A General Dentistry Dentist Answers Some FAQs

A General Dentistry Dentist Answers Some FAQs from Johns Creek Dentistry in Johns Creek, GAGeneral dentistry helps prevent, diagnose, and treat a wide range of dental issues, like tooth decay and gum disease. General dentists are the most common types of dentists, and they spend most of their time performing preventative treatments.

Our general dentist answers frequently asked questions about general dentistry

Many patients have oral health questions for general dentists. Here are the answers to the most frequently asked ones:

1. How often should I brush my teeth?

A general dentistry rule is to brush the teeth at least two times per day. This limits how long acids made by oral bacteria get to attack teeth surfaces. It also slows down tartar accumulation on teeth.

The most important time that a person can brush their teeth is right before going to bed. Teeth are more vulnerable during sleep because saliva production slows down. Saliva helps protect teeth by washing away bacteria and acids in the mouth. The mouth dries up during sleep, so removing acids and bacteria that have built up on teeth during the day provides significant protection.

2. Is flossing teeth important?

Flossing is just as important as brushing. It gets rid of plaque and food particles in the tight spaces between teeth that a toothbrush cannot reach. Brushing without flossing is the equivalent of varnishing only the front and back surfaces of a piece of wood. The wood can still rot when exposed to the elements if its sides are not also painted.

3. Why does my dentist recommend coming in for teeth cleanings?

The American Dental Association set that standard. Plaque is a sticky film that contains bacteria and the acids that they contain. Germs create the acids from food particles left in the mouth after meals. Plaque calcifies into tartar when left on teeth for over a day.

Tartar cannot be removed by brushing and flossing, so regular teeth cleanings are needed to remove tartar deposits. Tartar also contains bacteria and the acids that they make. It promotes tooth decay and gum disease.

4. Can tooth decay be reversed?

The first stage of tooth decay is its de-mineralization stage, and it can be reversed with fluoride treatments. However, the decay can no longer be reversed once cavities begin to form. A dentist can slow down the decay by closing up cavities, though. Untreated tooth decay can lead to the total loss of teeth.

5. Do I need to fix my chipped tooth?

A chipped tooth requires dental care regardless of how minor it might seem. The outer layer of teeth is called the enamel, and it protects the more delicate inner layers. It is the strongest part of the body, and it is often damaged when a tooth is chipped. Enamel being compromised leaves the rest of the tooth vulnerable to tooth decay.

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