Mount Olive Family Dentistry

Dental Health Month: Mount Olive celebrates by offering educational presentations to schools in Mount Olive

February is National Dental Health Month

At Mount Olive Dentistry we take pride in promoting good dental health habits. We make sure and go the extra step in educating our patients and families in Mount Olive and neighboring cities on proper dental hygiene. In an on going effort to educate our community, we go to kids class rooms and educate schools in Mount Olive and Goldsboro area. Preventing cavities and promoting healthy teeth starts at a young age.

Here are some important rules to ensure your child’s teeth are properly taken care of and they grow up with good dental habits.

• It is critically important to limit the amount of sweet drinks and snacks for your children. Promote healthy diets to your children. Purchase tooth paste with fluoride and remember to schedule dental check ups every 6 months. Whether it’s your child’s first day of school, building social relationships, going in for that first interview or taking family photos. We want your child to look their best and have good oral health.
• Before a child turns one they should have broken the habit of drinking from a sippy cup and should be drinking from a regular cup. Avoid putting babies to sleep with a bottle. Don’t introduce juices or drinks high in sugars to a baby as this can cause tooth decay or cavities. Before your child’s first tooth erupts or before your child is six months, establish a dental provider.
• Observe the way your child brushes their teeth. For the most part children seven and under lack the proper hand coordination to properly floss and brush their teeth. Take the time to properly show your children how to take care of their teeth.
• Remember to set an example for your young ones. After all your children look up to you.

For more information on scheduling an educational dental presentation for your child’s school call our office 919-658-9511.

The Truth About Sensitive Teeth & Dental Health

There are many reasons why you may have sensitive teeth. Decay on the tooth can be one of the main reasons your teeth are sensitive. Most frequently, dentists find that tooth sensitivity comes from dentin sensitivity from gum recession. At Mount Olive Family Dentistry, we use leading edge dental techniques to prevent tooth decay that can lead to tooth sensitivity. We’re the go to dentist for Mount Olive and Goldsboro locals.

How do you get sensitive teeth?

Starting in early adulthood, gum recession and the loss of cementum covering the dentin of the root surface of the tooth, leads to sensitive teeth. Dentin tubules provide a path to the pulp where the nerve of the tooth is located. Cold or other stimuli travel down these channels and stimulate the nerve of the tooth causing tooth sensitivity.

Gingivitis and plaque build up can also lead cause sensitivity. The overall health of your mouth and teeth can contribute to sensitive teeth.

How is tooth sensitivity treated?

On your own you can reduce tooth sensitivity by following good oral hygiene habits.  And over the counter toothpastes can solve the problem of sensitive teeth for many.  When seeing a dentist at Mount Olive Family Dentistry, you will get a diagnosis and a treatment when tooth pastes will not solve the problem of tooth sensitivity. For more information and to schedule an appointment please call (919) 658-9511.

When treating dentin sensitivity, dentists apply substances such as potassium ions which depolarizes the nerve. When the nerve is depolarized, the tooth doesn’t react to the stimuli. Applying other materials that block off the channels to the nerve and that seal the outside of the dentin tubules is another method of treating dentin sensitivity. Dentists often apply solutions of phosphate salts and calcium to teeth to reduce sensitivity further.

Regular fluoride treatments with your dentist can also keep tooth sensitivity at bay.

Gold Dental Crowns & Fillings Pricing

With the recent turbulence in the US and global stock markets, gold has become a very popular choice for investors to place their money. It is the benchmark for securing funds when the alternatives look doubtful. As I write this communication, the current price of gold is $1,742.00 USD per ounce. This is an all-time high price for gold.

Will the price of gold teeth and gold dental restoration go up?

The reason this is so important to our dental business is that we often use gold for restoring teeth. While there are often many different materials, such as porcelain, that can be used to make dental crowns, onlays, inlays, and some fillings; gold is often one of the better choices for dental work. Gold is used for gold tooth fillings, gold teeth and gold crowns over porcelain because gold doesn’t corrode, is flexible but durable, and is safe and comfortable.

Here at Mount Olive Family Dentistry, we are proud and excited to announce that we have secured a limited stock of dental gold at our old price. This means we will be able to continue offering our patients the same priced dental services until all of this current gold stock is depleted. We all know that prices have a big effect on the decisions we make about our dental care. It is our commitment to maintain our high quality service and pass any savings on to our patients. If you have been thinking about or delaying your dental care – especially if there is any work that needs to be done in gold – then now is the time to act.

Schedule an appointment with our office in one call at 919 658 9511. We are here to help service any patients in Wayne and Duplin county. Our patients come from Goldsboro, Faison, Dudley and surrounding areas.

Periodontal Health Facts : Your Questions Answered

According to the AAP, of adults over the age of 35, 75% have a form of periodontal disease. What exactly is a periodontal disease? A bacterial gum infection that destroys the attachment fibers and the supporting bone that holds the teeth in the mouth. Dentists say that periodontal disease and dental cavities are the number 1 reason for tooth loss. The staff at Mount Olive Family Dentistry can identify potential problems and help patients incorporate a daily oral hygiene regimen of brushing and flossing that prevent chances of tooth decay, illnesses that may be linked to infections in the mouth, as well as tooth loss.

What the staff at Mount Olive Family Dentistry wants you to know about periodontal health:

Is the primary reason for toothbrushing to remove food debris?

No. Daily brushing and flossing will also keep the formation of plaque to a minimum. If plaque isn’t removed every 26 hours, it will irritate gums, which can lead to periodontal disease.

Are bleeding gums are normal?

No. Bleeding gums are one of the 8 signs of gum disease. You can compare your gum tissue to the skin on your hands. If you washed your hands and they bled every time you washed, you would know something is wrong.

Does oral health doesn’t affect overall health?

Yes. When your gums are infected, periodontal bacterial byproducts can enter the blood stream and travel to major organs and set off other problems. Much research suggests this may contribute to the development of heard disease, could also increase the risk of stroke, and could pose a serious threat to people whose health is compromised by diabetes, respiratory diseases or osteoporosis.

Is bad breath is caused by a lack of oral hygiene?

No. Great oral hygiene doesn’t necessarily relieve bad breath. There are certain kinds of bacteria in the mouth that produce volatile sulfur compounds. If these sulfur compounds accumulate enough, the result can be clinical bad breath. When you brush your teeth and floss, go ahead and brush your tongue (where the sulfur resides) as well which will help eliminate bad breath.

Are cavities are the number one cause of tooth loss?

Together, periodontal disease and cavities are the primary cause of tooth loss.

For more information regarding Mount Olive Family Dentistry’s services,  or to schedule and appointment, call the Mount Olive dental office at (919) 658-9511.

Porcelain Veneers: What you need to know

Porcelain veneers are wafer thin shells of ceramic that bond directly to the front surfaces of the teeth. They are an ideal choice for improving the look of your smile. Veneers are an excellent cosmetic solution for teeth that have been chipped, stained, or misaligned.

Placing custom veneers requires a high degree of technical skill as well as attention to cosmetic detail. At Mount Olive Smiles Mount Olive Family Dentistry, Dr. Kimes ensures that your veneers are crafted of the highest quality and is dedicated to give you a great new smile.

Will they look like normal teeth?

When bonded to the teeth, the ultra-thin porcelain veneers are virtually undetectable and highly resistant to coffee, red wine, tea, or even cigarette stains. Because the porcelain veneer covers the surface of the tooth, the surface is extremely smooth and impervious, meaning the veneer will not pick up permanent stains. For strength and appearance, their resemblance to healthy, white tooth enamel is unsurpassed by other restorative options.

How durable are porcelain veneers?

With proper care, brushing and flossing daily, porcelain veneers will brighten your smile for well over a decade. Refraining from using your veneers as tools to open and cut things will prolong their life, and if accidental breakage or damage occurs, it is usually possible to replace only the veneer involved.

For more information regarding our veneer services, call the Mount Olive dental off at (919) 658- 9511 to schedule a consultation today.