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Preventive Care Dental Cleanings
It is important to have your teeth cleaned every 6 months in order to prevent such things as tooth decay and gum disease. To schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Croley today. For more information on dental cleanings and checkups, please visit the following website: www.colgate.com/app/Colgate/US/OC/Information/OralHealthBasics/CheckupsDentProc/TheDentalVisit/WhatToExpect.cvsp
Periodontitis (Gum Disease)
Periodontitis (Gum Disease) is the number one reason for tooth loss. Gum Disease causes attachment loss from your gums to your tooth resulting in bone loss and tooth mobility. If severe, tooth loss can result. It is for this reason that you should brush and floss regularly as well as seek routine dental care. If you have gum disease, there may be ways to treat it. To schedule an appointment, please call Dr. Croley today. For additional information about Gum Disease, please visit the following website: www.webmd.com/oral-health/guide/gum-disease-treatments TMJ Disorder Treatment
There are many causes of TMD including clenching of the teeth, grinding teeth, stress, and many others. Not every patient has the same causes of TMD, only through a thorough examination can the proper diagnosis be made and treated correctly. If you think you have a TMD, please call Dr. Croley today for an appointment. For additional information on TMJ disorders, please visit the following website: http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/Temporomandibular-TM-Disorders-Topic-Overview Bite Guards
If you grind your teeth you are wearing away valuable tooth structure and you may be a candidate for a bite guard. Also, if you are involved in contact sports such as football, boxing, soccer, ice hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and field hockey you should have a custom fit athletic mouth guard to protect your teeth. Please call Dr. Croley today for an appointment. For additional information about bite guards, please visit the following website: |
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