer.

We are a multi-specialty practice that has the expertise to diagnose and treat you under one roof.  If we can be of service, please give us a call or contact us for a consult.

Novy Scheinfeld, DDS, PC

290 Carpenter Drive, 200A

Atlanta (Sandy Springs), GA 30328

404-256-3620

info@rightsmilecenter.com

www.rightsmilecenter.com