Smiles At San Tan Ranch

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Smiles at San Tan Ranch
3592 S. Atherton Blvd. #112
Gilbert, Az 85297
(480) 457-8600

How Harmful is Cola?

2009-11-09T09:49:00.001-08:00

Coca-Cola is one of the most recognizable brands in the world. It's delicious and refreshing. It's also been known to clean motor engines, remove gum from hair, and even preserve naval subs! A soft drink that rivals liquid cleaners should make you think twice about the effects of your daily soda intake! Coke is undoubtedly acidic. But it is not acidic enough to dissolve a tooth in just a few hours. Other drinks such as cranberry juice, Sunny Delight and Gatorade are even more acidic that Coke. Given weeks during which a tooth is exposed to Coke, the results may differ. The enamel will eventually break down and the tooth will decay, which could ultimately lead to its destruction. Putting a tooth in Coke overnight will mainly create a stain. Leaving a tooth in Coke for a few months can do some serious damage. So the next time you crave caffeine, remember that Coca-Cola can rust a steel nail in four days. Opt for something a bit more enamel-friendly!

Myth Busters

2009-11-03T13:54:00.001-08:00

Is kissing your dog really better than kissing a human? According to the show "MythBusters, " it is. On the show a dog licked a petri dish and a human licked another. When compared the human's dish grew much more bacteria than the dog's. This must mean that the dog's mouth is cleaner, right? Not necessarily!
According to Colin Harvey, a professor of surgery and dentistry at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary medicine, the two cannot be compared. The bacteria in a dog's mouth is species specific and often would not be able to survive in a human mouth!
The biggest argument for this myth is that human's bite is more infectious than a dog's bit. But the likelihood of an infection depends on the location of the bite, the kind of bacteria present, and the depth of the bite .Not who gave it!
So for all you animal lovers out there....go ahead and kiss your dog!!! Just ask yourselves: Where has that mouth been?

Don't Be So Sensitive!

2009-10-20T07:44:00.000-07:00

Do you enjoy ice cream or hot soup? If you are experiencing tooth sensitivity, your answer is probably "NO!"

What causes sensitive teeth?
Cavities and fractured teeth can cause sensitive teeth. If these problems have already been ruled out by Dr. Snell, then the worn tooth enamel or an exposed tooth root may be the cause.
A layer of enamel, the strongest substance in the body, protects the crowns of the healthy teeth. A layer called cementum protects the tooth root under the gum line. Underneath the enamel and the cementum is dentin, a part of the tooth that is less dense than enamel or cementum.
The dentin contains microscopic tubules (small hollow tubes or canals). When dentin loses it's protective covering, the tubules allow heat and cold or acidic or sticky foods to stimulate the nerves and cells inside the tooth. This causes hypersensitivity and occasional discomfort. Fortunately, the irritation does not cause permanent damage to the pulp.

How to prevent sensitive teeth.
Proper oral hygiene is key to preventing gums from receding and causing sensitive-tooth pain. To schedule your teeth cleaning and exam, please call our Gilbert, Arizona office today at 480-457-8600. If you brush your teeth incorrectly or even over-brush, gum problems can result. Come in and ask Dr. Snell and our professional staff any questions you might have about your daily oral hygiene routine.

Treatment
Sensitive teeth can be treated. Dr. Snell may suggest that you try a desensitizing toothpaste, which contains compounds that help block transmission of sensation from the tooth surface to the nerve. Dr. Snell recommends Sensodyne Toothpaste. Desensitizing toothpaste usually requires several applications before the sensitivity is reduced.
If Sensodyne doesn't ease your pain, Dr. Snell may suggest in-office techniques. A fluoride gel, which strengthens tooth enamel may be applied to the sensitive areas of the teeth.
In cases where hypersensitivity is severe, persistent and cannot be treated by others means, Dr. Snell may recommend endodontic therapy (root canal).
Please call our Gilebrt, Arizona Office located at 3592 S. Atherton Blvd #112, Gilbert, Arizona 85297 to schedule your oral health exam today. Or call us at 480-457-8600!
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This information is from the American Dental Association

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2008-08-28T13:15:00.000-07:00

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