Posts Tagged ‘oral hygiene’

Tooth Decay in Brentwood?

Wednesday, August 4th, 2010

Nashville Teeth Whitening At Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, we restore decayed teeth to create smiles that are both healthy and beautiful. Recent advances in both techniques and materials have made the ‘impossible’ not only possible, but affordable for everyone in Brentwood as well.

Doctor Dennis Wells has been restoring teeth since 1983. Ongoing training is essential for staying on the cutting edge of the cosmetic dentistry industry.

Decay is the most common Brentwood dental problem and the second most common disease in the nation (number one is the common cold). If you have one or more teeth with decay, it’s time to take care of them.

Fillings, inlays, onlays and dental crowns are used to restore teeth for our Nashville cosmetic dental patients. Even the most basic procedure – filling a cavity – has evolved. There are several types of new materials available including porcelain and composite resin. Each has specific strengths and aesthetic considerations. Brentwood patients who replace silver amalgam with tooth-colored fillings love getting the metal out of their smile.

Inlays and onlays are more extensive restorations. There are two types: direct or indirect. Direct inlays and onlays are made in your Tennessee cosmetic dental office on the spot and applied in one visit. Indirect inlays and onlays are fabricated in a Tennessee dental lab. They usually require a second visit but the results are well worth the extra trip.

When a Nashville client has a tooth that cannot be restored with an inlay or an onlay, a natural-looking dental crown is the answer. At Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, we create dental crowns that blend in perfectly with the rest of your teeth. Let us show you some photos of patients who have received smile makeovers – you will not see any “Chiclet” crowns that stick out like a sore thumb. In fact, you won’t be able to tell which of our Brentwood dental clients have dental crowns.

Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry is located at 105 Powell Court, Suite 101, Brentwood, TN in Brentwood. Doctor Dennis Wells is currently accepting new patients. Call (615) 866-5151 to schedule an aesthetic dental consultation

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Cavity Fighting Chewing Gum For Our Brentwood Patients?

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

Nashville Oral Dentistry I’m Dennis Wells DDS of Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry in Brentwood. My Nashville dentistry clients often ask me if chewing xylitol gum is an effective substitute for tooth brushing and regular Brentwood dental exams.

Before I answer that question, let me tell you a little bit about xylitol:

Xylitol is a natural sweetener that was first discovered in birch tree bark but is also found in many fruits and vegetables. Unlike most other sweeteners (natural or synthetic), xylitol is actually good for your teeth. Numerous clinical studies have demonstrated that xylitol prevents the growth of the bacteria that initiates decay. It also reduces plaque and strengthens tooth enamel.

Xylitol has other benefits, as well. Because it is low on the glycemic index, many of my Forest Hills diabetic patients enjoy it as a healthy alternative to sugar. If my Oglesby cosmetic dentistry patients complain about frequent dry mouth, I recommend Xylitol gum or mints to stimulate saliva production without promoting tooth decay.

Now, back to the golden question. Is xylitol gum just as effective as brushing your teeth and seeing your Nashville family dentist regularly? Absolutely not! If you cannot brush your teeth after a meal, chewing xylitol gum for five or ten minutes is probably a good idea. However, you should still brush your teeth thoroughly (with a soft brush) after meals and get twice-yearly exams and oral dentistry deep cleanings at your Brentwood dentistry clinic.

At Nashville Center for Aesthetic Dentistry, our goal is to keep your smile healthy and beautiful for life by preventing dental problems before they start. If you postpone Oak Hill dental visits until you feel pain, you risk losing teeth and most certainly will require more extensive treatment than if the problem was caught earlier. Is it time for a dental exam? Call us at (615) 866-5151 to book an appointment. Our experienced and professional is waiting to take care of all your dental needs.

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