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Categories Dentistry, Tips Posted on Author Lois Tags cosmetic dentistry Delray Beach, cosmetic dentistry dentist Delray Beach, cosmetic dentistry Dr George Sanchez, Delray Beach cosmetic dentistry dentist

Cosmetic Dentistry Can Be Life Changing

Cosmetic dentistry can change your life, especially if you are considering a new career that will put you in the public eye. However, that isn’t the only reason you should schedule a consultation with Dr. George Dental in Delray Beach.

Dr. George Sanchez explains that a healthy straight smile is also good for overall health as there is a connection between the mouth and the body.

Why Straight Teeth are Healthier Teeth

Straight teeth are easier to brush as are teeth that are free from chips and cracks. If you have a broken tooth or worse yet a broken silver amalgam filling, you know how tough it is to brush and floss. Nevertheless, that isn’t the only reason to consider restorative and cosmetic dentistry in Delray Beach.

Gum Disease and Cosmetic Dentistry

If your teeth are crooked, out of alignment or too close together plaque and tartar, the hard stuff, will make their way in-between your teeth and gums. Once that starts to happen pockets will form that are filled with debris and bacteria.

Straight teeth that are free from chips, cracks, and breaks are much easier to floss. Regular flossing helps prevent gingivitis, and the more serious peridontitis. While there are two types of gum disease, only gingivitis is curable.

Sadly, if you have periodontal disease you have it for life as there is no cure. Periodontitis can be controlled, but not cured.

Better for the Rest of your Smile

One of the biggest advantages of cosmetic dentistry is that it is better for the rest of your teeth.

As previously mentioned, teeth that are crowded are inviting bacteria to an already over populated environment. With so many teeth fighting for position, it’s tough to keep them clean.

During your consultation, your cosmetic dentist in Delray Beach will evaluate your smile, including your bite, to determine the best defense for your overcrowded teeth and your smile.

Other Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures

Depending on your current situation, Dr. George Dental might suggest porcelain veneers, cosmetic dental crowns, or orthodontics along with professional teeth whitening.

If you are missing a tooth or teeth, talk to Dr. George about replacements for missing teeth. Having a missing tooth is just as bad as crooked and chipped teeth for various reasons. For example, other teeth will do their best to move into the position of the missing tooth. This will alter your bite and your smile.

Dental implants, dental bridges, partial dentures, or full dentures are the best solutions for missing teeth.

If you would like to learn more about cosmetic dentistry, call or send a text and schedule a consultation with Dr. George Dental today.






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Categories Dentistry, Tips Posted on Author Lois

Stay Oral Cancer Free with Oral Cancer Screenings

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month and it is National Facial Awareness Month. April gives people the opportunity to stop, take a moment, and take stock of oral health.

How Oral Cancer Awareness Month Helps

Oral cancer has a much higher survival rate, 70 to 90 percent, if it is caught in the early stages. People diagnosed with stage one and stage two will outlive the average five years given to people who suffer from oral cancer.

Comprehensive Exams Oral Cancer Screenings

Dr. George Sanchez urges people to schedule at least two dental checkups per year with one of those checkups including an oral cancer screening.

People who have been previously diagnosed with oral cancer and people who have chronic tooth decay and gum disease should schedule more frequent dental checkups and screenings for early detection and diagnosis.

During an oral cancer screening, your Delray Beach dentist checks your neck, throat, head, and lymph nodes for anything suspicious. The team may also use additional tools to detect unusual cell and tumor growth.

If any lumps, lesions, growths, patches, or sores are present; your dentist in Delray Beach will take a sample for a biopsy. The sample is sent to the lab for further investigation.

Facial Safety Awareness Month

It’s important to remind people the importance of facial protection year round, but especially during April, which is Facial Safety Awareness Month. As the weather warms up, more and more people head outdoors to play baseball and tennis.

While most people know how important mouth protectors are for group sports such as football and soccer, some forget how vital they are for individual sports as well.

Everyone Should Wear a Mouthguard

People who surf and participate in gymnastics prevent injuries when wearing custom made mouthguards. Thousands of knocked out teeth and jaw injuries and numerous trips to the ER aren’t an issue when you have a custom-made mouthguard crafted by your Delray Beach dentist and his team.

While there are three types of mouthguards, standard, boil and bite and custom, none will protect your mouth, teeth and gums like a customized one will.

Custom Made Mouthguards

Unlike the other types of mouth protectors, custom-made mouthguards in Delray Beach are made to fit your teeth and gums. Manufactured from comfortable human grade plastic you won’t even know you are wearing one. 

Take Care of Your Mouth this April

This April honor both events and schedule oral cancer screenings and custom-made mouthguard fittings for the entire family. Call and schedule your appointments with Dr. George Dental today.