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"Perfecting Your Smile Through Artistry, Experience, Passion and Precision" News From the Office of . . . IS COSMETIC DENTISTRY FOR ME? People sometimes shy away from the term “cosmetic dentistry” because they worry it may sound vain. The truth is, while some cosmetic dentistry simply addresses aesthetic enhancements, much of it covers practical dental necessities too.

Over time, for example, our teeth Crooked teeth are often a can wear down and develop cosmetic concern, but from a chips and cracks. This results health perspective they can also D. C. Bonadeo, D.D.S., P.C. in not only an aesthetically be a liability. They’re harder to uneven smile, but also difficulty floss and clean properly, which With the end of 2017 already in sight, in chewing. Not being able to could lead to gum disease we’re reminding our patients with consume a proper diet will, of and other diseases and health dental insurance to make sure you take course, lead to a multitude of issues throughout your body. advantage of the services it covers. other health issues, which is why If your benefits are calculated on an covering chipped or otherwise Missing one or more teeth? The annual basis and you stand to lose what damaged teeth with porcelain gap left by a missing tooth can you don’t use by December 31st, then veneers, mending them with put pressure on the remaining please call us to maximize your benefits dental bonding or strengthening teeth and force other teeth before the end of the year. them with crowns or onlays to drift out of position and shouldn’t be looked at only as a change your bite, potentially Secondly, this is the season that leads cosmetic improvement, but as a leading to gum disease and up to end-of-year holiday parties. If you practical one too. Your smile will jaw pain. Ask us how best to anticipate a busy upcoming schedule, look great with these “cosmetic” fill the gap in your smile. make sure you book not only your improvements, and your overall regular dental appointment now, while health could improve too as Let’s talk about cosmetic you have some time, but also think your stronger teeth allow you to dentistry to perfect about teeth whitening or any other consume many of the fresh foods your smile and help you cosmetic dentistry you may require to that may have been difficult to look and feel great! make your smile shine through all your eat with your damaged teeth. social events.

Thank you for your continued support. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Dr. D. C. Bonadeo,Debra, Daniela and Kelli

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COS FALL 2017 BACK TO BASICS FOR A HEALTHY SMILE

A healthy, beautiful smile starts with a strong foundation, and that means healthy gums.

Healthy gums secure your teeth and create a sturdy base for any general or cosmetic dental work. While most people recognize that daily brushing and flossing and visiting the dentist for regular, professional teeth cleanings are easy and effective ways to help avoid gum disease (“periodontal disease”), even these good habits may not be effective if the correct techniques are not practiced. Take a moment now to refresh yourself on proper brushing and flossing skills.

Brushing. Squeeze a small amount of fluoride Brushing and flossing helps target dental plaque, which toothpaste on a soft-bristled brush, then place the if not removed, results in inflammation of the gums and bristles against your gum line at a 45-degree angle. then gingivitis — the first stage of gum disease. Gently brush with a short, vertical or circular motion — don’t “scrub” horizontally across your teeth. If gingivitis is not professionally addressed and reversed, you may experience the formation of pockets below Make sure you brush for a minimum of two minutes the gum line, areas that allow the growth of plaque and every time, in order to clean every tooth, on the front subsequent attack on the bones and fibers that hold and back of every tooth surface. teeth in place. This second stage of gum disease is called periodontitis, and requires professional periodontal Finish up by gently brushing your tongue, then rinsing treatment to help prevent further damage. away the toothpaste with a small amount of fresh water. Rinse your toothbrush well and allow it to air Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. dry until the next use. Remember to replace your Because it usually develops without any warning signs toothbrush about every three months, and also right or pain, you may not notice anything until the disease is after you’ve recovered from a cold or flu (to avoid serious and you are in danger of losing teeth. The good re-introducing germs back into your mouth). news is that with proper dental care, gum disease is preventable, and even if it does start, it can usually be Flossing. The primary purpose of daily flossing is to treated or reversed if caught early. remove any built-up plaque, bacteria and remnants of food that are hiding between your teeth and Even if you practice stellar dental hygiene, there are under your gum line. The key to effective flossing is many other risk factors for gum disease, including therefore to make sure you don’t just drop the floss certain illnesses (diabetes for example), medications, quickly in-between each tooth and pull it out again, hormonal changes, the effects of smoking and even but rather ease the floss in, curve it around each genetic susceptibility. tooth in a c-shape and move it up and down from the top of the tooth to below the gum line, where your Maintaining regular dental visits will allow us to monitor toothbrush can’t reach. Ask us to demonstrate the any changes to your teeth and gums and allow you to proper technique, and also to explain floss alternatives control and address any concerns early, while they are suitable for people not comfortable with or unable to still easy – and less expensive – to take care of. use dental floss.

PAGE 2 CAUGHT UP IN THE KOMBUCHA CRAZE? READ THIS FIRST!

You may have heard of or tried a popular fermented drink called kombucha, which, because of its natural probiotics and beneficial bacteria, is being touted for its health benefits, especially for gut health. Like anything you put in your mouth, however, be mindful of its effects on your teeth.

The fermentation necessary to brew kombucha creates a naturally carbonated beverage that — similar to soft drinks — coats the teeth with harmful acids that can cause the protective enamel on your teeth to break down.

When indulging in kombucha, follow the same rules as you would when treating yourself to a soda. DOGGY BRACES. • Drink through a straw to minimize the amount of contact YES, IT’S A THING. the drink has with your teeth. While some of the “so ugly they’re cute” dogs you • Instead of sipping your kombucha — or really any have met may have distinguished themselves by soda, orange juice or other acidic drink — throughout their underbite, overbite or missing teeth, their an extended period of time, and therefore keeping the dental health — and therefore their general health harmful effect of the acids constantly in contact with your — might be suffering because of it. teeth, try and consume the drink in one sitting, then rinse your mouth out with water afterwards. While not suitable for all types of dogs, there are • Don’t brush your teeth right after finishing your kombucha. some that could actually benefit from the services While brushing away harmful acids seems like a logical of a licensed animal health practitioner specializing follow-up to indulging in an acidic food or drink, it can actually in orthodontic care. That could mean root canals and expedite the acid’s eroding effect on the teeth. crowns, periodontal surgery and yes, even braces for Remember that tooth enamel is temporarily Max or Fido! weakened immediately after being exposed to acids, so wait about an hour before you brush Misaligned teeth in a dog could lead to a bite to allow enough time for the acidity in your malfunction that could cause the animal pain and mouth to neutralize. While waiting to brush, difficulty eating. This may lead to injury to the soft rinse your mouth out with water to wash tissue and/or teeth, that can further lead to tooth away some of the acid and fractures, inflammation and even the death of the residual sugars. tooth, which would affect them enjoying a balanced diet. In some cases the treatment would be to pull Take note that while kombucha the tooth, in other cases the dog may benefit from may improve some people’s braces to guide a tooth or teeth into position for a health, it may do the opposite healthier bite. for your breath unless you immediately rinse away the While you won’t see Man’s Best Friend waiting evidence. Remember what for treatment in our waiting room, you might be it’s made from: bacteria interested in hearing about dental solutions for your and yeast that has been own misaligned or missing fermenting for a long time. teeth. Please call us for the Not exactly the recipe for latest dental health updates! minty-fresh breath!

VOLUME 15, ISSUE 3 PAGE 3 Help For The Unbleachables There are many advantages to having a whiter, brighter, more youthful smile. But what if your teeth don’t respond to regular whitening programs – what are IMPLANT your options?

First of all, it’s important to recognize that the CONFIDENCE success of any whitening program depends on the degree of staining on the teeth, and IN YOUR SMILE how it originated. Most discolored teeth tend to stem from staining foods or drinks, or A missing tooth or teeth can completely change your eating smoking, which is known to tarnish teeth. habits, your dental and overall health, the way you speak and even the way you’re perceived by other people. Why put up with Extremely hot or cold foods or liquids can all the negatives of one or more missing teeth when today’s cause tooth enamel to expand and contract, dentistry provides so many tooth replacement options? allowing stains to penetrate. Acidic foods are another culprit, as they can open up the The right solution for replacing Whichever choice is right for pores in your tooth enamel to allow stains to your missing teeth depends on you, the key is to be sure your move in more easily. a number of different factors, replacement teeth are held firmly from the location of the missing in your mouth comfortably and You may assume that we can bleach any tooth, to the health of your gums securely. This is when you may hear teeth to a brighter, whiter shade, but if the and jawbone, to your budget. the word “abutment” — a fixed discoloration in your teeth is due to thinning While you may be familiar with point in your mouth that is used enamel, an injury, or certain drugs that removable partial dentures, fixed to anchor your tooth replacement. may have caused your teeth to develop a dental bridges and full dentures, In the case of a dental implant, an permanent gray or brown stain, they may you may want to find out more abutment is the connector on top not respond to whitening. Instead, we will about the most natural-looking of your dental implant, onto which suggest very effective bleaching alternatives tooth replacement option, dental your replacement tooth is placed. including veneers, crowns and bonding. implants, which are surgically implanted replacement tooth Please talk to us for all the details Let’s talk about the most effective roots capped with natural- on how to complete your smile with whitening options available to achieve looking replacement teeth. beautiful, permanent dental implants. your beautiful, bright smile!

D.C. Bonadeo, D.D.S., P.C. Precision Aesthetic Dentistry

751 Chestnut, Suite 101 Office Hours: Office Team: Birmingham, MI 48009 Mon.: 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Debra Office Coordinator Tues.: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Daniela Head Clinical Assistant Phone: (248) 647-2109 Thurs.: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Kelli Registered Dental Hygienist Fax: (248) 647-1804 Fri.: 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Web: www.DrBonadeo.com Sat.: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Email: [email protected] Sun.: By Appointment Our Services Include: • General Dentistry • Cosmetic Dentistry • Tooth Whitening • Computerized Preview of Dental Makeover • Appearance Consulting • Comprehensive Reconstruction • Bonding, Veneers, Crowns & Bridges • Invisalign® • Mini-Dental Implants to Stabilize Dentures & Partials • Emergency Dental Care • Bad Breath Advice & Treatment • Snore Treatment The information contained in this newsletter is not designed as dental advice, but rather as a means to encourage interest in your dental health and communication with your dentist. Whole or partial reproduction of this newsletter is forbidden without the written permission of the publisher. © Market Connections Inc. 2017, Phone: (800) 795-8021, Website: www.dentalhealthnews.org PAGE 4 We Appreciate Your Referrals!