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Dental Health for Adults: A guide
to protecting your teeth and gums
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Thanks to new materials and techniques, dentists
are more successful than ever before at reversing
the disease process and preserving, repairing,
and replacing teeth. This report will introduce
you to the latest developments—from smart
fillings that can help prevent cavities to new
methods for placing dental implants. It sifts
through the hype surrounding certain dental products
and procedures. Can chewing xylitol gum protect
against tooth decay? Are silver fillings and
fluoridation safe? Which toothbrush really works
best? You’ll find the answers to these
questions in the following pages.
You'll also find a wealth of information on
techniques to repair or replace damaged teeth — including
root canal therapy, bridges, orthodontic treatment,
dentures, and implants— as well as advice
on managing dental emergencies. In addition,
it provides up-to-date information on cosmetic
procedures, such as bleaching, bonding, veneers,
and tooth reshaping.
Prepared by the editors of Harvard Health Publications
in conjunction with Hans-Peter Weber, D.M.D.,
Chair of the Department of Restorative Dentistry
and Biomaterial Sciences at the Harvard School
of Dental Medicine. 48 pages. (updated: 2007)
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- Your mouth: The basics
- Beyond your teeth
- Special considerations
for older patients
- Healthy mouth,
healthy body
- Eat right
- Don’t smoke
- Medications and
oral health
- Oral health and
other diseases
- Taking care of your
teeth at home
- Brushing
- Flossing
- Using mouth rinses
- Beating bad breath
- Working with your
dentist
- The dental checkup
- X-rays
- Types of dentists
- The role of dental
insurance
- Dealing with dental
anxiety
- Medications for
pain and anxiety
- Alternative therapies
for anxiety
- Plaque diseases
- Tooth decay and
cavities
- Gum disease
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- Pulp diseases
- Types of pulp
damage
- Diagnosing pulp
disease
- Treating pulp
disease
- Know the warning
signs of dental infection
- Dental 911: Dealing
with emergencies
- Tooth replacements:
Bridges, dentures, and implants
- Fixed prostheses
(crowns and bridges)
- Removable prostheses
(dentures)
- Dental implants
- Are you too old for
braces?
- Cosmetic dentistry
- Teeth whitening
- Bonding
- Veneers
- Tooth reshaping
- Crown lengthening
- Glossary
- Resources
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Excerpt from this Dental Health Special Health
Report
Self-care tips for dental anxiety:
- Find a dentist committed
to helping you reduce your anxiety. Discuss
your fears with your dentist and learn about
the options for treating pain and anxiety.
- Have your dentist agree
on a “stop” signal so you can take
a time-out from the procedure if you need to.
- Avoid caffeinated beverages
before your visit. They are likely to make
you more jittery.
- Schedule your appointment
for early in the day, and get a good night’s
sleep beforehand.
- Bring a friend or family
member for reassurance.
- Bring along a portable
music player with headphones to use as a distraction
before and during treatment.
- Practice relaxation exercises
and guided imagery techniques.
- Get regular dental checkups.
Frequent visits help in several ways: You build
a good rapport with your dentist, you become
familiar with the dental staff and office routines,
and you enable your dentist to catch problems
early, potentially avoiding more extensive
procedures at a later date.
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