Dental Hygiene

The best preventative measure dental patients can take is proper oral hygiene at home. This process includes brushing at least twice a day and flossing regularly. We believe that patient education is a key factor in keeping mouths healthy and preventing disease in the future.

 

We provide our patients with the tools necessary to maintain a healthy smile. Regular brushing and flossing is a must when it comes to proper oral hygiene. You should also know which toothpaste is best for your particular needs.  With the wide array of options available, you need to know which product will work best for your oral hygiene goals. Proper brushing technique is also key when it comes to maintaining your oral hygiene. Those who brush properly are more likely to have a white smile, good breath and better overall health.

 

Flossing is also essential in the tooth care process. Our staff strongly urges our patients to floss regularly. Not only can flossing improve tooth health, it is also very important in keeping gums healthy.  The places where the gums and teeth meet are where flossing takes a major role. Food particles or bacteria can become lodged here and over time, this can cause tartar and gingivitis. Periodic cleanings and treatments are a necessity in order to maintain good oral hygiene. Not only can your teeth be affected by unhealthy gums, but periodontal disease (gum disease) has been linked to heart health. When it comes to teeth health, it is important to make regular visits to your dentist in order to properly care for and protect your overall health.

 

If you are interested in an appointment with Dr. Ivi Z. Sanguinetti at our Baytown, TX practice, call 281-421-5950 or visit www.singing-dentist.com. 

Peridontal Gum Disease

Periodontal gum disease is a type of infection of the gums that is caused by bacteria and plaque of the teeth. When this plaque is not removed properly through brushing, flossing, and visits to the dentist, it hardens and turns into tartar. This accumulates and can cause bacteria that attacks the gums, which can lead to bad breath, loose teeth, and severe decay.

 

Our dentist Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti has some warning signs for patients that might signal a problem, such as:

•  Loose or overly sensitive teeth.
• Bleeding while brushing, flossing, or eating.
• Gums that are swollen, red, or bleeding.
• Receding gum lines.
• Pain while chewing.
• Bad breath that doesn’t go away.

If you have any of these signs, it is a very good indication of periodontal gum disease. There are various levels of gum disease, so the sooner you visit our office for an exam and treatment options, the better. Treatments helps get rid of infected tissue, provide procedures for your teeth and gums, and help maintain as many of your natural teeth as possible.

 

Visit our dental office in Baytown, TX to get started on your periodontal gum disease diagnosis and treatment. Call us at (281) 421-5950.

White Fillings

At Ivi Z. Sanguinetti DDS,PA, we offer our patients an option for filling their cavities with white fillings. White fillings are comprised of composite resin and make a great alternative to the traditional amalgam fillings, which are silver in color. White fillings are made to match the shade of the natural tooth so there is that cosmetic benefit. They can also be used for other uses, like filling in gaps between teeth and covering discoloration.

 

Benefits of getting white fillings include the following:

• The tooth has restored strength due to the quality composite resin that is affixed and bonded to the tooth.
• The fillings can be made any color, so they match the exact shade of the natural tooth.
• White fillings are free of mercury, therefore the safest and healthiest filing option for cavities.
• Less of the natural tooth is removed during the process of completing a white filling.

Visit Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti in Baytown, TX to discuss the benefits and procedure of getting white fillings. Call at 281-421-5950 to make an appointment.

Bridges

For missing teeth, our patients have an option, and often choose dental bridges. It is a long lasting restoration option that lets patients replace one or multiple missing teeth to prevent shifting of the other teeth and potential bone loss that can occur if those teeth are not replaced. The main requirement of bridges is that there is an adjacent natural tooth on either side of the missing tooth, as this is the tether to the bridge.

 

A dental bridge here at Ivi Z. Sanguinetti DDS,PA is made with a crown on the adjacent teeth, and a prosthetic tooth where the tooth is missing. All three components are attached together, forming a bridge that looks like the patient’s natural teeth. The crowns over their natural teeth are made using impressions of their tooth, so nobody notices the different. The bridge is made from porcelain, metal, gold, or alloy.

 

In many cases, a temporary bridge is worn until the patient can have the permanent bridge bonded to their mouth. This improves their ability to eat and speak, but it also helps to prevent the shifting of their other teeth.

 

Our dentist, Dr. Ivi Sanguinetti recommends patients get bridges with multiple teeth missing as opposed to risking complications. Visit us in Baytown, TX to learn more about bridges.Call us at 281-421-5950 to make an appointment