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Spring 2009 Produced for the Patients of Dr. Daniel C. Stewart

A healthy smile will last a lifetime!

Ask Your HygienistA great ally!

Most patients refer to time with their hygienist as a cleaning, but these appointments can include the following services.

Diagnostic: Includes examination of your teeth to fi nd decay, cavity-detecting radiographs, and an assessment of your gum tissue.

Preventive: Could mean screening for oral cancer, checking blood pressure, and applying fl uoride, and pit and fi ssure sealants.

Educational: Could include brushing and fl ossing instruction, nutrition counseling, explanations of dental treatments, and answers to questions about future treatment.

Hygiene services begin here, but they must always be followed by proper brushing, fl ossing, and healthy eating at home. If you are not sure how, ask your hygienist!

Yours in good dental health,

Daniel C. Stewart, DDSDaniel C. Stewart, DDS

Did you know that most people over age fi fty Did you know that most people over age fi fty have tooth-root decay, a condition which is associated have tooth-root decay, a condition which is associated with receding gums? This is not unexpected since with receding gums? This is not unexpected since many older adults did not have access to fl uoride many older adults did not have access to fl uoride or preventive dental care in their youth. Today this or preventive dental care in their youth. Today this is no longer the case, yet we are seeing an alarming is no longer the case, yet we are seeing an alarming number of younger adult patients with root cavities.number of younger adult patients with root cavities.

Regardless of age, any recession of the gums away Regardless of age, any recession of the gums away from the teeth, whether caused by gum disease or by from the teeth, whether caused by gum disease or by too strenuous brushing, exposes the roots to too strenuous brushing, exposes the roots to cavity-causing bacteria. Because roots cavity-causing bacteria. Because roots are covered with cementum which are covered with cementum which is 700% softer than enamel, their is 700% softer than enamel, their surface can be damaged easily once surface can be damaged easily once exposed. Breaching the integrity exposed. Breaching the integrity of a root’s surface can allow decay-of a root’s surface can allow decay-causing bacteria to penetrate. causing bacteria to penetrate.

One of the most respected dental One of the most respected dental researchers in the world said that once researchers in the world said that once you get a cavity on the root surface, it’s just you get a cavity on the root surface, it’s just like the beginning of the end of your tooth. like the beginning of the end of your tooth. Since all adults are susceptible to root decay, Since all adults are susceptible to root decay, it is absolutely critical to understand that it is absolutely critical to understand that fl uoride is not just for children. Fluoride fl uoride is not just for children. Fluoride can help to control gum disease and gum can help to control gum disease and gum recession and decrease accompanying recession and decrease accompanying tooth sensitivity. It can also prevent and tooth sensitivity. It can also prevent and sometimes even reverse cavities.sometimes even reverse cavities.

Whether you are Whether you are experiencing root cavities experiencing root cavities or wish to prevent them, or wish to prevent them, I would be pleased to I would be pleased to recommend fl uoride recommend fl uoride options including options including products for home products for home use at your next use at your next appointment.appointment.

Avoid RootAvoid RootThink you’re too young? Think again!

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If the conspicuous black triangles that have opened up between your teeth are closing down your smile, it’s time to take some bold action. Whether your gums have receded due to gum disease, brushing too hard, or tooth loss that your ageing restorations just can’t hide, designer dentistry can open the door to a younger, revitalized – and smiling – you.

Here are some leading-edge cosmetic solutions we can provide.

Restore gums that have receded and prematurely aged your appearance. When the gums draw back, your teeth can appear much longer. Once exposed, sensitive root surfaces are susceptible to caries and can turn hot or cold foods and drinks into an endurance test. With time,

Which of these strategies would you pick?

If the conspicuous black triangles

Which of these strategies would you pick?Project Smile Power

your teeth can loosen because as the gum recedes, so does the supporting bone.

Prevent or Camouflage visibly sunken gums caused by missing teeth. This unsightly outcome of gum and bone loss can be apparent around the edges of your older restorations. Replace them with modern, natural-looking crowns, bridges, or permanent implants that prevent bone loss as well as rejuvenate your appearance.

Sculpt your smile to make short teeth look longer and create symmetry in an uneven gumline. You may have perfectly healthy gums and teeth, but the radiance of your smile can be overshadowed by an excessive or uneven amount of gum tissue that can be permanently corrected.

Plugged In Or UnpluggedWhich are you?1. Electric toothbrushes with timers can help you to brush as long as you should (2 or 3 minutes).

2. Electric brushes with pressure sensors signal to prevent you from brushing too hard.

3. Whether you use a manual or electric toothbrush, you need to be gentle with your gums.

4. The ideal manual brush has soft rounded-tip nylon bristles.

5. Hard and medium bristles can cause irreversible damage to the gums which can lead to receding gumlines and exposed roots.

6. Worn bristles clean about 30% less effectively and provide a breeding ground for bacteria.

7. Replace your toothbrush every 2 or 3 months.

8. Remember, neither manual nor electric brushes can replace flossing.

9. The most important part of home dental care is regular brushing with your preferred toothbrush, combined with daily flossing.

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Set Your Sights On HealthEasy does it!

Eco-gastronomy. Yummy. Tired of life in the fast lane and fast, fast food? The Slow Food Movement was created to counteract exactly that, in the belief that the food we eat should taste good and be produced in a clean, environmentally friendly way. Protecting the heritage of local foods, tradition, and culture means that pleasurable dining – along with oral and overall health – can be yours for the asking.

No wonder that today the Slow Food Movement has spread from Italy to 132 countries. Celebrations of gastronomic and biological diversity are held in exciting and exotic centers like Turin, Toronto, and San Francisco.

Whether you travel the world or visit your local Farmer’s Market… slow down. See the sights. Savor the incredible aromas and fl avors of just-ripe just-picked and oh-so-good-for-you slow foods.Winner Takes All!

Turn dreary into dramaticYou’ve stepped out of your comfort zone – now step up to the winner’s

circle! You’ve been challenging yourself to improve, to take better care of your health and your appearance, and now it’s all about the possibilities. Whitening, bonding, and veneers can add sizzle to your smile and fortify your renewed and well-earned confidence.

After all, it only makes sense – the more life you live, the more your smile does! Enamel tends to darken and yellow over time, particularly if you... consume coffee, tea, red wine, or dark fruits and juices; use tobacco products.

Take charge again…Brighten your teeth by up to eight shades quickly, reliably, and safely. Camouflage more serious staining with bonding and correct chips, gaps,

and other smile flaws at the same time!Say goodbye to old silver fillings with bonding materials matched to

your enamel or with beautiful porcelain inlays or onlays.

Go even more dramatic with beautiful natural-looking porcelain veneers that can… Make your teeth stronger, whiter, and more resistant to plaque-causing

bacteria; Restore symmetry and proportion to receded gums or re-sculpt the

shape of your teeth; Disguise crowded or overlapped teeth without braces.

Victory is sooo sweet. You do deserve a reward today – call us for your cosmetic consultation.

food? was created to counteract exactly

Set Your Sights On HealthEasy does it!

Eco-gastronomy. Yummy. Tired of life in the fast lane and fast, fast food?

Set Your Sights On HealthEasy does it!

of life in the fast lane and fast, fast food?

Step up to the winner's

circle!

Winner Takes All!

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You Deserve HappinessYou Deserve HappinessHave you already done the groundwork?

The pursuit of health and happiness is a multi billion The pursuit of health and happiness is a multi billion dollar business! Yet taking care of yourself, especially dollar business! Yet taking care of yourself, especially during stressful times, might be simpler than you during stressful times, might be simpler than you think. How’s this for a strategy? Stay positive and have think. How’s this for a strategy? Stay positive and have faith in your own judgment and ability to act.faith in your own judgment and ability to act.

We think you’ve likely given some thought to We think you’ve likely given some thought to self-improvement and you understand how to self-improvement and you understand how to go about it. For example, any one of these five go about it. For example, any one of these five positive steps could start you on the path to positive steps could start you on the path to boost your health and self-confidence.boost your health and self-confidence. Get more active. Control your weight, avoid Get more active. Control your weight, avoid

diabetes, improve cardiovascular health, build diabetes, improve cardiovascular health, build strong bones, and provide stress relief. strong bones, and provide stress relief.

Vary your diet more. Include five fruits and vegetables Vary your diet more. Include five fruits and vegetables a day to maintain oral health, a healthy weight, and promote a day to maintain oral health, a healthy weight, and promote vigorous cardiovascular, immune, and nervous systems.vigorous cardiovascular, immune, and nervous systems.

Stop smoking. It wreaks havoc with your health and has been linked Stop smoking. It wreaks havoc with your health and has been linked to gum disease as well as some cancers. to gum disease as well as some cancers.

Keep your regular medical and dental checkups. Research has linked gum Keep your regular medical and dental checkups. Research has linked gum disease to other health problems including heart disease and stroke, respiratory disease to other health problems including heart disease and stroke, respiratory diseases, cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes, and complications during pregnancy.diseases, cancers, osteoporosis, diabetes, and complications during pregnancy.

Re-sculpt your mind. Through relaxing meditation, you can actually rewire your Re-sculpt your mind. Through relaxing meditation, you can actually rewire your brain to think more positively throughout your life. brain to think more positively throughout your life. A positive attitude and good health can’t solve all the world’s problems … or yours. A positive attitude and good health can’t solve all the world’s problems … or yours.

But they can provide a strong foundation for building the happiness you deserve. But they can provide a strong foundation for building the happiness you deserve.

Would you like to speak or bite into an apple knowing your denture won’t slip? How about smiling with absolute confi dence or enjoying the simple pleasure of going to bed without removing your denture? Are you missing one or more teeth? Then dental implants – artifi cial substitutions for natural tooth roots to which

Dental ImplantsComfort and confi dence again

replacement teeth can be attached – may be right for you.

It’s hard to imagine, but more than 55 million teeth are removed every year as a result of infection, gum disease or accidents. When you lose teeth, several problems can occur. The remaining teeth can shift, rotate and become crooked. This can leave you with a bad bite and unsightly spaces, making it painful to chew food. Dental implants replace the form and function of missing teeth, whether it is one tooth or a whole jaw. They can be used to anchor dentures to prevent soreness and clicking noises when you talk, or as replacements for partial dentures and bridgework.

We can help you to decide if implants are the right solution for you. We’ll review your medical history, examine your oral tissues and take impressions and radiographs. If your dental evaluation shows that you

The final procedure is the attachment of a prosthetic tooth to the abutment.

Gumline

The abutment is attached to the exposed anchor during the second surgery.

The anchor is placed into the jawbone during the first surgery. Over the next six months the bone cells grow closely around the anchor, holding it firmly in place.

JawboneSoft marrow

Hard bone

are a good candidate for the implant procedure, you can look forward to a lifetime of smiling with comfort and confi dence again.

Smile Savers DentistryDr. Daniel C. Stewart 9170 State Route 108 Suite 200Columbia, MD 21045-1987

Office HoursMon-Thu 8:00 am – 6:00 pmEarly and late appointments available

Contact InformationOffice (410) 730-6460Fax (410) 730-1092Email smilesaversdentistry@gmail.comWeb site www.smilesaversdentistry.com

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implants replace the form and function of missing teeth, whether it is one tooth

implants are the right solution for you. are a good candidate for the implant