At Rogers Center for Dentistry, we use the latest in digital X-ray technology. The new digital X-ray machines limit the radiation beam to the small area being X-rayed and the digital sensors create less radiation than film. We want to ensure the safety of all our patients so we implement the latest technology which exposes the patient to the least amount radiation as possible. Another added benefit to the latest X-ray technology is that digital images are produced instantly which create faster appointment times.
Nitrous Oxide (or Laughing Gas) is safe to use for dental procedures. Nitrous Oxide is not addictive and is often used by dentists in common dental procedures. While you are being administered Nitrous Oxide, you are still aware of what is going on and in control of your dental experience. All side effects of the gas are eliminated as soon as the gas in no longer being administered. However, you should let us know if you have any previous medical conditions.
Dry Mouth is actually a serious problem for many people. Dry mouth is not due to thirst or hunger but rather a condition that results from a lack of saliva flow in the mouth. Dry Mouth can also be caused by medications such as antidepressants, pain medications and muscle relaxers. At Rogers Center for Dentistry we can help determine the cause of Dry Mouth and help you manage the condition.
A canker sore is a painful sore in the mouth. Most canker sores will heal after a week or two and are usually not cause for alarm. The precise cause of canker sores is unknown but a canker sore cannot be transmitted through contact with another person. However, if a canker sore is still present after two weeks, larger than a centimeter, accompanied by a high fever, especially painful or makes normal eating and drinking difficult, you should visit Rogers Center for Dentistry immediately.
Cavities are small holes in teeth that appear as a result of tooth decay. You can prevent cavities by brushing your teeth at least two times daily, flossing every day and avoiding foods or drinks that are high in sugar. Regular trips to Rogers Center for Dentistry for check-ups and preventative care can help prevent tooth decay and cavities.
At one time or other bad breath affects all of us. Sometimes, bad breath occurs simply because the food we eat is still in our blood system. The smell of the food will still be present when you exhale. However, bad breath can result from a variety of other causes such as oral disease or infection, dry mouth, poor oral hygiene and tobacco use. At Rogers Center for Dentistry we can help you determine the cause and eliminate chronic bad breath.
Grinding the teeth can cause jaw pain (including temporomandibular joint (TMJ)) and can lead to other conditions as it slowly breaks down your teeth. Bruxism is a fairly common dental disorder that causes sufferers to grind or clench their teeth, especially at night. Without treatment, Bruxism can disturb sleep and make eating painful. Dr. Rogers can provide you with a teeth guard to help alleviate the effects of Bruxism.
A mouth guard can prevent serious dental injury. Particularly in contact sports like football and hockey, mouth guards are necessary to prevent tooth damage or loss. The American Dental Association recommends wearing custom mouth guards for the following sports: Acrobatics, Basketball, Boxing, Field Hockey, Football, Gymnastics, Handball, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Martial Arts, Racquetball, Roller Hockey, Rugby, Shot Putting, Skateboarding, Skiing, Skydiving, Soccer, Squash, Surfing, Volleyball, Water Polo, Weight Lifting, Wrestling
An ill-fitting mouth guard can cause some beginning players discomfort. For more advanced athletes, a custom sport guard can help him or her drink, speak, or breathe with ease. At Rogers Center for Dentistry, we can create a custom fit mouth guard for your athlete.
When a tooth is damaged, bacteria can invade the inner tooth and result in an infection – an abscessed tooth. The abscessed tooth can cause selling and pain. The infection can quickly spread through the rest of the body creating a medical emergency. If you have a broken tooth (often occurring with wisdom teeth), please visit your dentist immediately. Rogers Center for Dentistry can help you alleviate your pain and treat your medical condition.
Dental sealants are a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth to prevent tooth decay. The painted on liquid sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and groves of the teeth forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth. Dentists advise children to get sealants on their permanent molars and premolars as soon as these teeth come in. The dental sealants can protect the teeth through the cavity-prone years of ages 6 to 14. However, adults without decay or fillings in their molars can also benefit from sealants.