Sooner or later, no matter how well they have been cared for, the teeth will eventually develop a problem. The most common oral concerns are usually caries (cavities) or gingivitis. The latter is a disease that affect the gum tissue and tends to be the result of poor oral care and the buildup of plaque on the teeth and gum line. Gingivitis can be irritating because the gums become sore. In more severe cases, the gums may swell or begin to bleed. Bleeding may also be an indicator if it shows up when brushing or flossing. For some people, the worst part about gingivitis is the bad breath. Thankfully, a dentist in Long Island can help.Repairing a cavity can be a tough task and this job is usually made more difficult because patients have a tendency to wait on oral problems until they become too painful to handle.
This is actually a mistake since it usually allows an infection to set in. Infections can occur from tooth decay or even a cut on the gum. Infections usually speed up the decay, but they can also cause other health concerns such as blood disease or heart problems. To eliminate the concern for infections, the dentist will usually prescribe an antibiotic. If the patient has a bad infection at the time of the visit, it may be necessary to treat this first before dealing with the actual issue.Perhaps the most common reasons for visiting a Dentist in Long Island is to get the teeth cleaned.
There are two types of cleaning. The first is for hygienic purposes and removes many stains, plaque and tartar. The other is dental whitening which provides a beautiful white appearance to the teeth. People tend to prefer this method of tooth whitening to any over the counter method because the results are usually visible once the procedure is complete. The downside to whitening is that it doesn’t always work. In some instances, the teeth may have an uneven color. This happens when the patient has had previous dental work that includes caps, crowns or bonding. In these cases, the dentist may suggest the use of a veneer to cover the problem.
