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 Post subject: Polishing
PostPosted: Tue Jan 15, 2008 1:18 am 
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Resin filling is also called plastic or white filling. Getting this kind of filling depends on where the tooth is in your mouth. Composite resin is put into the hole in thin layers. Each layer gets hard with the help of a special light that your dentist holds over the tooth. When the last layer of the filling is hard, your dentist shapes the filling so it looks and feels natural.

The dental prophylaxis is refined by a final polishing of the teeth to remove stain and create a sensation of fresh breath and a clean mouth. It may be accomplished by spraying high pressured water mixed with baking soda paste onto the surface of the teeth or a rubber cup and polishing paste.

Dental Cleaning for Children
The dental prophylaxis is especially important for children to establish good oral hygiene practice and to appreciate the importance of dental health. Easy dental prophy appointments help create self esteem and will lessen anxiety should dental restorative care become necessary in the future. The regular application of topical fluoride, early detection of orthodontic (bite) problems, and an evaluation for cavities are part of preventive dental health.

Tooth Whitening
In most cases, the natural colour of teeth is within a range of light grayish-yellow shades. Teeth naturally darken with age and their appearance can be affected by the accumulation of surface stains acquired from the use of tobacco products and the consumption of certain foods or drinks. Although teeth are not naturally meant to be completely white, many Canadians want a brighter smile. Responding to this desire, a wide range of "whitening" options has become available to consumers. The most common way to lighten and brighten your teeth is with the use of dental bleaching agents.

Bleaching
Most bleaching products are peroxide-based and are actually capable of altering the colours of the tooth itself. However, not all tooth discolourations respond to tooth-bleaching treatments. Individuals contemplating tooth-bleaching should consult with a dentist to determine the cause of the tooth discolouration and to determine whether a bleaching treatment will have the desired result. This step is especially important for patients with fillings, root canal treatments, crowns and/or with extremely dark stains on the anterior teeth.


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