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Q: Do I need to take antibiotics before dental treatment?
A: The American Heart Association guidelines emphasize that maintaining excellent oral health is more important in the reduction of the rish of bacterial endocarditis than is the use of antibiotics before dental treatment. In many cases the risks of taking antibiotics outweigh the benefits, so that for many conditions such as mitral valve prolapse antibiotics are no longer recommended. |
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Q: I hear a lot of talk about veneers. What are they?
A: Veneers are custom made shells that are designed to cover the front side of teeth. They are made of thin porcelain and can be used to close spaces between teeth, change the color or shape of teeth and in some cases change the position of crooked teeth. There are several visits necessary for the fabrication of veneers and routine follow-up is necesssary. |
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Q: What types of cavity filling materials are available now? Do I have a choice?
A: Modern dental materials and techniques have allowed the patient and dentists to have numerous choices in creating pleasing and natural-looking smiles. The two major types of dental restorative materials available are amalgam and bonded restorations. Amalgam ('silver' filling material) has been used in dentistry for over 100 years. |
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Q: I hate the color of my teeth. Can I bleach them?
A: Bleaching will not whiten all types of discoloration, so it is best to consult your dentist before embarking on any form of bleaching. You might want to start with a dental prophylaxis (cleaning) which will remove surface stain, plaque and calculus. Discolored fillings, especially bonded fillings in the front of the mouth can also be polished or replaced, as they will not change color with bleaching, neither will old crowns. In fact, these restorations may stand out more after bleaching, and you should be aware of this. |
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