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KNOW THE FACTS!
The Truth About Today's Dentistry
We have all heard the “dentist” jokes. We have all probably re-counted our own stories of visiting the “torture” chair. We all have preconceived ideas about dentists, the work they do and the role they play in maintaining our healthy teeth and gums.
And just like a lot of pre-programmed ideas we have, the basis of these ideas are set in hear-say. Our opinions are often determined by half-truths, speculation, unfounded information and assumptions.
Education is Power
When you are educated - - - you have the power to make informed, knowledgeable, sophisticated decisions. You are in control and you can decide your fate. You no longer operate from a base of fear, rumor, anxiety and apprehension. You are equipped with the facts; with the whole story. And you can operate from a base of truth, integrity and reality. You really are in control.
Know the Facts was designed with this very principle in mind. It was created to empower you and provide you with the information to take the very best care of yourself. If more people knew the truth, we’d be willing to bet more people would be inspired to take their oral health more seriously. And they would see that a visit to the dentist isn’t such a scary, daunting chore.
Here’s to dispelling all the dental myths perpetuating themselves out there. Here’s to you and your powerful, newly educated self. Here’s to Knowing the Facts . . . .
(Please note: to cover every dental myth that exists would be an exhaustive and never-ending exercise. We chose to uncover the most common and most hazardous preconceived notions)
Know the Facts...
Myth #1:
Dentistry, without pain, does NOT exist
With today's technology and pharmacology, there's no reason to experience pain or anxiety with your trip to the dentist.
Sedation Dentistry is called Oral Conscious Sedation because you will not be under general anesthesia. You will simply spend the day under the effect of a drug, which allows you to relax and rid yourself of your anxiety. And the best part – you will experience NO pain. Yes, it really does exist!
Myth #5:
Sedation Dentistry isn’t for the average person
Sedation Dentistry was created for just that – the average person who dreads the dentist. You take a little pill just before you come to the office and your fears will evaporate into thin air.
While treatments are being performed, you will be closely and constantly monitored with high-tech medical equipment. Safe, effective and painless. Definitely designed for the average person.
Myth #9:
Fear of the dentist will stay with you for a lifetime
Millions of people like you are afraid of going to the dentist. You’re not alone. But with today’s advancements, technologies and procedures available, being afraid of the dentist will be a thing of the past. Guaranteed.
Oral sedation or sleep dentistry will allow you to relax and have your dental work completed quickly and painlessly. While you may never look forward to a dental visit, you certainly won’t live in fear.
Myth #10:
My own personal hygiene isn’t that important. That’s the dentist’s job
We’ve all been told to brush and floss after every meal. Heard it over and over - and yes, it’s true -this is the one thing you can do to help you have a healthy, gleaming smile. Excellent hygiene makes for healthy strong teeth and gums. So take a few minutes after each meal and take care of your teeth. They’ll thank you for it.
And to get at those tough to reach places, visit your dentist twice a year for a visit with a hygienist. If you do just these two things, you’ll be on the road to great oral hygiene and fewer dentist visits.
Myth #12:
Metal fillings aren’t anything to worry about. It’s just a bunch of hype
We’ve come a long way from the days of metal filings. Today metal-free filings are used by most dentists. Toxins from the metals in old fillings may cause unhealthy build-up in your body and lead to health issues.
If you don't want to walk around with those old black fillings, get an updated look with metal-free fillings. Your smile will improve and so will your health.
As well as being more aesthetically attractive, new metal-free filings don’t conduct heat and cold as easily. They also take less time to harden than old, traditional filings. This means you’ll be out of the dentist’s office sooner and free to carry on with your day!
Myth #14:
Children’s teeth don’t need to be taken care of, they just fall out anyway.
Sadly, this thinking can lead not only to poor oral hygiene habits in children but to premature loss of baby teeth which can result in bite problems with adult teeth.
Regular, semi-annual check-ups starting when your children first get their teeth is recommended. The earlier a dentist can help you take care of your teeth, the less time you need to spend here down the line.
Myth #18:
There is no way to hide broken, chipped and cracked teeth?
To cover chips, breaks, gaps and stains on your teeth, consider veneers. Veneers are similar to crowns and are considered to be a great alternative to crowns.
Applied to both the top and bottom teeth, the appearance of veneers is similar to natural teeth. You won’t be able to tell the difference! Placing veneers is as much of an art as it is a science. A qualified cosmetic dentist has the skills to ensure the veneers match the colour of the surrounding teeth.
Myth #22:
Gentle Dentistry simply doesn’t exist. To be effective, a dentist needs to be rough.
Gone are those days when dental procedures were painful, rough and invasive. In the days of technological advancements, visiting a dentist is no longer synonymous with pain.
There are numerous options and choices available to you that make your overall experience one that is gentle, peaceful and calm.
Myth #25:
To get the “smile of your dreams” takes long, exhaustive chunks of your time.
Let’s face it … going to the dentist means time away from the things you really want to do. Dr. Lachman understands this and offers solutions designed to accommodate your needs.
He offers dental treatment designed to meet your timeframe. Modern dentistry can make even complicated treatment easy, pain-free, and delivers on time.
Myth #27:
Cosmetic dentistry will give me, unnatural "chicklet" looking like teeth.
You want to improve and enhance your smile but you want the end result to be natural looking. You want to appear untreated. You want to look authentic.
So, what makes something attractive? With cosmetic dentistry, it comes down to balance and proportion. There is a natural law of beauty called Golden Proportion that we adhere to. Golden Proportion means that your smile will have the natural shape, size and contour to accurately fit your face and work with your natural jaw function.
We use techniques that give you a natural, genuine look. No ‘chicklet teeth’ here. You will leave with YOUR smile, only better.
Myth #31:
Dentists fix teeth - not headaches, migraines and facial pain.
TMD or Temporomandibular Disorder is caused when the jaw, or Temporomandibular joint (TMJ), is under stress from overuse from things such as grinding or clenching. If your teeth are worn or you chew more on one side than the other, the TMJ can also be affected.
When stress is placed on the TMJ, symptoms may develop, such as headaches, migraines tingling in your fingers and hand and pain in your neck or shoulders. Dr. Lachman can determine if TMD is the cause and design a treatment to relieve your pain and suffering.
Myth #36:
Snoring (and other sleep disorders) are completely unrelated to my oral health.
Sleep disorders - snoring, sleep apnea and insomnia - can have wide-ranging consequences for your health, from annoying to life-threatening. You need to rest and repair your body daily. If you don’t, your health becomes compromised.
Dr. Lachman provides comprehensive dental care from diagnosis of bite problems to treating sleep disorders. He will determine the cause of your sleep problems and create a treatment plan to improve or eliminate your sleep problems.
Myth #39:
Over-bleaching teeth will make them fragile
When you bleach your teeth, they do not lose their strength. They just become translucent. There is no such thing as over-bleaching. It deals with color not strength.
The most commonly observed side effects of professionally applied hydrogen peroxide products are temporary tooth sensitivity and occasional irritation of oral tissues. On rare occasions, irreversible tooth damage has been reported but in general bleaching doesn't make the teeth any more fragile.
Myth #42:
Only kids can wear braces.
This myth is false. You can be an adult and still need braces.
There is actually a specialty of orthodontists for adults that need braces where they can put the braces on the backs of your teeth to avoid the dreaded "metal mouth" look. This specialty of orthodontists can also offer you Invisalign, invisible braces that you put on like a retainer.
Myth #44:
Your natural teeth must be shaved down to get veneers.
You do not have to necessarily shave down your teeth to get veneers. You have to address where the position of the teeth currently are and what you want the result to be.
Instead of shaving down the natural tooth, sometimes you can simply put the veneer over the tooth. You may also be able to reshape the enamel to put the tooth in the right position and then put the veneer on.
Myth #46:
You can never really trust your dentist.
Chances are in the past, your dentist has tried to ‘sell’ you something. You felt more like being on a car lot than at your dentist. The truth is, not all dentists are trying to sell you something to pad their own pockets. Dr. Lachman really listens to you. He takes into account your unique concerns, your desires and your hopes and dreams in creating your perfect smile.
Myth# 47:
You don’t need to see a dentist unless there is a problem.
If you don’t see a dentist, how would you know if you have a problem in your teeth? You would say that pain, change in color and visible tartar and cavities are indications to problems with your teeth. Unfortunately, these are not indications but the problems.
You should let your dentist diagnose problems. Even if you don’t have any, visiting your dentist regularly just makes sure you do not develop any.
Myth# 49:
Tooth loss is inevitable with age.
This is the strongest myth that holds for ages. Age has nothing to do with tooth loss; however, with age, we tend to stop taking care of ourselves, thus resulting in various ailments as well as dental problems. Take care of your teeth no matter how old you are.
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