Regular dental exams not only help to decrease a
patient's risk of oral diseases, such as cavities and periodontal (gum)
disease, but they may also help to diagnose other, sometimes life-threatening, medical
conditions.
Dentists are able to assess a patient's overall
oral health and may recognize symptoms of serious diseases, including diabetes,
cancer, and eating disorders, which often manifest as signs and symptoms inside
of the mouth. Click
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Dentist Plymouth MI
Douglas A. Callow, DDS
9357 General Drive, Suite 112
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-2890
Website: www.CallowDDS.com
The
Main Cause of Lost Teeth
The number one assumption by patients for tooth loss is
decay. You may be surprised to know this is not the case.
Gum disease is the most common reason. Symptoms may be
unnoticeable until it is too late to save some or all of
your teeth. Bleeding gums during brushing and flossing or
loose or shifting teeth are signs that should not be
ignored. Losing your teeth due to gum disease can be
prevented with the various nonsurgical methods that we
offer. Please do not delay in coming to our office if you
suspect you might have this problem.
Gum Disease Is Linked to
Serious Health Conditions
Studies have proven a link between gum disease and the
life-threatening conditions of heart disease, stroke, and
diabetes. An estimated 8 of 10 Americans have periodontal
disease, which most dentists consider to be at an epidemic
level. The American Academy of Periodontology confirms the
research that shows gum infections increase the risk of
premature or underweight births, and may contribute to heart
disease, diabetes, and respiratory illnesses.
Now
the Good News
If left to reach advanced stages, the treatment for
periodontal disease would be surgical. It is mostly
successful in reversing the condition and is often covered
by most insurance plans. If periodontal disease is treated
in a milder stage, we offer very effective nonsurgical
methods. Together with improved dental hygiene, the spread
of the infection can be stopped. Nonsurgical methods are
often covered by dental insurance plans as well.
Dentist Plymouth MI
Douglas A. Callow, DDS
9357 General Drive, Suite 112
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-2890
Website: www.CallowDDS.com
Orthodontics
– The Clear Alternative
Dr.
Callow is proud to offer you Invisalign invisible aligners.
These innovative orthodontics let you have straight teeth in
9 - 15 months! And they correct a variety of problems –
teeth with gaps, overbite, crossbite, underbite, and
overcrowding. Using 3-D computer-imaging, Invisalign sets up
your complete treatment plan to reposition your teeth for
your desired look. They are individualized clear
thermoplastic aligners that are made to fit your teeth. The
first set of aligners you will receive begins to gently push
your teeth into position. In two weeks, you will receive a
new set of aligners, and again in another two weeks as
progress is being made until your treatment plan is
completed based on your own needs and goals. There is less
time in the dental chair, as you will only need to be
evaluated on your progress every four to eight weeks.
Dentist Plymouth MI
Douglas A. Callow, DDS
9357 General Drive, Suite 112
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-2890
Website: www.CallowDDS.com
Replace
Missing Teeth for Your Perfect Smile
Implants are used today to replace any missing tooth, front
or back. It is important to have all your teeth to keep
remaining teeth from shifting, to chew food properly, and to
regain a beautiful smile that will give you confidence.
Implants are put under the gums, which makes them look just
like original, natural teeth. People with no teeth can have
their dentures replaced with implants to keep them secure in
the mouth, and they don’t need to be taken out for sleep.
Dr. Callow will place the actual “tooth” after an oral
surgeon has implanted a titanium post. The implant is placed
over the post and will function and look just like the
original tooth.
Dentist Plymouth MI
Douglas A. Callow, DDS
9357 General Drive, Suite 112
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-2890
Website: www.CallowDDS.com
Halloween is around the corner,
which for most children means bags of free candy and a chance to build up the
stockpile of sweets for the winter. Being one of the most fun times of the year
for families, Halloween can also present parents with a variety of health and
safety challenges.
The American Dental
Association, America's premier source of oral health information, has prepared
a list of 10 suggestions to help parents maintain good oral health for their
children around the Halloween holiday and throughout the year.
- Consume Halloween
candy and other sugary foods with meals.
Saliva production increases during meals and helps neutralize acids produced by
bacteria in your mouth and helps rinse away food particles.
- Avoid hard candy and
other sweets that stay in your mouth for a long time.
Besides
how often you snack, the length of time food is in your mouth plays a role in
tooth decay. Unless it is a sugar-free product, candies that stay in the mouth
for a long period of time subject teeth to prolonged acid attack, increasing
the risk for tooth decay.
- Avoid sticky candies
that cling to your teeth.
The
stickier candies, like taffy and gummy bears, take longer to get washed away by
saliva, increasing the risk for tooth decay.
Above
article from: ada.org
Dentist Plymouth MI
Douglas A. Callow, DDS
9357 General Drive, Suite 112
Plymouth, MI 48170
Phone: (734) 455-2890
Website: www.CallowDDS.com
