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By: Dr. Omar Dary

Important to Recognize:

  1. Respiratory capacity might be reduced if breathing demand is not maintained or smoking continues, and hence both situations may increase vulnerability to worsening symptoms of acute respiratory infections;
  2. Physical exercise, and therefore energy requirement, is reduced under this circumstance, and hence overweight and obesity may become worse; and
  3. To be socially isolated and at home does not mean to be all day under a roof and so avoiding to receive the benefit of solar light and clean air.

Therefore, Keep Attention To:

  1. Several times a day practice breathing exercises with deep and long inhalation and exhalation times.
  2. Stop smoking or decrease the number of cigarettes per day.
  3. Practice every day at least 30 minutes physical activity (dancing, jumping, marching in the same place) to accelerate breathing and cardiac rates. Do not forget to include your children.
  4. If you are not underweight, reduce your intake of all types of foods. However, eat with priority eggs, fish, poultry, dairy products fortified especially if fortified with vitamins A and D, fresh vegetables and fruits, whole grains and legume seeds (for example beans, chickpeas, lentils), and almonds and nuts.
  5. Avoid consumption of foods that rich in energy, sugar, starch, saturated fats, and salt, such as soft-drinks, white-bread, candies, pastries, cookies, cakes, ice creams, snacks, read meats, animal skin and fats, and the like.
  6. Drink plenty of water, which does not need to be in bottle but simply filtered or boiled.
  7. Go outside as it is possible to expose your skin to soft sun light for around 30 minutes a day.

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If you have any questions about your dental health during COVID-19, or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Patricia Dary, please don’t hesitate to contact Family Dental of Fairfax City! Our team is experienced in providing a variety of dental treatments in Fairfax, VA.

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Dental sealants are thin protective layers (made of plastic or other dental material) that adhere to the chewing surface of your back teeth. It is not a substitute for toothbrush and dental floss, but it can help prevent cavities from forming. It is used a lot in children and adolescents.

Today we will explain briefly what dental sealants consist of.

Why Would I Need Dental Sealants?

Tooth brushing and using dental floss are means of prevention against tooth decay that are part of daily oral hygiene; however, sometimes they fail to remove food debris from the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. That is why there is a treatment that protects these areas susceptible to plaque buildup: dental sealants.

What Are Dental Sealants?

Dental sealants are made of a thin layer of plastic and are placed in the grooves and pits of the chewing surfaces, usually in the back teeth. This way, the cleaning of these teeth is facilitated by having smoother surfaces and the risk of suffering tooth decay is reduced.

How do Dental Sealants Work?

After eating food and beverages, the bacterial plaque is formed, which is formed by food debris in conjunction with bacteria, it adheres to the teeth and acids are formed, which over time wear down the enamel (outer surface) of the teeth. If the plaque is not removed through proper brushing, tooth decay will occur.

Frequently, the surfaces that are used for chewing are more susceptible to retaining a greater amount of plaque due to their uneven shape with groves and pits. That is why when covering these grooves with a dental material, it is more difficult for the bacterial plaque to accumulate in these areas, in this way, the risk of having tooth decay is reduced.

How Are Dental Sealants Applied?

The application of dental sealants is a simple and painless procedure consisting of the following stages:

  • The cleaning of the tooth to be treated is performed.
  • Cottons are placed to keep the tooth dry.
  • Then, a gel will be applied that will help the subsequent binding of the sealant to the tooth.
  • The tooth will be rinsed and dried.
  • The sealant will be placed in the grooves and pits of the chewing surfaces of the tooth. Depending on the type of sealant, a special light will be used to harden the sealant.

Who Would Benefit From Dental Sealants?

They are more effective in children with newly formed permanent teeth that is between 6 to 12 years. But, they can also be used in adults to prevent tooth decay and maintain proper oral health.

Remember that it is better to protect teeth that are healthy with the help of dental sealants, as this can prevent the appearance and progression of tooth decay, which implies longer and more expensive treatments

Questions? Contact Family Dental of Fairfax City

If you have any additional questions about dental sealants or are looking to schedule an appointment with Dr. Patricia Dary, please don’t hesitate to contact Family Dental of Fairfax City! Our team is experienced in providing dental sealants in Fairfax, VA.

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The use of using carbon as a dental cleaning method is nothing new. In fact, its beginnings are from the time of the Romans. They lacked tools or resources and brushed with coal to take care of their dental health.

Other sources point out that it was used in Greece to hide stains on teeth and bad breath from gingivitis. The first appearance of coal in dentistry was in a homemade recipe from the 19th century.

Lately, its use has taken popularity, because its texture is similar to bicarbonate.

People include these products as an alternative to brush their teeth, but dentists have been warned about the risks of using activated carbon toothpaste.

Why Are There Risks of Using Activated Carbon Toothpaste?

If this product is compared to normal paste, its benefits are poor, says Joseph Greenwall-Cohen, a professor at the School of Dentistry at the University of Manchester in the United Kingdom. The specialist participated in a study on the risks of using activated carbon toothpaste.

Greenwall-Cohen, together with another group of dentists, published an article in the British Dental Journal in which they warn that it does not favor tooth enamel. There are risks such as the appearance of caries.

According to scientists, there is no evidence that charcoal provides beneficial effects on oral health. On the contrary, they detected that it is abrasive to enamel!

In this study they analyzed 50 pastes of activated carbon and only 8% contained fluoride. Although fluoride can be toxic, at the correct doses it generates several benefits for patients. Some of its advantages are in making tooth enamel stronger, which is why it is so important that it is present in the dentifrices in the indicated amount.

There Are More Risks than Benefits

Dental professionals who have done studies on pastes with charcoal recommend abandoning this practice, because it can cause irreparable damage.

They suggest that you continue using a dentifrice that contains fluoride and go to the dentist on a regular basis. It has been proven in studies that those communities that have had greater contact with water with fluoride are less likely to suffer from cavities.

There are celebrities who have echoed this product and this has popularized using it in the general population. But dentists reject it because they do not fulfill their promotional arguments: “antibacterials,” “antifungals,” or “bleaches.”

The benefits that claim to have activated charcoal pastes have not been proven so far. Although they offer a “fast teeth whitening” it is far from being true.

These products are ineffective and only bring risks, such as gum irritation.

Why is Charcoal so Harmful?

Materials such as nutshells, coconut, bamboo, peat, wood and coal, are what integrate this new fashion of teeth whitening.

The continued use of carbon pastes is harmful. This material is used to purify water and absorb substances from the body in case of poisoning.

Active carbon pastes do not have the validation or disapproval of the American Dental Association.

Constipation, dark stools, blockage of the intestinal tract and dehydration are some of the side effects of this practice, says the National Library of Medicine of the United States. Even, the Organization of Consumers and Users has warned of the risks of these superficial changes.

Patients who have certain types of fillings are at risk of more severe damage because it is difficult to get rid of some charcoal particles. Active carbon is as abrasive as the use of bicarbonate for teeth.

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Dental implants are a safe and well established treatment. It is probably true to say that implants, like natural teeth, will last as long as you take care of them.

Regular maintenance appointments will help your implants last longer.

If you don’t take care of your implants, they will develop a coating similar to the one you will get on neglected natural teeth. Without treatment, this can cause gum infection, bleeding, pain and malaise.

Is it Possible to have Dental Implants With Your Natural Teeth?

Yes, it is possible. Patients can replace any number of teeth with implants, from a single tooth to a complete set.

Are Dental Implants Painful?

Placing an implant is often easier than extracting a tooth and is usually done with a simple local anesthetic. You will not feel any pain at that time, but, as after an extraction, you may feel discomfort during a few days after the surgery. Sometimes your dentist can give you a sedative if you are very nervous or if the case is complicated. General anesthetics are rarely used for implants and are usually only used for very complex cases.

How Do You Care for Dental Implants?

Your dental team will instruct you on how to care for your implant. You may be given pain relievers and antibiotics after surgery. Make sure you have them at home and follow the exact directions from your dentist when taking them.

What Happens After the Procedure?

After placing the implant, the bone should grow around it and integrate with it. It usually takes a few months for the integration to be completed.

If you have one, two or three teeth replaced, you may have a temporary prosthesis in the meantime to help with esthetic appearance during the months that the bone is growing. If you already have complete dentures, you can continue using them while your implants are healing. It will be necessary to modify your prosthesis so that it fits properly after surgery, and a “healing cap” will usually be placed in the implant site to protect it.

Why is it so Important to Take Care of your Dental Implants?

If you keep them clean and have the dental team check them regularly, you should have no problems! Smoking can affect the health of the implants. So, if you smoke, you may need to take care of your implants more carefully. Not taking proper care of your implants can results in the loosening, infection and eventually loss of the implant.

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If you have any questions about dental implants or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Patricia Dary, please don’t hesitate to contact Family Dental of Fairfax City! Our team is experienced in providing dental implants in Fairfax, VA!

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If you are starting to feel sensitivity in your teeth or notice that they are changing their color you should visit your dentist immediately. These conditions could be consequences of tooth enamel wear.

What Causes Tooth Enamel Wear?

Tooth enamel is the outermost part of the tooth. It is a hard surface. The wear of the enamel is a natural process that occurs mainly with time. But there are a number of factors that could speed up the process. The most relevant are:

  • Abrasion: This action occurs on the enamel due to intestinal problems such as reflux, consumption of some medications and intake of acidic foods such as juices, tea, coffee. These negatively affect the enamel of your teeth.

  • Friction: When you brush your teeth aggressively, with an inappropriate brush that has hard bristles you are damaging the enamel of your teeth. The rubbing of these bristles with your teeth is harmful, both for the enamel and for your gums. It can also be caused by friction between the upper and lower teeth (bruxism). This is very common, it is known as grinding. Many people are “night grinders” and will grind their teeth are night during their sleep.

  • Erosion: This is a natural process which normally occurs in older adults.

What Causes Tooth Enamel Wear?

Tooth enamel wear is a fairly common problem. It consists of progressively losing the thickness of the protective layer that covers the teeth. It is normal for this process to happen slowly over time. But if it starts to occur prematurely it can cause a lot of discomfort and dental problems. Some of them are:

Fragile if Thin

The dental enamel is one of the thicker and stronger layers of teeth. One of its functions is to streamline the process of chewing food. When the enamel begins to become thinner, it means that it will lose resistance against the external elements.

In some cases, the teeth become so fragile that they can begin to show fractures and even loss of dental structure.

In many cases, when the patient has a very advanced wear, specialists must resort to reconstruction techniques or dental crowns to restore the worn parts. But sometimes the only alternative is the removal of the worn teeth and the placement of dental implants.

Family Dental of Fairfax - Example of tooth enamel wear

Sensitivity

If the protective layer of your teeth begins to wear out you might feel a little sensitivity, especially with very cold or hot drinks or foods.

We already mentioned that enamel is one of the thickest layers that covers a tooth. If it begins to lose its thickness, it means that external elements, such as temperature, can affect dental nerves in greater proportion. This in turn increases the likelihood of cavities and infections. 

Discoloration

Tooth enamel is practically translucent, while the layer underneath it is yellowish and is known as dentin. The coloring of the teeth depends on how thick or thin your enamel is, since the color of the enamel is translucent. So, if you have a very thin enamel layer, they will look yellowish or develop spots.

In addition to affecting the color of the teeth, it will also cause them to look opaque or have very low gloss. Wearing of this protective layer can seriously affect the functionality of your teeth.

So, before you face any or all of these problems, it is best to resort to preventive measures.

Looking to Restore Your Smile in Fairfax, VA?

If you have any questions about tooth enamel wear or would like to schedule a consultation with Dr. Patricia Dary, please don’t hesitate to contact Family Dental of Fairfax City! Our team is proud to provide dental restorations in Fairfax, VA. 

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Family Dental of Fairfax City - Woman getting her teeth cleaned by dental team

Our dental office in Fairfax, VA offers a variety of dental services, including cleaning the teeth to remove hardened plaque that contains bacteria. Family Dental of Fairfax City has the latest technology in order to clean your teeth to prevent stains, decay or gum disease. We know that some of our patients require specialized dental cleanings, so we offer several types of services to ensure that your teeth and gums are as healthy as possible.

Dental Cleaning Type 1: Basic Prophylaxis Teeth Cleaning

During your routine dental appointment every six months, Dr. Dary, our Fairfax dentist, will perform a basic prophylaxis teeth-cleaning process that is designed for removing plaque from a few areas in your mouth. This type of cleaning often includes the application of fluoride that will strengthen the enamel on your teeth.

Dental Cleaning Type 2: Deeper Scaling and Root Planing Process

Scaling and root planing will require the use of special instruments to polish the surfaces of the teeth on all the sides of each tooth. You may need an injection of a painkiller so that Dr. Dary can also scrape the debris from the sensitive roots of your teeth. This deep cleaning can prevent cavities, bad breath or gingivitis.

Dental Cleaning Type 3: Gross Debridement of the Diseased Gum Tissue

When our dentist in Fairfax, Virginia notices that your teeth are covered with hardened plaque that prevents a thorough dental examination, you will need gross debridement. This procedure takes more time than a regular teeth-cleaning process, and it is often caused by the failure to brush and floss your teeth adequately for several months or years. This type of cleaning requires more time to remove the plaque that develops along the gums and between the teeth.

Dental Cleaning Type 4: Cleaning for Periodontal Maintenance

After eliminating the infection from your teeth and gums, you must continue to visit our Fairfax dental practice for periodontal maintenance. It is easy for the infection to begin again in your mouth, but with frequent visits, Dr. Dary can remove any plaque buildup along with the bacteria that can cause gingivitis.

Schedule a Dental Appointment

Our office receptionists can schedule a dental appointment for you to have your teeth cleaned, examined and X-rayed. In addition to finding cavities that require fillings, our team can apply fluoride to your teeth, and we also offer special teeth-whitening procedures. If you have chipped teeth, then our dentist in Fairfax can repair an abnormality with a bonding procedure. Call Family Dental of Fairfax City in Fairfax, VA to get started today.

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