A Fresh Approach to Dental Care
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What is New in Tooth Care
Teeth are big stars in your mouth. They help you eat and smile. But old ways to fix teeth can hurt. New ways are better!
Let’s look at new ways to keep your teeth happy. This is a fresh approach to dental care.
Why Old Ways Don’t Work Well
Old dental care can:
- Hurt a lot
- Cost too much
- Fix problems too late
- Not look at your whole body health
Did you know? 48% of adults skip dental visits because they are scared. That’s a lot of people!
New Ways are Better
Preventive dentistry helps stop tooth problems before they start. This is smart!
The American Dental Association (ADA) says we should look at the whole mouth, not just teeth with holes.
Good news! New ways can cut your dental costs by 40% over time.
Cool New Tools
Dentists now have super cool tools! These tools help make your visit better.
Magic Cameras and Computers
- Digital smile design lets you see your new smile before work starts
- AI-driven diagnostics find tiny problems early
- 3D-printed dental implants fit just right
Wow fact: Computers can find gum disease with 92% success! That’s better than old ways.
No More Ouch!
No one likes pain. New dental care has ways to stop the “ouch!”
- Laser dentistry for no-hurt gum care
- Sedation dentistry options to help you relax
- Pain-free procedures with new tools
DentalVibe® makes shots not hurt! Kids and grown-ups like this a lot.
Care That Fits You
Everyone’s mouth is different. New dental care knows this!
Patient-centered care means:
- Listening to what you want
- Making plans just for you
- Showing you pictures of your teeth
- Talking in words you can get
Sleep apnea solutions help you breathe better at night too! This helps your whole body.
Earth-Happy Dentist Offices
New dental practices help our Earth too!
- No more paper – all on computers
- Eco-friendly dental practices use less trash
- Sustainable packaging for tools
60% of patients like offices that care for Earth. That’s more than half!
Talk to Your Dentist From Home
Teledentistry consultations let you talk to your dentist without going to the office!
This helps:
- People who live far away
- People who can’t walk well
- Busy moms and dads
In New York, kid tooth checkups went up 25% with teledentistry!
Fixing Teeth Without Drills
No one likes the sound of drills! New ways can fix teeth without big drills.
- Air abrasion techniques use tiny sand instead of drills
- Minimally invasive treatments keep more of your good tooth
- Silver diamine fluoride (SDF) can stop small holes from getting bigger
A place in Michigan helped 30% fewer kids get holes using these new ways!
Foods For Strong Teeth
What you eat helps your teeth too! Nutritional counseling for teeth is part of new dental care.
Good foods for teeth:
- Cheese and milk (makes teeth strong)
- Crunchy fruits and veggies (clean teeth as you chew)
- Water (washes away bad stuff)
Bad foods for teeth:
- Candy and cookies
- Soda pop
- Sticky treats
Smart Brushing and Cleaning
Smart toothbrushes can tell your phone how well you brush! They help you get all spots.
Guided biofilm therapy (GBT) is a new way to clean teeth at the dentist. It cuts gum disease coming back by 60%!
Oral probiotics put good bugs in your mouth to fight bad bugs.
Help for People Who Need It Most
New dental care helps everyone.
- Dental therapists in Minnesota helped 70,000+ people who don’t have lots of money.
- States that let hygienists work on their own saw 15% fewer emergency room visits for teeth problems.
- Same-day crowns mean less time off work
Custom Guards for Teeth
Many people hurt their teeth at night or during sports. Custom night guards and sports mouth guards can help!
These fit your teeth just right. They stop:
- Teeth grinding
- Sports crashes
- Jaw pain
Tooth Fixes That Look Real
No one wants metal teeth! New ways make fixes look like real teeth.
- Mercury-free fillings that match your tooth color
- Metal-free restorations that look real
- Nano-hydroxyapatite toothpaste instead of other kinds
Porcelain and ceramic look just like real teeth!
Your Whole Body Health
Your mouth is part of your whole body. New dental care knows this!
Did you know? Gum disease can make heart disease 20% more likely. That’s why dentists now look at all of you, not just teeth.
The WHO Oral Health Programme wants dentists to care about your whole health.
Success Stories
Jose’s Story: Jose was scared of the dentist. He found a dental office with sedation dentistry options. Now he goes every 6 months and his teeth are happy!
Kelly’s Story: Kelly used teledentistry consultations when she was too busy to visit. The dentist saw a problem early and saved her tooth!
Words to Know
- Biocompatible materials: Stuff that works well with your body
- CEREC technology: Makes crowns while you wait
- Osseointegration: When bone grows around a tooth implant
- Teleorthodontics: Fixing crooked teeth with help from far away
Questions People Ask
Does new dental care cost more?
Not always! It can save money over time by fixing small problems before they get big.
Will it still hurt?
New ways have much less hurt! Tell your dentist if you’re scared.
How do I find a dentist who uses new ways?
Ask if they use digital smile design, laser dentistry, or teledentistry. These are good signs!
Time For Your Fresh Start!
Now you know about fresh approaches to dental care! These new ways can:
- Hurt less
- Cost less over time
- Keep your teeth longer
- Make you smile more
Talk to your dentist about these new ways. Your teeth will say thank you!
