Beverly Hills Dentistry

Dental sealants are made of a plastic resin material that is applied to the deep grooves of the teeth to prevent and protect tooth decay.

As the adult teeth come out, dental sealants should be explored.

Yes, dental sealants are a good thing for children because the sealants cover the deep grooves of the tooth and prevent cavities.

If you see that the saliva is decreasing, make sure that you are also using mouthwash regularly to maintain the health of the mouth.  Other than that, just regular cleanings and checkups are needed.  More frequent cleanings may be needed than before, depending on how much plaque builds up on the teeth.

Flossing, brushing and getting cleaning every three months are the proper steps to take for maintaining a dental implant.

The sinuses; which are on either side of the upper jaw, are empty spaces that can be filled with bone so that dental implants that can be placed in the jaw.

Some bonding lasts 5 to 7 years.  Over time, the bonding material can get stained or it can chip or break.

Definitely let your dentist know what medications you are taking.  There are certain anesthetics that cause high blood pressure.   If the person has high blood pressure already, it makes the blood pressure even higher possibly to dangerous levels.  So you always have to let your dentist know about the different medications you take.

You should get them realigned or maybe have new dentures made. Because bone constantly is getting reabsorbed and the gums are getting reabsorbed, it can cause the dentures to not fit as well.

One of the reasons can be due to how you are brushing your teeth.  If the gums have receded and the roots are exposed; the teeth can become sensitive.  Trauma to the teeth can make them sensitive.  Also clenching and grinding of the teeth makes teeth sensitive.  This is why it is important to see a dentist if your teeth are sensitive, so all of these possibilities can be explored.