{"id":149,"date":"2019-05-03T15:16:18","date_gmt":"2019-05-03T15:16:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/?p=149"},"modified":"2022-09-07T20:05:28","modified_gmt":"2022-09-07T20:05:28","slug":"how-daily-tooth-care-or-a-root-canal-at-ridgefield-can-prevent-tooth-loss","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/blog\/how-daily-tooth-care-or-a-root-canal-at-ridgefield-can-prevent-tooth-loss\/","title":{"rendered":"How Daily Tooth Care or a Root Canal at Ridgefield Can Prevent Tooth Loss"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Sometimes tooth problems happen. However, there are\npreventive measures you can take to lower your risk. What better time to talk\nabout those than May, also known as National Save Your Tooth Month? With these\ntips for a healthy mouth, you can preserve your natural teeth for as long as\npossible. If action is needed, though, you may need a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/preventive-dentistry.html\">root canal at\nRidgefield<\/a> to save your tooth and avoid expensive implants or dentures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4 Habits to Help Preserve Your Natural Teeth <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By practicing these preventive oral health habits, you can\nkeep your natural smile for a long time! Here are 4 tips to keep your smile\nlooking and feeling beautiful: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Brush and floss regularly. <\/strong>Brush your\nteeth twice a day for a full two minutes each time and floss every day before\nbed. Make sure to thoroughly address each side of the tooth, as well as the\nchewing surfaces. <\/li><li><strong>Visit your dentist in Ridgefield every six\nmonths.<\/strong> Regular checkups are the best way to spot oral health problems\nearly enough to treat them. For example, catching a small cavity can help save\nyour tooth before it gets too damaged. <\/li><li><strong>Avoid tobacco. <\/strong>Tobacco use can increase\nyour risk of acquiring oral health problems such as gum disease and oral\ncancer. It can also stain your teeth by wearing down the top layer of enamel.<\/li><li><strong>Limit sugary foods.<\/strong> Sugar is one of the\nbiggest contributors to tooth decay. Cutting back on sugar intake can help you\npreserve your natural teeth for much longer. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Happens When My Natural Teeth Are Damaged? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes dental damage happens even when you follow all of\nthese preventive care tips. In that case, it\u2019s important that you call your\ndentist as soon as possible to figure out a course of action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are experiencing severe pain, it could be the result\nof decay or an infection reaching the inner area of your tooth where pulp and\nnerve tissue sit. The best treatment would then be root canal therapy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The myth that root canals are scary and painful is just that\n\u2013 a myth. In fact, it helps relieve pain and can save your natural tooth. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is Root Canal Therapy? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Root canal therapy is when your dentist administers a local\nanesthetic, creates a small hole in the crown of your tooth, and clears away\ninfected tissue in the root canal. This is followed by irrigation to clear away\ninfected tissue and make room for gutta percha placement. Gutta percha is a\nrubbery material designed to replace tissue lost and lower the risk of\ninfection in the future. Finally, your dentist will seal your tooth with a\ntemporary crown while a permanent crown is made and installed a few weeks\nlater. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may be sore for a couple days after the root canal, but\nthe process itself is completely painless! The local anesthetic will numb you\nup so that you will barely feel anything during the procedure. Once the\npermanent crown is placed, your natural tooth is protected for years to come! By\npracticing good oral hygiene habits and contacting your dentist immediately\nabout any problems, you can make every month Save Your Tooth Month!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About the Practice <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>At Ridgefield Perfect Smile Center, Drs. Dana Jones and\nJosephine Franzese emphasize patient education. They will work with a patient\nto make sure he or she understands any needed procedures, and how to prevent\nfuture dental problems by practicing great oral hygiene. For further questions\non preserving your smile, contact the doctors <a href=\"https:\/\/www.danajonesdds.com\/contact-us.html\">here<\/a> or call them at\n(203)-438-8919. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Sometimes tooth problems happen. 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