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5 . What causes tooth decay?
Tooth decay is caused by plaque in your mouth reacting with sugary and starchy deposits from food. This reaction produces acid which damages the enamel over time and weakens the tooth.

6 . What can be done for ulcers or canker sores in the mouth?
Ulcers are very difficult to treat. There is no proven technique that will eliminate ulcers or speed the recovery time once they appear. There are a few medications that will give temporary relief from the pain, but they need to be started as soon as symptoms appear. Ulcers will generally diminish and disappear in 7-10 days.

7 . How can I stop grinding my teeth at night?
Grinding your teeth can be very damaging to the teeth and also difficult to stop. If vigorous grinding occurs at night, teeth can be worn down to the gumline because the instinctive reflex to stop does not work while you are sleeping. Grinding due to stress can only be cured by removing the stress trigger. If grinding continues, a nightguard may be prescribed to prevent ultimate damage to the teeth.

8 . Are there any alternatives to dentures?
Dentures are no longer the only way to restore a mouth that has little or no non-restorable teeth. Strategically placed support, or implants, can now be used to support permanently cemented bridges, eliminating the need for a denture. The cost tends to be greater, but the implants and bridges more closely resemble the "feel" of real teeth. Dental implants are becoming the alternative of choice to dentures, but not everyone is a candidate for implants. Call your dentist for advice.




Office
Radiant Smiles Dental
587 Virginia Avenue NE, Suite 5
Atlanta, GA 30306
P: 404.389.0700
F: 404.389.0701
While You Wait
:: C.A.E.S.Y - Educational system
:: Smile Channel - Information on good hygiene practices and the benefits of professional dentistry
Dental Technologies
:: Cerec 3D same-day crowns
:: Diagnodent
:: Digital X-rays (less radiation)
:: Waterlase MD
:: 1-Hour Teeth Whitening
:: Sedation Dentistry
:: STA System - painless anesthesia
:: Oraqix - needle-free anesthesia
:: Computerized Digital Imaging
:: Vizilite oral cancer screening
:: Intraoral cameras
:: Prophy-Jet - Gently polishes your teeth
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