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Affordable Dentures in Buford : Lake Lanier Smiles

Lake Lanier Smiles offers Affordable dentures for patients in Buford, Suwanee, Cumming, Duluth, Flowery Branch, Oakwood, Dacula and surrounding areas.

Having missing teeth can affect daily life and cause dissatisfaction with your smile. A great smile is very achievable. Dentures have evolved into a mainstream solution to such a common problem in America.

With dentures you will be able to eat whatever you want and display the confidence you lacked with missing teeth. Our dentists at Lake Lanier Smiles have the knowledge and experience to make the best dentures suited for you.

Types of Dentures
Generally, dentures are made of plastic acrylic material and for partial dentures a metal based appliance can be used.

• Complete Denture: When the entire arch does not have any teeth, complete dentures will be made to sit firmly on the underlying edentulous soft tissue.

• Partial Denture: In cases when some teeth are missing, these dentures will use the teeth present to gain retention along with the underlying soft tissue. The partials come with clasps and wires that wrap around your remaining teeth to essentially hold the denture in place.

• Immediate Denture: When teeth need to be extracted that may be in anterior areas or in cases where tooth support is needed. Immediate dentures serve the purpose of being an intermediary denture, at the same appointment as the extractions. The final dentures will be given at a later appointment.

• Implant- supported dentures: These dentures will sit firmly onto previously placed dental implants.

Procedure of making a denture

• Photographs to visually determine the best approach in fabricating your dentures
• Impressions will be taken of both arches and molds will be made.
• The lab will make denture bases with plastic resin and/ or a metal framework.
• On the base, a “U” – shaped rims made of wax, on which the artificial teeth will be placed.
• The denture base with plastic rims are sent to the dentist to measure the correct position of your jaws. Your smile line, mid line, and canine line will be marked. At this appointment, the teeth color will be chosen.
• The lab will then place the teeth and process the dentures to make them smooth and ready for delivery.
• The final denture will appear pink as the gums and white as natural teeth.

Post-operative instructions

• Every night place the dentures in a cleaning solution or tablets in water that will remove the bacteria and foreign substances
• It is important to take the dentures out and store them in a container every night. The underlying areas of dentures are key breeding grounds for bacteria leading to dental and periodontal disease and bad breath.
• After eating, remove your dentures and rinse them under water.
• Brush your dentures once a day with dish or anti-bacterial soap
• Be sure to clean your tongue and gums to remove unnecessary bacteria with a damp towel, a soft bristled brush, or a tongue cleaner.
• The dentures will take a few days to adjust to so do not be alarmed of some awkwardness
• If any pain, irritation, or soreness occurs on the gums please see our office as we will help readjust the dentures at the trouble areas.
• Over some time, your arch will slowly begin to resorb, therefore the need to reline the dentures will be necessary. This process will make the dentures fit more snug and tightly.

Frequently asked questions about Dentures

Q. How can my teeth be lost?
Trauma
Severe gum disease
Large decay or cavities
Tooth extractions
Developmental anomalies

Q. What happens if I don’t wear dentures?

Without dentures, you will lose the basic functions necessary for daily life, such as loss of support for the cheeks, chewing and eating, and speaking. Furthermore, the jaw relationship can be thrown off if they do not articulate in the proper orientation, resulting in the jaw joint (TMJ) problems. Most of all the esthetics of your smile will be missing.

Q. How long do I wear my dentures?

Initially, they can be worn for a week or two in order to get used to a foreign appliance in your mouth. However, it is important to take your dentures out every night so your soft tissue and bone can rest and not constantly endure high occlusal pressure. With pressure of the denture the bone can start resorbing more than usual, resulting in frequent relining.

Q. Will I need adhesives for my dentures?

Not if your dentures are fitting snugly and tightly. However, if you feel that you need more security or if the dentures genuinely do not fit perfectly, then we can recommend the best choice for adhesives.

Q. Do I need to see the dentist after getting dentures?

Yes, it is highly advised that you come to our office for regular checkup visits. We will observe our teeth, gums, and dentures and their relationships. If any adjustments need to be made, we will do so. Relining is an integral part of assuring denture fit.

Q. Where can I get Affordable Dentures in Buford?

You can get affordable dentures at Buford dentist, Lake Lanier Smiles. We offer dentures at a reduced price. Please check our Specials page for details.

If you have any questions about your Oral Health or about Dentures or to make an appointment to see us, Call us at 770-831-0559 or visit us at WWW. LAKELANIERSMILES.COM for Valuable Coupons and Specials. Our prices are 30-50 % Off Regular Prices. Call Us before Noon and we will see you the Same Day. We accept most insurances. We are conveniently located just off I-985 at 4965 Lanier Islands Parkway, Suite 105, Buford, Ga- 30418. LAKE LANIER SMILES provides Affordable dental care with outstanding customer service to patients in Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Cumming, Flowery Branch and surrounding areas.

Dental Flossing is as important as Brushing, explained by Lake Lanier Smiles, Affordable Buford Dentist

Dental Flossing: FLOSS LIKE A BOSS

In recent days, flossing has been at the center stage of great debate on whether it has any benefits.

Flossing’s association to oral health has vastly been known to oral healthcare providers.

Flossing is not optional but is essential. The dentists at Lake Lanier Smiles believes and know for the fact that flossing helps.

We at Lake Lanier Smiles wants to set the record straight and let our patients know that indeed we need to floss. Hope common sense prevails.

The purpose of a floss: It deals with removing food particles and plaque from between the teeth. Brushing your teeth can not reach inter-dental areas. The plaque contains bacteria that are both harmless and harmful.

You may not be aware of food debris and plaque present between your teeth, therefore, it is important to daily clean these areas to prevent an accumulation of acid releasing bacteria from causing damage.

TYPES OF FLOSS

The material floss is made out of plastic beads, wax, and flavoring agents.

• Regular floss: These are the flosses that are known to us as the string flosses. They vary in whether they contain wax and the kind of flavor they contain. The ease of flossing differs with waxed and unwaxed. The waxed flosses move in and out between teeth smoothly. Flavoring merely gives the experience of flossing enjoyable and refreshing.

• Floss picks: Unlike string flosses, picks allow you to use one hand and very convenient. The difference lies in the effectiveness of cleaning. The general motion of flossing requires hugging the teeth with the floss in an up and down motion. With floss picks, there is some restriction in allowing such a movement.

• Handle flosser: Similar to the floss pick, this device has a longer handle with a grip. The floss head is just like the pick. As with the pick, the effectiveness of flossing is lessened because you are not able to change the angulation of the floss as you can with regular floss.

• Superfloss: These are special flosses designed for bridges and orthodontic braces. They work in the same manner as regular floss but the initial method of use differs. You have to slide the floss underneath the bridges and braces before flossing.

• Oral irrigators: These are water spray in the form of a pulsating jet stream. They serve the purpose of removing debris and plaque between teeth. It comes as an attachment placed in a toothbrush type handle.
When using it make sure it is over the sink since water will spill out of your mouth. For the most effective results, the head of the device should be place in a 90-degree angle for 1 -2 minutes

• Interdental brushes: Made strictly for cleaning between teeth, these brushes have a thin narrow working area. You place the bristle between teeth and move the brush in an inward and outward direction.

How to use regular floss:

The proper way to floss requires using both hands.
Take out about 18 inches of floss. On both ends, wrap the floss around your middle fingers, leaving about 2 inches to work with.
With your index fingers or thumbs, slowly tease the floss between your teeth.
Start to cup the teeth by curving the floss around the side of a tooth and reach under the gumline. Begin to gradually move out.
The motion is similar to drying your back with a towel.

Flossing benefits:

-Calculus reduction
By flossing, you will be able to eliminate plaque, which if left untouched and harden in the form of calculus. This will not be able to be removed from brushing for flossing. The dental hygienist will use scaling and hand instruments to debride the area. Calculus build up can cause gum irritation, swelling, and recession.

-Caries prevention
Flossing removes the plaque and prevents any harmful bacteria from building up. Cavities develop from bacteria found on uncleaned plaque that feast on sugary substances left uncleaned.
Lack of flossing will allow the bacteria to cause acid demineralization of the hard enamel. The end result would be needing a filling to remove the decay and place a bio-compatible material such as amalgam or composite.

-Perio disease prevention
In terms of periodontal disease, the harmful bacteria can build up in areas ignored from cleaning. The bacteria are able to penetrate deep within the gums.
The first sign of periodontal disease is bleeding. At this point, it is known as Gingivitis. A reversible process, gingivitis can be tackled with immediate oral hygiene.
Brushing and flossing regularly can reduce the swelling and bleeding of the gums.
When left uncleaned, the plaque begins to accumulate resulting in inflammation and infection of the gums.
A sign of chronic periodontal disease is enlargement of the pockets surrounding the teeth. The dental hygienist will be able to detect this at your annual cleaning. At this point, with a deep cleaning, your gums can return to attaching tightly with the tooth.
In cases when annual cleaning visits are neglected, the pockets deepen and the disease progresses to the bone, as the bone level reduces. In a clinical view, the root surfaces may be visible due to gingival recession from its initial attachment point.

Take home exercise for Non Flossers
Any of non Flossers whose gums bleed on flossing should try to floss everyday  for ten days and they can see visible reduction of bleeding. Then you can believe for yourself.

If you have any questions about your Oral Health or to make an appointment Call us at 770-831-0559 or visit us at WWW. LAKELANIERSMILES.COM for Valuable Coupons and Specials. Our prices are 30-50 % Off Regular Prices. Call Us before Noon and we will see you the Same Day. We accept most insurances. We are conveniently located just off I-985 at 4965 Lanier Islands Parkway, Suite 105, Buford, Ga- 30418. LAKE LANIER SMILES provides Affordable dental care with outstanding customer service to patients in Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Cumming, Flowery Branch and surrounding areas.

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This article by Affordable Buford Dentist, Lake Lanier Smiles about Post-operative instructions for Tooth Extractions/ Tooth Extraction after care instructions

After an extraction, being mindful of what to expect and pay attention to regarding the extraction site is very important.

Following the procedure, it is critical to have someone accompany you, especially if sedation was used.

Generally, there are some common side effects of the procedure such as, stiffness, bleeding, soreness, swelling, and discomfort that may occur.

If the post-op instructions are not followed, the risk of complications and delayed healing will increase.

Our office will provide you a handout containing some information, however we will go over the information with you in case of any questions and concerns. Here are a few of those instructions:

Gauze pad: As bleeding will occur following extraction, the pad will help absorb the blood. It is important to keep the gauze pad in the area of the site for 1-2 hours, while biting on it to give pressure.

In cases of too much bleeding, we suggest placing a new gauze and continue adding pressure for another hour, till the bleeding stops.

Numbness: Within our jaw we have many nerve endings, these nerves may be irritated resulting in temporary loss of sensation for some unknown time.

This sensation is not permanent. Do not be alarmed and keep monitoring the progress of the gaining sensation back in your lower lips, chin, and extraction area.

Pain killers: We will prescribe you some medications to get picked up from your pharmacy. As pain will occur once the anesthesia wears off, we advise taking the pills 1-2 hours after the procedure. In some cases, we will begin a dose of pain killers at the office before the numbness dissipates.

Do not take pain medications without eating something. Nausea may result in cases when pain killers are taken on an empty stomach. To help nullify the discomfort, carbonated drinks, tea, broth and soft food will help.

Ice and Heat packs: During the first couple days, swelling will occur and subside soon after. However, using temperature packs can help reduce and relieve swelling. With a cold pack, place it on the area of the swelling for about 20 minutes then take it off for 20 minutes. Repeat this method for the first two days.

In terms of a heat pack, use it 2 -3 days after the procedure. For stiffness the heat packs will help along with stretching exercises and periodic use of chewing gum.

Avoid strenuous activities: Do not go back to work or perform any strenuous activity immediately following the procedure. When resting, place couple of pillows to elevate your head. Resting for the first two days is recommended. Heavy lifting type work should only be done once you feel completely healed and normal.

Athletic contact sports should be avoided for about a week. In case of musicians, do not use wind instruments for approximately 5-7 days.

Adapt a soft diet: Initially, on the day of the procedure, a light diet is recommended such as, Jell-O, soup, or oatmeal. In the next couple days, soft food are allowed and then gradually normal diet.

The Most common side effect of a tooth extraction, especially wisdom tooth is Dry Socket.

What is Dry socket?
A symptom of an extraction, this results from the dislodgement of the blood clot formed after the procedure.
The symptoms are severe sharp pain of the free nerve endings, leaving a bad odor in the mouth, slight fever, visible bone, and potential swollen lymph nodes.
In a normal situation, after the extraction, the blood begins to clump up and form a clot. Then clot is a mechanism the body creates to stop bleeding.
There are higher chances of dry socket occurrences in wisdom teeth extraction. The pain usually occurs two days after the procedure and starts near the gums gradually moving to the ear (known as referred pain).

What are the causes of Dry Socket?
• Smoking and alcohol use
• Drinking from a straw
• Infection in the area
• Manually interfering with the clot formation with the tongue
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Drugs that interfere with blood clotting
• Rinsing your mouth vigorously
• Brushing roughly in the area of the extraction
• Eating food that could dislodge the clot like popcorn or peanuts


What are the risk factors for dry socket?
• Bad oral hygiene
• Birth control usage
• Frequency of dry sockets
• Smoking

How can we treat a dry socket?

In case you do encounter having dry socket, please visit the affordable dentist in Buford, Lake Lanier Smiles as soon as possible so we can help you.
At the office, we can clean out the socket of any debris and place a medication dressing to relieve the pain and help healing.
We can prescribe you pain killers and advice to flush the area for a few days.
Along with our clinical treatment and pain medications, there are some other home remedies that can assist such as:
• Clove oil
• Saline water- pain relief
• Yogurt- antibiotic
• Ice pack- reduces swelling
• Cold tea bag- pain relief
• Turmeric- pain relief
• Peroxide – pain relief
• Hydration- helps with pain
• Lemon and salt- antiseptic

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT TOOTH EXTRACTION

What is the tooth extraction healing time?
Usually the extraction socket heals in 2-3 weeks but still the bone inside remodels and forms up to 6 months.

When can I brush after a tooth extraction?
You can brush the next day after tooth extraction. But be gentle at the extraction site. The dentists at Lake Lanier Smiles recommend that you keep your mouth clean to prevent infections.

When can I start smoking after tooth extraction?
We always recommend to stop smoking as long as you can after the tooth extraction. But a minimum of two days is very important to prevent dry socket.

What should I do if it still bleeds after hours of tooth extraction?
Slight bleeding is common after a tooth extraction for a day or two. It's important to make a difference between severe bleeding and a minor bleeding. If you notice bright red saliva then call our dentists at Lake Lanier Smiles, but if the saliva is very light red due to mixing with a large amount of saliva then nothing to worry.

What can I do to help with healing after tooth extraction?
Healthy diet will help your mouth heal after extraction. Taking Vitamin C helps too.

I got stitches after tooth extraction so when should I go to the dentist to remove them?
At Lake Lanier Smiles we use resorbable sutures so there is no need for follow up visit to take them out as they dissolve and come out by itself.

How long can I expect pain after tooth extraction?
A typical tooth extraction pain might last for 2-3 days depending on the difficulty of the extraction.
If you still have pain after 3 days please call our Buford dental office at 770-831-0559.

If you have any questions about tooth extraction or to make an appointment to see us, Call us at 770-831-0559 or visit us at WWW. LAKELANIERSMILES.COM for Valuable Coupons and Specials. Our prices are 30-50 % Off Regular Prices. Call Us before Noon and we will see you the Same Day. We accept most insurances. We are conveniently located just off I-985 at 4965 Lanier Islands Parkway, Suite 105, Buford, Ga- 30418. LAKE LANIER SMILES provides Affordable dental care with outstanding customer service to patients in Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Cumming, Flowery Branch and surrounding areas.

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5 THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT GUM DISEASE

EXPLAINED BY LAKE LANIER SMILES, AFFORDABLE BUFORD DENTIST

Most people probably don’t take as good care of their oral health as they should. Partially this is because they find cleaning their mouths tedious. For many, though, it’s also because they really aren’t aware of what problems there can be when it comes to poor oral hygiene.

One of the most prevalent issues is gum disease, or periodontal disease, which can have some pretty severe consequences if left untreated. Here are five things you should know.

According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) half of the American adults suffer from gum disease.

5. WHAT CAUSES GUM DISEASE?

Gum disease is a bacterial infection within the gums. There are multiple causes of gum disease. The first and most common is poor oral hygiene; not brushing and flossing twice a day. Other risk factors include smoking, hormonal changes, diabetes, pregnancy, genetic susceptibility and various medications/treatments for other illnesses. All of these conditions and behaviors allow bacteria to take hold in your gums and cause gum disease.

4. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF GUM DISEASE?

The early signs of gum disease are very easy to spot. There will be reddening and swelling in the gum, as well as bleeding. This early stage is known as gingivitis, which is the technical term for inflammation of the gum.

Bleeding gums are never normal. Inexplicable bleeding when brushing or cleaning your teeth normally is a sign of gum disease and needs to be addressed.

3. HOW DO YOU TREAT GUM DISEASE?

The early stage of gum disease, gingivitis can be treated with proper oral hygiene at home — brushing and flossing twice a day and six monthly checkups with your dentist.
At Lake Lanier Smiles, we make appointments for your follow up visits and call to remind days before the appointment.

Later stages of gum disease, known as periodontitis, requires professional treatment from a dentist. This will usually involve a scale and clean of your teeth, including underneath the gum around the root of the tooth. Various methods, from manual scraping tools to high-tech lasers, can be used to remove the diseased tissue to prevent further growth of infection.
In advanced periodontitis, it can be necessary to remove some teeth to properly treat the disease.

At Lake Lanier Smiles, we have affordable prices for teeth cleaning for all types of gum diseases. For deep cleaning patients we do periodontal maintenance every 3-4 months unlike the early gum disease where we do 6 months visits.

2. WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU DON’T TREAT GUM DISEASE?
The first stage of gum disease, gingivitis, will progress into periodontists, which means inflammation around the root of the tooth. Periodontitis causes your gum tissue to pull away from the root of your teeth, leaving a pocket that fills with bacteria and infection.

Between the bacterial toxins and your body’s immune system doing its job, the bone and connective tissue surrounding the roots of your teeth start to break down. This can result not just in tooth loss, but also a loss of bone volume in your jaw.

Bacteria from the infected gum can travel into the bloodstream via the mouth and harm other parts of the body.

Periodontitis is linked with an increased risk in cardiovascular disease and can even compromise pregnancies.

What can start off as a mild irritation, gingivitis, can lead to serious problems with the rest of the body and seriously impact your health if ignored for too long.

1. HOW DO YOU PREVENT GUM DISEASE?

When it comes to preventing gum disease, it really is as simple as brushing and flossing twice a day! Maintaining proper oral hygiene is the single most effective way of preventing, or at least minimizing the chances of, contracting gum disease. Last but not the least frequent visits to the dentist. We have appointments available for teeth cleanings for new patients.

Regular oral hygiene visits to your doctor, at least twice a year, will ensure that your teeth and gums are as healthy as possible. They’ll also be able to monitor your mouth for any other problems you might not be aware of.

Gum disease is incredibly common. Most adults will have had it, or even do have it. Many will be lucky enough to treat the problem with brushing and cleaning, but many others will not be so lucky. Don’t dismiss the early warning signs of gum disease. If you have gingivitis, schedule an appointment with the dentist for a clean and save yourself, and your health, in the future.

SIMPLE TIPS FOR HEALTHY GUMS

1.   BRUSH TWICE A DAY

2.   FLOSS ATLEAST ONCE A DAY

3.   VISIT A DENTIST EVERY 6 MONTHS

4.   DON’T IGNORE EARLY WARNING SIGNS

5.   EAT HEALTHY DIET AND CUT SUGARS INTAKE

If you have any questions about your Oral Health or about gum disease or teeth cleaning or to make an appointment to see us, Call us at 770-831-0559 or visit us at WWW. LAKELANIERSMILES.COM for Valuable Coupons and Specials. Our prices are 30-50 % Off Regular Prices. Call Us before Noon and we will see you the Same Day. We accept most insurances. We are conveniently located just off I-985 at 4965 Lanier Islands Parkway, Suite 105, Buford, Ga- 30418. LAKE LANIER SMILES provides Affordable dental care with outstanding customer service to patients in Buford, Sugar Hill, Suwanee, Cumming, Flowery Branch and surrounding areas.