July 26, 2012

Dental Emergency

Dental Emergency and Vacation

A dental emergency can occur during your summer vacation! In preparation for summer vacation, most people change the oil in the car, stock up on sunscreen, and plot the best route to their destinations. With fun activities for the kids and plenty of snacks, many families embark on trips they hope will lead to good times and great memories. Most of the time, little thought is given to dental emergencies. Unfortunately, these situations can crop up and throw a wrench in your well-planned vacation.

Dental emergency while on vacation

The following tips can help you deal with the unexpected dental emergency until you can contact your dentist or find a dental emergency provider near your vacation site:

• Schedule dental visits for your entire family before you leave to decrease the chances of a toothache, loose filling or another dental emergency derailing your plans.
• Plan ahead. Take your dentist’s name, address, and phone number with you as well as your dental plan card in case you need this information when a dental emergency occurs.
• Before you leave, check with your insurance provider to find out what kind of coverage you have for a dental emergency in the area of your trip.
• For a loose band or bracket, use orthodontic wax to cover the area until you can get in touch with your orthodontist.
• If you have a lost crown or filling, buy over-the-counter dental emergency cement and gently put the restoration back in place.
• Any injury to your tongue, cheeks, or lips will easily bleed. Rinse your mouth with warm, salt water and hold gauze on the spot for about 15 minutes to stop the bleeding. If that doesn’t work, call your dentist, or go to the emergency room.

Capital Smiledocs Dental Centre hopes these helpful tips will make your summer vacation a fun and memorable event for your entire family! If you have any questions regarding a dental emergency, contact Capital Smiledocs Dental. We have two convenient locations in Stittsville and Ottawa South. Stittsville, Carp, Kanata, Ottawa and surrounding family Dentist.

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July 3, 2012

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Getting Your Kids to Floss

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Although many parents encourage their children to brush their teeth frequently, flossing often gets overlooked. Unfortunately, brushing alone doesn’t keep plaque and bacteria from building up between teeth. If left on teeth, plaque hardens into tartar, which increases the odds of developing problems like tooth decay or gum disease. For optimal oral health, your kids need to make flossing once a day part of their routine.

The following tips will help you communicate an effective message to your kids:

Make it fun

If you create a positive environment, your kids will look forward to flossing instead of dreading it. Let them pick out cool colors or good smelling floss so that they feel excited about the experience. Do an online search for puzzles and games that you can print out for your kids; these resources will reinforce the importance of home hygiene.

Practice makes perfect

Build flossing into your nightly rituals. Use this opportunity for one-on-one bonding, and your children will be excited to get started because of the quality time with you.

Offer your help

With kids under eight, you will need to do most of the work. As you floss your child’s teeth, explain what you are doing and why it matters so that they will know how to take over at the right age.

Lead by example

The best way to teach your kids about the importance of flossing is to have them see you making the time for your dental health. When they see that flossing is part of your to-do list, they will follow suit.

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If you have any questions regarding dental hygiene or oral health, contact Capital Smiledocs Dental. We have two convenient locations in Stittsville and Ottawa South.

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June 29, 2012

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Scheduling Your Child’s First Dental Visit

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Although most parents record big milestones like first steps or first words, few people acknowledge the importance of the first dental visit. Ideally, your child should have an initial visit by age one with a children dentist. Around three, you should begin to schedule regular appointments.

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Why does my child need to see the dentist at such a young age?

Once teeth being to erupt, you should have a children dentist check out your child’s mouth. Dental problems can start early, so the sooner the appointment, the better. Your child’s teeth are smaller than adult teeth and it doesn’t take long for a cavity to reach the pulp in the middle of the teeth where the nerves and blood vessels are. Once decay infects the pulp your child will develop severe pain and is at risk of developing a dental abscess. If not treated right away, the dental abscess can start to travel in the blood circulation and travel spread else where in your child’s body.

During your child’s visit, your children dentist can also examine for other common problemsand provide recommendations about common issues like thumb sucking, pacifier use, and baby bottle decay.

How do I prepare for the first visit?

When you schedule the appointment with a children dentist, ask the dental office for details about the process so you won’t be surprised. Gently explain to your child about what to expect when they go to the children dentist. Have a plan in place so that you are prepared whether your child has a positive or negative reaction to the visit.

What happens at this appointment?

Often, this first experience is just an opportunity to introduce your child to the children dentist and office. If the child cooperates, the visit may include an examination of the whole mouth, a gentle cleaning, and X-rays.

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June 18, 2012

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The Facts about Wisdom Teeth Removal from Capital Smiledocs Dental

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The average person has 32 teeth (16 on the top and 16 on the bottom) by age 18. Ideally, your mouth is made to comfortably hold 28 teeth. The final four teeth to erupt are the third molars, also called wisdom teeth.

If these teeth come in properly and don’t cause any problems, you can leave them in place. Unfortunately, wisdom teeth typically produce crowding and increase your risk for tooth decay. Your dentist will usually recommend extraction if the teeth grow in sideways, only partially erupt through the gums, or never break through the gums at all.

To confirm that your wisdom teeth should be taken out, your dentist will order X-rays and perform an examination of your mouth. Depending on the level of difficulty involved in the removal, your dentist may perform the procedure, or the doctor may refer you to an oral surgeon, a dentist with specialized training in surgeries of the mouth and face.

Most dentists like to remove wisdom teeth at the youngest appropriate age because the procedure is better tolerated then and the recovery is less difficult. In most cases, the actual removal is performed as an outpatient procedure. Your dentist will probably use oral or IV sedation, with or without nitrous oxide, to keep you comfortable during treatment.

After the surgery, you will need to rest for several days. Take medication as directed and consume soft foods at first. Avoid drinking through a straw, spitting, or smoking so that you don’t dislodge the clots that need to form as part of the healing process. Follow your dentist’s instructions completely so that you don’t hinder your recovery.
If you have any questions regarding wisdom teeth or oral health, contact Capital Smiledocs Dental. We have two convenient locations in Stittsville and Ottawa South.

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June 8, 2012

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Stittsville Ottawa Dentist. Habits to Keep Your Smile Healthy

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Just as it’s important to protect your overall wellbeing with healthy habits, the lifestyle choices you make can also affect your smile. Taking good care of teeth and gums can prevent disease. Studies show that people with gum disease have a higher risk of heart disease. Furthermore, caries left undetected can lead to abcess which can then spread through the blood circulation and travel to other parts of the body. There have been reported cases where an oral abscess travelled and caused a brain abscess.

Your mouth is an important part of your body! In fact, the mouth is the gatway to the rest of your body. To maintain your oral health and protect the longevity of your smile, consider these tips:

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Brush frequently
As a minimum standard, you need to brush your teeth first thing in the morning and at night before you go to bed. Ideally, you should brush your teeth each time you eat to remove food particles from teeth and gums.

Floss every day
While you should brush teeth twice daily, that action alone isn’t enough. Flossing gets between teeth and close to gums so that your oral tissues stay healthy.

Watch what you eat
Limit your consumption of sweets and sugary beverages. These items stick to teeth and give bacteria fertile ground to easily produce cavities. Your diet should include a variety of foods like fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.

Get enough H2O
Drinking water will help you stay hydrated and lessen the symptoms of dry mouth, which can increase your chances for tooth decay. Another benefit of water is that it rinses bacteria and food debris from your mouth.

Take extra precautions
Talk with your Stittsville and Ottawa dentist at Capital Smiledocs Dental about whether you could benefit from sealants, thin plastic coatings that prevent food from sticking in hard-to-reach crevices. In some cases, you dentist may also recommend fluoride applications in the office to strengthen tooth enamel.

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If you have any questions regarding dental hygiene or oral health, contact Capital Smiledocs Dental. We have two convenient locations in Stittsville and Ottawa South. Stittsville Ottawa Dentist

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February 5, 2012

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Comfortable Root Canal Therapy at Capital Smiledocs Dental

Do the words “root canal” send shivers down your spine? For many patients it does. The fear likely stems from the distant past, when root canals were performed without modern tools or anesthetics (freezing). Current anesthetics can create quick and profound numbness so that you don’t feel any discomfort during the procedure. With modern nickle titanium technology, our instruments at Capital Smiledocs Dental in Ottawa and Stittsville can effectively and efficiently clean out the infection from your tooth, making it healthy again. Dr. Andrew Madej and Dr. William Vu have recently taken an advanced root canal course at the prestigious IDEA institute in San Francisco, California. Both doctors pride themselves in staying current with the latest techniques and technology so they can deliver quality modern dental care.

So, What Is A Root Canal?

A root canal is a treatment to remove the infection from inside the tooth. The infection can occur after a deep cavity, large crack, or fracture leaves the inside of the tooth susceptible to bacteria. The rest is often pain and swelling, which can be alleviated with root canal treatment.

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When we’ve removed the infected nerve, we’ll remove any debris or bacteria left behind and fill your canal with a special sealer. The last step is putting a filling on the exterior of your tooth, and then you’re done.

Follow-up care involves thorough brushing and flossing at home and regular visits to one of our Capital Smiledocs Dental offices in Ottawa or Stittsville for cleanings and checkups. After root canal treatment has been completed, your restored tooth can potentially last you for a lifetime.

Today’s root canal treatment is a safe, effective, and relatively comfortable procedure, often completed in just one visit.

Still Have Questions?

If you still have questions about concerns about root canal therapy, don’t hesitate to give one of our offices a call. We have offices in both Ottawa and Stittsville. One of our doctors would be happy to meet with you.

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January 23, 2012

Dental Emergencies

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Dental emergencies – what you should know

There are ways to avoid dental emergencies. You can minimize injury to your teeth and gums by avoiding chewing ice, popcorn kernels and hard candy, all of which can crack a tooth; chew hard foods, such as nuts and peanut brittle, slowly; do not use your teeth to open or cut any type of hard shell; and avoid using your teeth as scissors on tape, packaging or ribbon.

But accidents do happen, and being prepared for a dental emergencies can mean the difference between saving a tooth and losing a tooth.

Here are some tips on handling some common dental emergencies:

Toothache
As with all dental emergencies, call our office first. Explain your symptoms and ask to be seen as soon as possible. Then try to ease the pain. Take an over-the-counter pain medicine that works for you, but do not put the pills on your sore tooth. Hold an ice pack against your face at the spot of the sore tooth.

Toothache

Do not put a heating pad, a hot water bottle, or any other source of heat on your jaw. Heat will make things worse instead of better.

Chipped or broken tooth
Dental emergencies involving broken teeth can almost always be saved. Call our office and explain what happened. We will try to see you right away. If it’s a small break, your dentist may use a white filling to fix the tooth. If the break is serious, a root canal may be needed. Your tooth may also need a crown (also called a cap).

Chipped toooth

Knocked out tooth
If the knocked-out tooth is an adult (or permanent) tooth, we may be able to put it back. You must act quickly. If the tooth is put back in place within an hour or two, it has a fair chance of taking root again. After two hours, the chances are poor.
If the tooth looks clean, put it back in its place (its socket). If this is not possible, or if there’s a chance that the tooth might be swallowed, put it in a container of milk, if possible. With this type of dental emergency, go to our office right away!

Knocked out tooth

Badly bitten lip or tongue
If there is bleeding, press down on the part of the mouth that is bleeding. Use a clean cloth to do this. If the lip is swollen, use an ice pack to keep the swelling down. If the bleeding does not stop,come to see us right away.

Something stuck between teeth
First, try using dental floss, very gently and carefully, to remove the object. Never poke between your teeth with a pin or similar sharp, pointy object; it can cut your gums or scratch the tooth surface. If you can’t get the object out, call us.

Lost filling
Put a piece of softened sugarless chewing gum in the spot where the filling was lost. This will protect the area for a short period of time. Call Capital Smiledocs Dental as soon as possible.

If you have any dental emergencies, call us to book an appointment. We have two convenient locations in Stittsville and Ottawa. We will make every effort to see you the same day. An emergency to you is an emergency to us. We will help you manage any discomfort or infection. At Capital Smiledocs Dental, we take pride in taking the time to explain your treatment options and answering all of your questions. We will always make you feel welcomed and treat you like a person! Come and experience quality dental care!

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