Q :What is Halitosis? A: Halitosis is commonly known as bad
breath
Q:
What causes it? A: There are several things that can
cause Halitosis but the most common dental causes are tooth
decay,
gum disease, tooth abscesses and oral cancer. Other common
causes can be a sinus infection or
exerostomia (dry mouth) usually caused by a medication such
as dylantin used in the treatment of diabetes.
Q:
Can it be cured? A: Yes in most cases it can be cured
by having any dental decay replaced by fillings and having
a
thorough cleaning. Or in the event of an abscess tooth having
Root Canal Therapy. This along with good
home care usually clears up the problem.
Q:
Can it be treated
with antibiotics? A: No because Antibiotics won’t be of
any use in the case of halitosis unless there is a sinus infection
in
which case the antibiotic clears up the sinus infection but
not the Halitosis Q:
How can I prevent Halitosis? A: One of the main ways is to practice
good home care and have regular checkups with your dentist
for
cavity detection and cleanings
Q:
Will it come back? A: Not as a rule if good home care is
practiced and you have regular checkups and cleanings at the
dentist office.
Q:
What are the symptoms? A: The most common symptom is a bad
odor coming from the mouth and a sour or bad taste.
Some other symptoms might be a white or yellow film on the
tongue caused by bacteria or white
nodules on the tongue or tonsils. Also post nasal drip which
often means a sinus infection or a dry
mouth usually caused by medication.
Tooth Whitening
Q:
What exactly is Tooth Whitening? A: It is the whitening of the teeth sometimes referred to as bleaching.
Over the years we get a buildup of
organic pigments on our teeth turning them yellowish in color.
With tooth whitening we can regain the
natural whiteness of our teeth and in most cases we can even
go lighter
Q:
What do they use to whiten the teeth? A: They use a peroxide based gel called Carbamide Peroxide
or Hydrogen Peroxide Q:
Will it hurt my tooth enamel? A: No there is no damage done to the
teeth at all.
Q:
Will my teeth be sensitive? A: You might experience some sensitivity
but usually if you use a desensitizing tooth paste it will
control
any sensitivity you may. Also depending on how and when you
use the gel can make a difference but you
will be advised about this at your dental office.
Q:
Will my teeth get yellow again? A: You may notice a slight change in
color several months down the road but that can be taken care
of in
just a couple of nights every 6 months or so. A lot depends
on you if you are a smoker or if you drink a lot
of tea or coffee you might notice a change sooner. Generally
though your teeth will not return to the color
they were when you started.
Q:
Why can’t I just buy it from the pharmacy? A: The product that a pharmacy or any
other store can sell you is not nearly as effective as what
you can
get from your dentist.
Q:
I have seen whitening toothpaste does it work? A: No it will not whiten your teeth
but it will help to keep things nice after your bleaching
is completed.
Q:
How long does it take? A: It usually takes 2-3 weeks but there
are a few things to take into consideration. First of all
the color of
your teeth when you begin the treatment and how light you
want your teeth to be. Also the frequency of
use of the product.
Q:
How long does it take? A: It usually takes 2-3 weeks but there
are a few things to take into consideration. First of all
the color of
your teeth when you begin the treatment and how light you
want your teeth to be. Also the frequency of
use of the product.
Q: How do I put it on my teeth? A: Your dentist will make you some soft plastic trays that will
fit over your teeth. These are usually quite
comfortable and people hardly notice that they have them in
their mouth.
Q:
I have heard of in office treatment and home treatment. What
is the difference? A: One is done in the dental chair and
is usually done in about one hour. The other is done at home
and
can take a few weeks.
Q:
Is one better than the other? A: Not necessarily, it is dependant
on you. Some people want immediate results while others don’t
mind
taking the time to do it at home. However when you have it
done in the office it is often recommended that
you continue at home for a week or so to get the final results
that you want to achieve. Q:
Do they use the same product to do in office whitening that
is used at home? A: Basically yes but you may have heard
of laser whitening and this is a special light that is used
when
whitening the teeth in the office. It is a blue laser type
light that speeds up the process of the whitening.
Q:
Is the laser light safe? A: Yes it is safe although
you may feel some sensitivity.
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