What is the first thing that attracts you in a person? Is it the smile? Yes, it is! Many people judge people only by seeing them smile. A pretty smile is something that everyone would love to see. It shows that the person is happy and that is what makes the world around him the best place to live in. What would you think of a person who is nervous and is not comfortable smiling. He might not want to smile because his teeth are yellowing or they might not be clean or even. There are so many dental issues that force people to hide their beautiful smile.

Are you one among them? Or are you worried about a loved one who prefers not to smile fearing the reaction that he would get from the world? This has now become a common sight. People with poor dental health land up losing teeth early, causing empty spaces between teeth. There are a few who have chipped or dull teeth, and a few others may have uneven teeth that make the smile look awkward. Dentists in Little Rock, have found Cosmetic Dentistry to be the best solution for all these problems. According to them, cosmetic dentistry is nothing but a method used to repair and restore the teeth in such a way so that they beautify the smile.

• Cosmetic Dentistry performed by placing braces or Invisalign to align the teeth helps in the straight alignment of teeth without making them look uneven.

• It also has various methods that help in whitening the teeth. It gives a better and a brighter smile.

• Cosmetic Dentistry also helps fill empty spaces between the teeth and helps repair chipped teeth. One can make use of crowns top cover such places where the teeth are either chipped or are missing.

• All these methods not only contribute to the looks and the smile, they also help maintain a good dental health which can then help in better functioning of the teeth and the gums.

Cosmetic Dentistry therefore is all about making your teeth and gums look good and healthy. It is surely worth the time and the cost you would put in to get things done.

Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan
2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 666-1188

There are many health problems which contribute majorly towards the severity of the other complicated problems that one might face in life. Diabetes is one such illness in which the blood sugar level is said to be unstable. It is a well known fact that this illness if left unattended can affect one’s cardiovascular health and also the nervous system. This itself makes the problem sound so complicated. But, there is much more to it.

Diabetes or the improper level of sugar in the blood can also affect ones dental health. According to expert dentists who have been practicing in Little Rock, diabetes had been found to be a major cause of incurable infections in the gums. It is held responsible for most of the patients suffering with Gingivitis or Periodontitis. The unstable levels of blood glucose, reduce the capacity to fight bacteria and hence allows them to attack the gums, causing infection that lead to the loss of teeth.

It is a well known that a a person suffering with diabetes has to bear with infections for a longer time. They do not get cured soon. Hence, it is the responsibility of the individual to make sure that he takes enough care of his dental health keeping in mind the different risks and the infections that may occur. But, infections do not occur suddenly. There are some minor symptoms which, when looked into at the right time, will help avoid the severity of the disease. These symptoms are:

1. Bleeding of gums when a patient is flossing or brushing.
2. Swollen Gums that have turned red, or tender.
3. Pus oozing from the gums or from between the teeth.
4. Bad breath.
5. Loosening of teeth.

When one finds the occurrence of these symptoms frequently, it is time to take care and walk into a dental clinic to avail the required treatment. But, one thing that a diabetic patient needs to keep in mind is that his blood sugar levels should be in control to make sure that the infections in the gums are cured sooner. The dentist and the physician, both should be informed about the two treatments going parallel. They can then work out together and see that none of the medication or treatment affects the other.

Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan
2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501) 666-1188

A cavity is something that every individual needs to go through in his entire life span. All the efforts put in to keep the teeth clean and strong can prove to be useless when you find the one little cavity being formed in a tooth. Cavities can cause a major problem if they are left unattended and here is when people walk in for dental treatments that will help them deal with the present cavities and fight the further consequences.

A group of dentists in Little Rock has recently spoken about filling the cavity at an earlier stage can be the best solution to the problem. It prevents the tooth from decaying further and reduces the amount of pain that the patient may have to go through. In the most several conditions, one needs to think of undergoing a root canal treatment. But, what if the tooth has already been filled or has already undergone root canal and still the patient feels the pain? There are a number of reasons that might cause this pain to persist even after the cavity has been filled. Let us take a look at these one by one and make sure that the dentist does not make these minor mistakes while treating our teeth.

One thing that is most important before a cavity is being filled is that the tooth needs to be cleaned thoroughly and should be dry before that paste is applied on it. There should be even a hair like space present between the tooth and the filling. This space is enough to let in external stimulations to enter in and affect the pulp from within.

This is the rarest and the least observed after effect of a filling or a root canal. It occurs if there are two kinds of metals present in the mouth. This might be due to a silver cap placed on a root reacting to a cavity filling that contains another metal. The reaction causes an electric charge and thus results into a pain like the one felt while having a sensitive tooth.

This might happen if the bacteria that decayed the tooth already reached the pulp inside. This might have been missed out by the dentist and thus caused pain after the filling was placed. Another thing that could have happened is that the bacteria might have almost reached the pulp and the pulp might have got infected only after the filling was done.

These might be the three main reasons that might be causing the pain even after you have gone through a proper dental treatment. Thus, it is important for doctors to be extra careful while treating a patient with a cavity in the tooth. It is the duty of the dentist to make sure that every minute area on and around the decayed tooth is cleaned before the cavity is being filled or the tooth is to be covered using a metal cap.

Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan
2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501)666-1188

It is usually said and found that old age brings in a lot of health problems that are later difficult to be solved. This also includes the dental problems that one might face. It is recently observed that a number of teeth and gum problems are assumed to occur mainly because of old age. But, if you observe it well, in the olden days, people had healthy teeth and gums even in their old age. This means that there is something else that has been affecting the dental health of people. A number of dentists in Little Rock have come up with a conclusion that the main factor that has been affecting the dental health of the people is the diet that they have been following.

The fast and busy lifestyle has now compelled people to be dependent on the food that is easily available in the markets. These foods are prepared using a lot of preservatives and also contain a lot of unhealthy ingredients. This causes the teeth to decay soon and thus bringing in people to get them treated. Although cosmetic dentistry has introduced a variety of techniques that can help keep the teeth looking white for a longer time, it is better to prevent such problems in the first place. The fluoride toothpastes that are now available to clean your teeth are also not that useful or beneficial for the teeth. It is a scientifically proven fact that fluoride is not good for our health. Let us take a look at some preventive measures that we can take in order to avoid Gum Pain and Tooth Decay.

1. Avoid the consumption of all processed foods. Processed sugars, flour and also food products that contain artificial colors and flavors like cola are bad for the teeth.
2. Avoid consumption of Soy milk, tofu, soy protein and unpasteurized milk as they cause tooth decay.
3. Drink lots of raw milk. Raw milk is a good source of nutrients such as calcium and phosphorous which are needed by the body and also for the healthy growth of teeth. Prefer drinking raw milk over pasteurized milk.
4. Replace your sugar with naturally available sugars. There are a number of naturally available sugars that are the extracts of berries and fruits. These forms usually do not contain chemicals and thus can replace sugar in your diet.
5. A food named CamuCamu is said to be the best food that can be consumed to prevent gum diseases. It contains high amounts of Vitamin C and also Bioflavonoids. It helps boost one’s immunity and thus prevents gum diseases.

These preventive measures when considered in your diet plan will surely help you prevent gum pain and tooth decay. Dentists have also stated Flossing to be an important activity to prevent such dental problems. Regular flossing will help maintain hygiene in the mouth and also help prevent serious dental problems.

Mangan Dental Group - Dr. Steve Mangan
2011 North Van Buren Street, Little Rock, AR 72207
(501)666-1188