Your Smile's Appearance Is Just As Important As Its Health

Over the last decade, cosmetic dentistry has been rapidly becoming a popular option in many people's lives. With services including bleaching, bonding, veneers, and even tooth reshaping, it has become clear that the appearance of one's own teeth are just as important as their actual health.

Bleaching for instance, has many over-the-counter alternatives to help get your teeth to that desired whiteness. Despite having so many options, it is still recommended and accepted as the quickest, safest, and most effective way to bleach one's own teeth is to go through an actual professional cosmetic dentist, something that we here at the office of Dr. Jacobson are well experienced in.

In addition to teeth whitening, many times people are in need of veneers. Veneers are helpful in two ways, the first being the ability to reshape a tooth, or teeth, to fill in gaps and create a more aesthetically pleasing smile. In cases of isolated Microdontia, or where the teeth appear smaller than normal, veneers have become invaluable in restoring the teeth to average size and placement.

The second function of veneers is to help protect a tooth's surface that has suffered trauma by wrapping the area in a porcelain laminate and bonding it to the tooth in trouble. This prevents further damage to the tooth and helps maintain the health and appearance of your mouth. If you believe that veneers might be a viable option to help you, contact our office to set up an appointment right away.

Everyday, more and more options become available to the public in keeping your teeth and smile healthy. Here at the office of Dr. Jacobson, we are constantly updating our processes and procedures in order to give you the best solution to your needs, whether they be cosmetic or not.

Contact our office today if you are in need of cosmetic dentistry.

Dr. Robert A. Jacobson, DDS
8109 Harford Road, Suite 3
Parkville, Maryland 21234
Ph 410-665-5205
Fx 410-665-5208
baltobestdds@yahoo.com
www.affordable-dentistry.com

What To Do If You Crack, Chip Or Knock Out A Tooth

Eating, playing sports, exercising and walking are all things that most of us do safely on a daily basis. However any one of those activities could result in a dental emergency. It is important to be aware of what to do in an urgent situation so that your tooth can be saved or repaired.

A dental emergency takes place when a tooth becomes loose, breaks, cracks or is completely knocked out. These emergencies can sometimes be avoided through the use of mouth guards during physical activity or by refraining from eating hard foods that may injure your teeth. This applies to natural teeth and dentures.

If your tooth has been chipped or fractured, it’s best to determine how severe it is. A chip is typically minor. A moderate fracture is any damage to the tissue, enamel or the pulp. (The pulp is commonly referred to as the “nerves.”) A severe fracture occurs when a tooth has been damaged and cannot be saved.

In the instance you fractured your tooth, gently rinse your mouth with warm water, use an ice pack to reduce swelling and take Ibuprofen for the pain. Call our office to schedule a visit as soon as possible.

If you have completely knocked a tooth out, call our office immediately for an emergency appointment. It is imperative that you are seen within an hour of your tooth being knocked out for the best possible chance of saving your tooth.

When handling your tooth, never hold it by the root. Touching the root may damage cells that are necessary in reattaching the tooth to the bone. Rinse the tooth very gently and place it in your mouth between your cheek and gum to keep it moist. It is imperative that you do not let the tooth dry out. Submerging in milk or saline solution is your next best option. Baby teeth do not need to be reattached although a trip to our office may be necessary to make sure that none of the tooth is remaining.

Whether it's cracked, chipped, or barely remaining, your next steps afterwards are very important. Call Baltimore Dentist Dr. Jacobson today if you have suffered tooth trauma.

Dr. Robert A. Jacobson, DDS
8109 Harford Road, Suite 3
Parkville, Maryland 21234
Ph 410-665-5205
Fx 410-665-5208
baltobestdds@yahoo.com
www.affordable-dentistry.com