Dentist Pontiac MI Videos

Dentist Pontiac MI explains in these videos the various dental treatments available and how they could fix any dental problems and thus keep you healthy.

Replacing Missing Teeth, Cosmetic Dentist Pontiac MI, Dr. Jeff Martin

In this video, Dr. Jeffery Martin, a cosmetic dentist from Pontiac Michigan speaks about missing teeth. They are several missing teeth replacement methods. One of them would be a dental implant. Dental implants are artificial tooth replacements used to replace a missing tooth or teeth, helping to stop or prevent jaw bone loss. The dental implant is made of titanium. The second way is dental bridge and using form of dental crown. Dental bridge costs less but dental implant is always recommended if the teeth next to the missing teeth are completely healthy and without filling. Dental Implants last about 10-21 years.

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Missing Teeth, Implant Dentist Pontiac MI, Dr. Jeffery Martin

In this video, Dr. Jeffery Martin, an implant dentist from Pontiac Michigan, speaks about missing teeth. Back teeth that missing could lead patient to not being able to chew food well, gum disease, teeth shifting , and joint problem along with muscular incompatibility, ear ache and headache. Patients have different options to replace their missing teeth by partial dentures, full dentures, dental implant, and dental crown.

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Gum Disease Consequences by Dr. Jeff Martin, Cosmetic Dentist, Pontiac, MI

In this video, Dr. Jeff Martin, a cosmetic dentist from Pontiac Michigan, speaks about gum disease or gingivitis. Gum disease is bacteria, along with mucus and other particles, constantly form a sticky, colorless “plaque” on teeth. Brushing and flossing helps get rid of this plaque. Plaque that is not removed can harden and form “tartar”. Only a professional cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist can remove tartar. By not brushing or flossing, several from gum bleeding, Gums that are tender when touched, Mouth sores, Swollen gums, Gingivitis is a form. In gingivitis, the gums become red, swollen and can bleed easily. This infection may destroy the tissues that support the teeth. Gingivitis is a mild form of gum disease that can usually be reversed with daily brushing and flossing, and regular cleaning by a dentist or dental hygienist. This form of gum disease does not include any loss of bone and tissue that hold teeth in place.

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Dental Implant vs. Dentures by Implant Dentist Pontiac MI, Dr. Jeff Martin

In this video, Dr. Jeffery Martin, an implant dentist from Pontiac, Michigan speaks about Missing teeth, or missing back teeth. As a result of missing teeth or teeth loss, the bone shrinks down making you lose bite support. Loosing teeth will have impact on the tooth alignment. The patient will have several different options, either having dentures, partial dentures, full dentures or dental implants. By replacing missing teeth, it provides people with the strength and durability required to eat all the foods they love, without struggling to chew. In Dentures, most of the time, Patient find it better to make transition from dentures to Implant to benefit more. Dr. Jeff. Martin stated that loosing teeth has impact on patient appearance, their level of self confidence and their smile.

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Dental Sealant by Dentist Pontiac MI, Dr. Jeff Martin

Dr. Jeffery Martin, a dentist from Pontiac Michigan, speaks about dental sealant for children. Dental sealant can last couple years and could help kids from being exposed to teeth cavity. Dr. Jeffery Martin explains that toothbrush bristles or even flossing that hasn’t been done carefully by kids may not be able to completely remove food from those areas. Dental sealants in this case may help protect against these types of cavities.

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Dental Health Care for Kids by Dentist Pontiac MI, Dr. Jeff Martin

Dr. Jeffery Martin, a dentist from Pontiac, Michigan, speaks the dental health care for young children. Children Dental problems often start early, the sooner the dental visit the better. To safeguard against problems such as baby bottle tooth decay, teething irritations, gum disease, and prolonged thumb-sucking, the dentist can provide or recommend special preventive care. Dental visits for young children could be done at age of 2 or 3. At the first dental appointment Dentist makes sure that the kids are not developing decay and arches develops correctly.