Make The Smile Of Your Dreams A Reality

Make The Smile Of
Your Dreams A Reality
With Carroll Dental Care
from the dentist
Produced to improve your dental health and awareness
Getting It Done!
Fall’s the time
Fall 2012
Like A Force Of Nature!
3 ways to crown your day
There’s a saying that if you
Why is it that these days you can’t tell
want something done, ask a
whether someone’s terrific smile is a gift of
busy person ... but ask them in
nature or has been revitalized by dentistry?
the fall! Everyone seems to get
It’s because fabulous restorative materials
more efficient once we renew
like porcelains and ceramics create crowns
our routines come autumn.
that are so beautiful and translucent that
As you create your to-do list,
they look just like natural enamel. They also
please remember to add...
resist chipping, staining, and cracks, and are
n An after-summer checkup
strong enough to withstand natural biting
after a season of sports drinks, icy
pressure.
treats, and interrupted home care.
n New custom-fitted
mouthguards for everyone who
Here’s how...
is playing contact sports. They are
1 ---> Cover your damaged tooth with a single
much more effective than off-thecrown to protect and strengthen it.
shelf products.
2 ---> Fill a space from tooth loss due to
n Thinking about Thanksgiving
decay, genetics, or an accident by combining
and Christmas? Book your teeth
one or more crowns with a bridge. This
whitening appointment now!
option prevents other teeth from drifting
Call today to get the time that’s
and altering your ability to chew, speak,
most convenient for you. It’s the best
and socialize.
way to ensure your oral health and
3 ---> Create a permanent new tooth by
your beautiful smile!
incorporating a single crown onto the root
Yours in good dental health,
Dr. Daniel Carroll
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of a dental implant. Several crowns can be
attached to an implant bridge, and implants
can also be used to secure a denture.
By anchoring implants permanently into
your jawbone, the bone loss that normally
accompanies the loss of a tooth is prevented.
Contemporary natural-looking crowns
used with dental implants and crown and
bridge restorations can shine up your smile
and re-generate your confidence.
before
Dare to be the one who keeps
other people guessing! Please see us
soon for a consultation.
after
T h a n k y o u f o r a l l y o u r r e f e r r a l s . W e a p p r e c i at e t h e m !
Stop Being
A Sorehead
No pressure!
Grinding and clenching are called
parafunctional habits because you
are using your teeth for something
beyond their primary purpose of
chewing. You can place so much
pressure on your jaw joints that you
experience clicking noises and jaw,
neck, and head pain – possible signs
of temporomandibular joint disorder
(TMD).
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Vital Information
Redefining life & lives
Researchers have discovered a microbe
doing something absolutely new – not
merely surviving in arsenic, of all things,
but using it to build parts of itself! How’s
that for adaptability? We’re impressed,
but as the body of knowledge grows
about how oral bacteria can impact overall
health, it’s clear that microbes have always
been a resourceful and resilient life form.
Even so, everything we learn is
a further step towards combating
periodontal and other diseases, and it is
increasingly apparent that the dynamics
are complex.
Oral bacteria can…
n enter your bloodstream and release
toxins that can attach to artery walls
and enter your respiratory and other
bodily systems.
doubt…?
Normal chewing places
68 pounds of pressure per square
inch on your molars.
Deliberately clenching?
150 pounds!
Unconsciously grinding at night? Up to 900 pounds! That’s more than a month of normal wear!
Some people will grind up to
40 minutes during every hour
of sleep.
Other signs you’ve got a
problem? Sensitivity to hot and cold
…damaged teeth and restorations…
scarred tongue and cheeks … and
problems with your gums.
Maybe it’s time for your
custom-fitted dental guard.
What’s The Point Of That?
5 things about the roof of your mouth
Palate, not to be confused with pallet (a bed) or palette
(a range of colors), is a formal name for the roof of your mouth…
1.
The hard palate at the front is made of bone, the soft palate behind it, of
tissue. Both aid breathing, swallowing, and speech.
2.
If the bones of the hard palate do not fuse before birth, it is called a cleft
palate, a purely structural problem that can be repaired before the age of one.
3.
The soft palate helps to close off the nasal passages during swallowing, and the
airway if required – like during sneezing. Crocodiles can do this too.
4.
Your soft palate has salivary glands and taste buds – why we call good food
“palatable.”
5.
Arachibutyrophobia is the fear of peanut butter sticking to one’s palate.
n cause your own bacteria-fighting blood
cells to give off proteins that appear to trigger
an inflammatory autoimmune response.
n create a protein which causes your own
blood platelets to encase and protect them
from your immune system and antibiotics.
How important is this
mouth-body link?
Gum disease has been linked to
cardiovascular, respiratory, and autoimmune
diseases such as arthritis and diabetes, as
well as oral and other cancers. As just one
example, over 85% of women with breast
cancer have no family history of the disease.
Oral health could make a vital difference.
You Asked For It!
Gum disease FAQ
How can I
tell if I have
gum disease?
Check it out!
Poor diet is linked to a third of all cancer cases.
Here are some good news foods that have been
shown to help fight oral cancer…
n Enjoy foods rich in Omega 3 like fish, fish oils,
eggs, and flax seed. These also have anti-bacterial
benefits against gum disease and other oral
infections.
n Consume foods high in fiber such as brown rice,
whole wheat breads and pastas, nuts, and seeds.
n Munch on fruits and vegetables, especially those
high in antioxidants like vitamins C and E. Leafy
green vegetables have shown a reduction of oral
cancer risk among female smokers.
Eating well to maintain an efficient immune
system is important. And so is avoiding the main
risks (tobacco, alcohol, and the HPV virus) and
maintaining and monitoring your oral health.
Red, swollen, or tender gums, or other pain in your mouth
Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating
Gums that are shrinking or pulling away from your teeth
Persistent bad breath.
No, and please don’t avoid treatment because
you are embarrassed. There are many excellent
techniques we can use to bring gum disease
under control. Otherwise you could lose teeth,
supporting jawbone and ligaments that will affect
your appearance, speech, and ability to eat.
Is it ever
too late for
treatment?
Yes, some people can be up to six times
more susceptible, but gum disease can also
be transmitted in families through kissing,
blowing on food, and sharing food or utensils.
Anyone can be especially vulnerable at certain stages of life:
adolescence, pregnancy, and mid-life, at the onset of diabetes or other
inflammatory diseases, and during times of stress.
Is it
hereditary?
Is it
avoidable?
Yes, with regular home care and hygiene
visits at our practice, you can prevent, treat, and
sometimes even reverse gum disease.
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It’s tricky. It can arrive painlessly and
without apparent symptoms, one of the reasons
we encourage regular exams. However, if you
experience any of these common symptoms, don’t
wait for your recare appointment to see us…
Don’t Forget…
Fall Sports
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The next time you outfit your kids for soccer, baseball, skateboarding, inline skating,
or a football game, don’t forget their mouthguard. Studies show that
athletes who wear mouthguards have 60% fewer injuries to their
teeth, and your child is no exception!
Mouthguards work in much the same way a helmet
protects the head – by spreading a hard impact over the
entire mouth and jaw. They stop the upper and lower teeth
from bumping into each other, and make sure teeth don’t
injure the gums or lips. Mouthguards
can even reduce the risk of concussion or neck injury.
We can make you a custom-fitted guard right here
in our operatories that provides the best protection and
comfort. A properly fitted mouthguard is comfortable and
should not interfere with breathing or talking. Beware of
the commercial boil-and-bite mouthguards available in
sporting goods stores. They’re less effective and more likely
to interfere with speech and breathing.
Even though it’s tough and can handle a lot of abuse,
a mouthguard does require a little care. It should be
thoroughly cleaned and rinsed with cool water before it is
used. Don’t forget that kids’ mouths change as they grow
and that their mouthguards need to be replaced to keep
pace. We’ll keep an eye out for any problems or changes
during regular checkups, and tell you when it’s time for
a new one.
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office information Around The Tooth
Carroll Dental Care
Dr. Daniel O. Carroll
10258 Shelbyville Rd
Louisville, KY 40223-2955
Office Hours
Mon-Thu
8:00 am – 5:00 pm
Evenings & Fridays by special appointment.
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Email
Web site
(502) 245-6744
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afraid to ask questions!
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Perio primer
Periodontics is the branch of
dentistry dealing with supporting
structures of teeth (gums and
ligaments) and the diseases that affect
them. The name originates from the
Greek word peri (around) and odons
(tooth). This amazing system allows us
to apply great force to our teeth when
biting and chewing.
These structures can be attacked
by infection and weakened by bacteria
from naturally occurring biofilm
deposits that build up (tartar or
calculus) and can result in infection. If
not corrected, infection can lead to the
destruction of the ligament and bone
that hold teeth in place.
Support perio health by brushing
with care after meals, or at least twice
daily, and flossing every day. It’s
essential to a healthy smile and
a healthy you.
Referrals Do Us
Proud! Thank You!
We take great pride in a team
that always offers friendly familystyle dentistry, and try always to
build on the excellent rapport we
develop with you. We know that
spending time with you is the best
way to ensure that you are receiving
the meticulous care you deserve.
After all, we are your dental office
and your dentist!
Please feel free to share us with
your family and friends. We take
your referrals as a great compliment
and an affirmation that you feel
secure and comfortable with our
team. We also know this means
you’ve entrusted us with the care of
family, friends, and colleagues.
Thank you for your trust!
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