TOOTH WHITENING – Want Whiter, Brighter Teeth?

The best way to keep your teeth white is to brush twice a day, floss daily, see your dentist for regular checkups and professional cleanings, and limit stain-causing foods and habits. These include: tobacco, certain foods and beverages (such as coffee, tea and berries), some drugs (such as tetracycline), or trauma to a tooth. As well, your teeth may become stained or discoloured naturally as you age. Your dentist can give you the best advice about whitening your teeth.

HERE’S HOW IT’S DONE:

Chairside Bleaching – usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes and one to three visits to the dental office. A shield (or rubber dam) protects your gums from the bleaching agent (usually a form or hydrogen peroxide) which is “painted” onto your discoloured teeth and activated with heat or high-intensity light.

Mouthguard Bleaching – is done by you at home. You wear a custom-made mouthguard with special bleaching gel (provided by your dentist) for a period of time each day, or overnight, over a number of weeks.

It’s important to know that not everyone’s teeth will “whiten” the same. It depends on the number of teeth involved and the severity of discolouration. Over-the-counter, at-home whiteners are not recommended because they may cause problems associated with over exposing gum tissues to the active whitening agent. Any bleaching treatment should be done under your dentist’s supervision.

Information as per the Ontario Dental Association. 

We have three different whitening systems be sure to contact one of our dental professionals for more information.

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski Brampton Dental Office

905-458-6620

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT GUM DISEASE

Gum Disease Risks

Gum disease is an infection that can cause tooth loss; it is associated with several serious health conditions including heart attack, stroke, and diabetes. After having an examination of your gums and bone you should ask your periodontist or dentist if you have gum disease. While genetics plays a role in gum disease you can still have gum disease even though your parents and siblings were never affected by it.

Gum Disease Symptoms

The presence of any of these symptoms warrants a complete examination for gum disease by a periodontist or dentist.

• Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating.

• Gum recession, which results in teeth looking longer.

• Loose teeth and shifting tooth positions where teeth no longer touch.

• Tooth loss, a consequence of gum disease.

Because gum disease can begin and progress without obvious symptoms, an examination of your gums and jaw bones is the only accurate way to determine if you have gum disease. This includes measuring the depth of the gum pockets and using x-rays to determine the bone level.

Health Conditions and Gum Disease

Gum disease is associated with many health conditions. For example heart attacks and strokes are more common when gum disease exists. Gum disease complicates blood sugar management for the diabetic and high blood sugar worsens gum disease.

As a woman, the hormonal changes during pregnancy impact your gums. Some research has suggested having gum disease can increase the risk that your infant will be born premature and or/ be low weight. You should ask your periodontist or dentist regarding oral health complications during pregnancy.

What You Can Do about Gum Disease?

• Early detection and treatment of gum disease by a periodontist can help you preserve your teeth and smile for life. A periodontist is a dentist who specializes in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of gum disease.

• Smoking is a risk factor for gum disease, oral cancer and many other diseases. It also adversely affects healing and increases the likelihood of an infection following any type of surgery. Your periodontist or dentist and other health professionals can help you quit.

• Brushing and flossing every day is a very important behavior to prevent decay and gum disease.

Information as per the AAP

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski - Brampton Dentist

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Proper Care for your Toothbrush - Brampton Dentists

* Do not share your toothbrush or use someone else’s toothbrush
* After brushing, rinse your toothbrush thoroughly with tap water and allow to air-dry
* Store standing upright. If it is near other toothbrushes, do not let the heads touch
* Do not store in closed containers
* Replace your toothbrush every three to four months or when the bristles look worn and bent

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski Dental Office

905-458-6620

GUM DISEASE RISK FACTORS - Know the facts and protect your smile!

The main cause of periodontal (gum) disease is plaque. When plaque hardens it turns into calculus/tartar and if not properly removed it can cause tooth decay and/or periodontal disease. This is why it is important to visit your dentists/hygienist regularly, every 3-6 months, for your dental cleaning and check up. 

Other factors that can affect the health of your gums are:

AGE

SMOKING / TOBACCO USE

GENETICS

STRESS

MEDICATIONS

CLENCHING OR GRINDING YOUR TEETH

OTHER SYSTEMIC DISEASES

POOR NUTRITION AND OBESITY

For more info on gum disease be sure to talk to one of our dental professionals at your next dental visit.

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski Dental 

2 Philosopher's Trail Unit #1

Brampton Ontario

L6S 4C9

Brampton Dentist 905-458-6620

Are you missing your dental cleaning?

Are you missing getting your teeth cleaned? We are missing you and can't wait to reopen to take care of all your dental needs.

Scaling and root planing is a teeth cleaning above and below the gum-line all the way down to the bottom of the pockets of the teeth. The scaling part is when your dentist or hygienist removes all the plaque and tartar from your teeth and the root planing part is the smoothing out of your teeth roots to help your gums reattach to your teeth. For some, this deep cleaning, may take more than one visit to complete and may require a local anesthetic.

It is normal to have tooth sensitivity for up to a week as the gums are healing around the teeth after a deep dental cleaning. Your gums also may also be swollen, feel tender and bleed.

Your dentist periodontist will also schedule a follow up visit to see how your gums have healed and measure the depth of your pockets. If they have gotten deeper, more treatment may be needed.

Good dental care at home is essential to help keep your teeth and gums healthy. Brush your teeth twice a day with a soft brush, clean between your teeth daily, eat a balanced diet, avoid using tobacco and see your dentist regularly.

Dr. Elizabeth Dimovski & Associates 

http://www.drelizabethdimovski.ca

905-458-6620