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Tooth RemineralizationTuesday, June 9, 2009
The month of June 09' is our 10th month since the opening of Ascent Dental Group. The last 10 months have been a blast! We have met many people and continue to gain ground in establishing our business. We have helped many people with their dental needs! We are still enjoying the new patients reactions to the office, its staff, and how comfortable we make them feel. We know dentistry is a thorn in most every ones side, but we are here to prove to you it does not have to be!In 2009, the dental field has so much to be proud of! Dental materials continue to improve in many areas such as strength, esthetics, and function. Today, dental porcelains are stronger and more natural looking than ever. Bonding products are getting stronger, allowing restorations to be more durable and last longer. Dental implants are having very high success rates and are lasting a lifetime. Laser dental therapy is being accepted and is achieving results far beyond traditional techniques. Research studies in tempromandibular jaw joints and its disorders are leading to better treatment.
With all of these advances, none are as important as the advances in preventative dentistry. The dental field is learning about fluoride ions in conjunction with calciumphosphate ions are teaming up to produce a term called remineralization. Remineralization is the process in which the tooth can actually regrow its outer layer of enamel. If the decay or cavity of the tooth is limited to the enamel, they are showing that the enamel can regrow or the tooth can fix itself. This process only works if the cavity or decay in the tooth is very small. We here at Ascent Dental believe that preventative dentistry is very important, as we are only given one set of teeth, and no matter what material we put in your mouth, nothing is as strong as what we were originally given. We feel strongly about prevention and if cavities are caught early and cannot be remineralized, a micro restoration can be placed saving healthy tooth structure, allowing the tooth to not lose strength.
We look forward to meeting with you and allowing us to set up a win-win relationship with you to provide you dental care that is custom fit to your needs.
See you in the chair,
Dr. Jeff Johnston, DDS
http://www.ascentdental.com
