Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

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Tackling Your Dental Treatment Plan

Hi! My name is Addy Reed. I’m 57 years old and have been neglectful about going to the dentist. Last month was my first dentist visit in six years. I had always been diligent about twice a year cleanings and checkups, but time got away from me until one of my crowns came out. As we age, the dental work from years past tends to do that. When you neglect to visit the dentist on a regular basis, the list of things that need to be done may grow; at least this was my experience. I left the dentist office with an extensive list of things I needed to have done. The office staff was very kind. They are working with me to set up a plan. I’m going to share some ideas on how to tackle a dental treatment plan, keeping it affordable and not too overwhelming.

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Staining From Chewing Tobacco Can Be Detrimental After These Dental Services

29 January 2019
 Categories: Dentist, Blog

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More than three percent of American adults use smokeless tobacco, and while this percentage might seem fairly low, it still represents a significant number of people across the population. If you're someone who enjoys chewing tobacco, you need to know that the continued use of this product will have repercussions on your health. While the risk of oral cancers is significantly higher among those who chew tobacco, this staining nature of this product can also be detrimental if you've had certain dental procedures. If you've just had one of these dental procedures done, you have even more of a reason to quit this habit.

Dental Veneers

Many dental patients favor getting dental veneers as a way to improve the look of teeth that are misshapen, gapped, or have suffered damage such as chipping. Your dentist will match the veneer to your existing tooth color, but it's important for you to know that the veneer can get stained over time. Chewing tobacco can cause significant staining in your mouth, and this is especially a concern for veneers that are on your lower teeth if that's where you hold your tobacco. Don't be surprised to see the veneer material get dark quickly.

Teeth Whitening 

If you've recently made an investment in your smile by having your teeth professionally whitened at the dentist's office, you may be unhappy with how things progress if you continue to use chewing tobacco. A professional whitening appointment can dramatically change the appearance of your teeth in just a short amount of time, but they can quickly become stained again if you continue to chew tobacco. While the lower teeth are often more at risk of staining, each of your teeth can end up changing in appearance if you swish the tobacco juice around in your mouth before you spit it out.

Dental Bonding

Dental bonding is a procedure that shares some similarities with dental veneers, in that your dentist will use this procedure to correct visual issues with your teeth. The bonding agent that is applied to your teeth goes a long way toward improving their appearance, and this material is also matched to the color of your teeth. Teeth that have had dental bonding can stain from chewing tobacco use, however, thus reducing some of the benefits that this procedure has given you. Many dentists can refer you to tobacco cessation programs if you need help quitting, so don't hesitate to raise this issue with your dentist.