Return Your Teeth To a Dazzling White!
Your teeth can once again be a brilliant white with ZOOM2™ Whitening.
ZOOM2 works 33% faster and has 67% less sensitivity. You can have the same
return to white teeth as shown in ads in InStyle and Rolling Stone
magazines. In less than an hour, stains and discoloration are gone! You will
be jazzed with your dazzling smile!
Another method is custom
whitening trays. We make them in our own lab and you take them home along
with supplies and instructions to complete the process. Within 1 - 14 days
you have great results!
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
The Number One Reason for Tooth Loss
The most common assumption for tooth loss is decay. But mostly, teeth are lost due to gum infection. Signs of this disease are gums that bleed while brushing or flossing and shifting or loose teeth. Sometimes there are no symptoms right up until the infection is in an advanced state. If you have already been diagnosed with this problem, you may be able to halt its progression with nonsurgical methods. If you wait until the infection has spread, surgery may be the only option.
Gum Disease Can Affect More than Just Your Teeth
Statistics provided by the American Dental Association have identified that 8 out of 10 Americans have gum disease. Dentists consider this high percentage to be at an epidemic level! With recent medical research, periodontal (gum) disease has been linked to serious health conditions of diabetes, stroke, and heart and lung problems. It is now a greater risk than just losing your teeth. The bacteria that infect the gums are circulated throughout the bloodstream, entering vital organs and having an effect on their condition.
The American Academy of Periodontology reports, "studies found periodontal infection may contribute to the development of heart disease, increase the risk of premature, underweight births, and pose a serious threat to people whose health is already compromised due to diabetes and respiratory diseases."
Easier Methods of Stopping Gum Disease
Gum surgery may be necessary if you wait too long to seek treatment. In milder cases, there are options of nonsurgical methods to halt the infection. Add better daily dental hygiene, and the gums will return to a healthy state. Both of these treatments are often covered by dental and some medical plans.
What Problems Result from Missing a Tooth?
Teeth are lost mostly from gum disease, but also from trauma and decay. Is it important to have all your teeth? Yes! Even one missing tooth can allow other teeth to start to move, which can cause more problems. Chewing is less effective at accessing nutrients in your food. When you speak, your clarity could be affected. Your cheeks and jaw may begin to look sunken, making you look older than you are. And weight gain often results from eating softer, easier-to-chew foods with a higher calorie content.
Dental implants can replace any missing teeth. They are natural looking and provide the ability to chew any type of food. You will be pleased to have a full smile again with relief from the problems associated with missing teeth.
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
Dental Care Focusing on Seniors
It's not just our bodies that show signs of age, wear, and tear - our teeth start to change too. Years of consumption of food and drink can often stain, darken, or yellow teeth. Fillings may loosen or a tooth may crack. Bacteria accumulate in these minute openings, allowing tooth decay to start. Certain medications that seniors take may reduce the flow of saliva through the mouth. There are specific products that easily take care of this problem. Years of plaque build up on teeth, and when it forms below the gumline, gum or root infection will occur. If gums begin to bleed or teeth become loose, it is important to contact us immediately. We provide services that help you maintain good oral health, but we also encourage proper daily cleaning and good nutrition to keep your natural teeth.
Lake Minnetonka Dental
Bryan Laskin, DDS
109 Bushaway Road, Suite 300
Wayzata, MN 55391
(952) 475-0225
LakeMinnetonkaDental.com
