Monday 22 December 2014

Teeth Whitening Dentist

Teeth Whitening Dentist Flowood MSWhiten Your Teeth with Dazzling Results
Everyone likes the look of bright, white teeth! With our professional bleaching process, it is easy to achieve. We make custom whitening trays that you use with the instructions and products we provide. You finish the procedure in one month or less.


Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
Lakeland-Family-Dentistry.com

Monday 15 December 2014

Dental Sealants Dentist

Dental Sealants Dentist Flowood MS
An Easy and Effective Way for Teens and Kids to Prevent Tooth Decay
Even when brushing is thorough and daily dental care is well supervised, the deep grooves of back teeth are sometimes extremely difficult to keep clean. Small accumulations of bacteria grow and lead to decay. Whether the cavity is large or small, it will need a restoration.

Is there any preventive treatment that can reduce the chances of this happening? Yes, there is! One application of a dental sealant will greatly reduce the development of cavities. The treatment is amazingly easy.

After the surfaces of the teeth are cleaned and sterilized, a thin coat of the sealant is applied to teeth. It is clear in color and not visible. The doctor uses a curing light to bond the sealant to the enamel. And in just a few minutes, the whole procedure is done without any shots, drilling, or removal of tooth structure. It is safe and one of the best prevention treatments for teens and children to help them keep their natural teeth throughout their lives.


Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
Lakeland-Family-Dentistry.com

Monday 8 December 2014

Preventive Dentistry

Gum Disease Treatment Flowood MS
You Risk Losing Your Teeth with Gum Disease
The main reason teeth are lost is from chronic or advanced gum disease. Infected gums do not always have symptoms in the beginning stages. But signs to watch for are loose teeth or bleeding gums during daily cleaning. If treated in the early stages, treatment can be nonsurgical. Once the problem is severe, surgery is usually the necessary procedure.

Easier Treatment for Gum Infection

We let our patients know about the signs of gum disease and the importance of treatment when it is still in the beginning stages. Before the infection has spread or is prolonged, nonsurgical treatments work well when combined with better daily care. If you wait until the infection is severe, surgery may be your only option. Both methods are generally covered by dental insurance plans.

Gum Disease Linked to Serious Health Conditions
Heart Disease and your Oral Health
New medical research has shown that gum disease can pose a more serious problem to your health than just losing your teeth. A link has been established between gum infection and life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. What's worse, the American Dental Association has estimated that 80% of Americans have gum disease. Dentists now regard this problem as epidemic level.

The American Academy of Periodontology reports that "studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases." Periodontal disease is a bacterial infection of the gums. These bacteria travel into the bloodstream, having a harmful effect on vital organs.

Even One Missing Tooth Can Cause Problems

Prevent Tooth LossNo, you can't die from losing a tooth, or even two or three. But missing teeth cause other problems. To start with, your chewing will not be as productive as with a full set of teeth. You will not obtain as many nutrients from your food when chewed. If it becomes too difficult to eat more nutritious foods, you may start to choose high-carbohydrate foods that are softer and easier to eat and may result in weight gain. Speech can change and could even cause embarrassment. Your face can appear sunken, which makes you look older than your age.

Lakeland Family Dentistry
2475 Lakeland Drive, Suite G
Flowood, MS 39232
(601) 981-4746
Lakeland-Family-Dentistry.com