Thursday, May 24, 2012

SPT Supportive Periodontal Therapy

     Phase 1 treatment is complete after the patient undergoes scaling and root planning, followed by a successful postoperative report from the 6-week re-evaluuation appointment.  This 6-week re-evaluation appointment is the first of the SPT appointments. During the early stage of periodontal disease and at the end of phase 1, the periodontium has the best chance to reverwse the diseased state and, in many cases, halt the progression of further oral systemic diseases.
     After phase 1 therapy is complete, a patient is now and forever considered a periodontal patient. This means that regular SPT is a must to prevent active disease. A regular prophy just won't do.

Dental Spa of Texas,2995 Preston Rd.,suite 1500, Frisco, TX 75034, 972-377-8177.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Periodontal Disease

     Periodontal disease is an inflammatory disease that affects the soft and hard tissues that support the teeth. The early stages of this disease is gingivitis. Major risk factors for this disease include an inherited or a genetic predisposition, smoking, lack of routine home care, age, diet, certain systemic diseases, and various medications.
     When periodontal disease is present, the potential for bone loss has already begun. Depending on the patients risk factors, bone loss can occur quickly and become aggressive very easily. In patients with few risk factors, peridontal disease can be reversed with early nonsurgical intervention. This is why it is very important to see your Dentist and Hygenist every six months for regular check ups.
    Dental Spa of Texas, 2995 Preston Rd.,suite 1500, Frisco, TX 75034,972-377-8177.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Early Childhood Caries, How to Brush Children's Teeth

Early Childhood Caries(Cavities), How to Brush Children s Teeth

The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry(AAPD) recognizes early childhood caries as a significant public health problem. The AAPD encourages oral health care providers and caregivers to implement preventative practices that can decrease a child's risks of developing this devastating disease.

Newly erupted teeth, because of immature enamel, may be at a higher risk of developing caries. Best practices includes twice-daily brushing with fluoridated toothpaste for children at caries risk who live in fluoridated and fluoride-deficient communities.

A "smear" of fluoridated toothpaste should be considered for children less than 2 years of age. A "pea-size" amount of toothpaste is appropriate for children aged 2 through 5 years. Parents should dispense the toothpaste onto a SOFT, age-appropriate sized toothbrush and perform or assist with tooth brushing of preschool-aged children. To maximize the benefits of fluoride in the toothpaste, rinsing after the brushing should be kept to a minimum or eliminated altogether.

Parents/caregivers should establish a dental home within 6 months of eruption of the first tooth and no later than 12 months of age to conduct a caries risk assessment and provide parental education including anticipatory guidance for prevention of oral diseases.

Also, children need to avoid high frequency consumption of liquids and solid foods that contain sugar.

Infants should not be put to sleep with a bottle filled with milk or liquids containing sugars.

Working with dental providers to ensure all infants and toddlers have access to dental screening, counseling, and preventative procedures will ensure better oral health and no childhood caries.