We Have Much to be Grateful For, Including Modern Dentistry
At the first Thanksgiving feast, the Pilgrims and American Indians came together after a prosperous harvest brought a generous portion of food to be grateful for. They shared the bounty of their wonderful foods with each other. It’s highly likely that those early pilgrims had only a few teeth or no teeth at all due to tooth decay and gum disease. Today, we have so much to be thankful for; bounteous food from all over the world and modern dentistry that provides many ways to prevent dental problems. We also have so many different ways to treat dental problems that arise.
MODERN DENTISTRY HAS VASTLY CHANGED WHAT IT MEANS TO GO TO THE DENTIST
Dentistry has been around for thousands of years. Early dental procedures were performed with crude tools, and were conducted in unsanitary conditions. Anesthesia and sedation dentistry didn’t exist, and most procedures involved lots of pain, and the fear of pain prevented many people from going to the dentist.
Modern dentistry includes the use of medications and techniques that help to eliminate pain during most procedures. Nitrous oxide, known as “laughing gas”, is a short-term sedative to help you relax during dental treatment. This medication is just one of the ways Dr. Angela S. Evanson, DDS cares for her patients as they receive treatment. Dental anesthesia has improved going to the dentist for many patients, with several dental anesthesia options available.
PREVENTIVE DENTISTRY
In years past, dentists primarily responded to dental problems. In today’s world, preventive dentistry helps prevent dental issues before they become a problem. Routine dental examinations every 6 months help Dr. Evanson stay on top of your dental health and problems that may arise. Most Americans focus on keeping their teeth professionally cleaned, and cosmetically beautiful to look at. Modern dentistry has had an impact on that trend.
MISSING TEETH
In the recent past, if you had a missing tooth, it meant living without the tooth or wearing a partial denture. Dental implants were introduced in 1965 and is the modern way of dealing with the problem of a missing tooth. Although dental implants have been around for a while, the techniques and materials used in today’s world are superior.
High strength materials that replace missing teeth look, feel, and function like natural teeth. In most cases, dental implants might be stronger than a natural tooth. Dental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth, which is something to be thankful for. For a consultation to see if you are a good candidate for dental implants, please schedule an appointment with Dr. Evanson by calling her office at (720) 409-0008 or contact her office online.
TECHNOLOGY IS CHANGING MODERN DENTISTRY
It’s exciting to see what technology has brought to the world of dentistry.
- Technological innovation has improved dental care, allowing for same-day care that translates to fewer office visits. CEREC – SAME DAY CROWNS are permanent dental crowns that can now be made in the dental office during one visit. Dr. Evanson can now create natural-looking ceramic crowns in her office.
- Digital x-rays are a state-of-the-art technology that helps diagnose your dental health with greater accuracy, and comfort and they are superior to the film x-rays of the past.
Dental technology advances are ongoing and discoveries for new ways to diagnose your dental needs and treatments improve along with those advances.
Find out for yourself that your modern dental experience can be easy, quick, and pain-free! Now that is something to be thankful for! Call Dr. Evanson for an appointment today at (720) 409-0008.
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