Plano Texas Dentist Denton Wiginton encourages his patients… September 3rd, 2009
Plano Texas Dentist Denton Wiginton encourages his patients to establish routine dental hygiene appointments.
Routine Dential Hygiene is important because gum (periodontal) infections have been linked to greater risks of a variety of systemic diseases, including heart and pancreatic problems.
Questions? Dr. Wiginton can be contacted at drdentonwiginton@verizon.net or through his website at: drwiginton.com.
Dental Problems not covered in this blog may be found in additional blogs from a long time ADA member and Plano Texas Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS. He has maintained an active dental practice in Plano, TX for over 25 years. Dr. Wiginton can be contacted by phone at 972-491-2244 or by email at drdentonwiginton@verizon.net or through his website at: drwiginton.com
Plano TX Dentist Denton Wiginton DDS has solutions for Dental Problems August 29th, 2009
Plano, TX Dentist Denton Wiginton DDS has solutions for Dental Problems.
Not all Dental Problems are Emergencies…..but most patients want solutions sooner than later. Dr Wiginton’s advice is based on 25 + years of dealing with patient concerns.
Some common Dental Problems are:
• Fever Blisters
Fever blisters generally are lip blisters (cold sores) that repeatedly occur in the same area of the lip. There are numerous over the counter treatments as basic as Campho-Phenique; look in the dental sections of most pharmacies. An excellent prescription topical ointment is Denavir (Penciclovir) which may limit the duration (3 to 10 days) if applied when the lesion is first felt. Always use a sterile Q- tip to apply any medicine to avoid contamination of the tube or container.
• Canker Sores
Canker sores happen inside the mouth when there is a cut or tissue laceration. These areas can be painful if irritated with citrus fruits or spicy foods. Canker sores are isolated infections of the broken mouth tissues from the common bacterial flora always present in the mouth. Over the counter remedies are Vaseline or Orabase. An excellent prescription ointment is Kenalog in Orabase which allows the topically applied corticosteroid (Kenalog) to expedite healing and give temporary relief of symptoms. See a dentist to be diagnosed.
• Lip Abrasions
Lip abrasions often are the result of direct trauma. If superficial damage to the the lip is the only damage, then thoroughly washing it with soap and warm water should be done first. Vaseline or Chap Stick should offer immediate relief. If foreign bodies (ie: gravel) are embedded in the lip or if the lip is deeply cut proceed to a hospital emergency room or Immediate Care Clinic to receive the medical treatment necessary to safely stabilize the area. Major trauma needs to be treated immediately to help prevent further complications (ie: infections or deformed lip)
• Intra-Oral Tissue Abscess
To be addressed in a follow-up Blog.
Dental Problems not covered in this blog may be found in additional blogs from a long time ADA member and Plano TX Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS. He has maintained an active dental practice in Plano, TX for over 25 years. Dr. Wiginton can be contacted by phone at 972-491-2244 or by email at drdentonwiginton@verizon.net or through his website at: drwiginton.com
Dental Emergencies Given Priority by Plano Dentist July 25th, 2009
Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS stresses that Dental Emergencies should not be ignored.
Dr. Wiginton’s office always reserves time for emergency patients to be treated the day they call with a problem. Some frequently seen Dental Emergencies are:
- Items Caught Between Teeth
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends trying to first gently remove the item (i.e.: food piece like chicken fragment) with dental floss. Never use a sharp instrument to remove any object that is stuck between your teeth. If you cannot dislodge the item using dental floss, make an appointment with a dentist to get it removed.
- Cracked Tooth
This situation is generally accompanied with pain from a specific tooth or actual loss of a part of the tooth. Most cracked teeth hurt because of biting pressure causing the crack to open. Even if the crack is microscopic the nerve inside is irritated and a sharp pain is felt. If the nerve inside the tooth becomes damaged or infected as a result of the crack, root canal treatment may be necessary to save the tooth. A dentist can best help you determine the necessary treatment for your cracked tooth. So, avoid chewing on that side of your mouth and call a dentist.
- Loose Crown
If a crown is loose, but cannot be removed from the tooth, call a dentist. If the crown can be removed, clean out any debris, coat the inside of the crown with Vaseline, and carefully replace it on the tooth. This Vaseline coating is only a temporary measure until a dentist can be contacted to correctly recement the crown.
Dental Emergency Problems not covered in this blog may be found in additional blogs from a long time ADA member and Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS. He has maintained an active dental practice in Plano for over 25 years. He can be contacted by phone at 972-491-2244 or by email at drdentonwiginton@verizon.net or through his website at: drwiginton.com.
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The Plano Dental Office of Dr. Denton Wiginton offers Emergency Dental Appointments every day because you never know when an emergency might arise.
Dental emergency problems should not be ignored! Continued dental neglect may result in greater amounts of time and money spent! Contact a dentist ASAP.
Some common examples of Dental Emergencies are:
- Bitten Lip or Tongue
A bitten lip, cheek, or tongue area should first be cleaned gently with a dampened cloth; then followed by applying a cold compress (i.e.: ice bag). The ice bag application to the area may help reduce swelling. Apply the compress at five minute intervals. If bleeding does not stop, go to a hospital emergency room.
The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends the use of a soft bite guard to help prevent further injuries to the lip or tongue, especially during sports or recreational activities that may pose a risk.
- Chipped Sensitive Tooth
Clean the tooth with a soft dampened cloth. If any red interior spot is visible inside the chipped tooth, call a dentist soon. If the tooth is reactive to cold or hot liquids for only a few seconds, a dentist can generally repair it without anesthetic using a bonded tooth-colored material. Call a dentist to schedule a restorative appointment.
- Broken Jaw Possibility
Apply a cold compress to control swelling. If pain is constant and teeth do not fit together as normal, go to the hospital emergency area immediately. If the jaw is only sore and the teeth fit together normally, make a dental appointment to have an x-ray made to evaluate the jaw for a possible fracture.
Dental Emergency Problems not covered in this blog may be found in additional blogs from Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS, and a long time ADA member. He has maintained an active Plano Dental Office for over 25 years. He can be contacted by phone at 972-491-2244 or by email at drdentonwiginton@verizon.net or through his website at: drwiginton.com.
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Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton says that a Dental Emergency can be a serious problem and should not be ignored!
Permanent damage and more expense later may be avoided by seeing a dentist ASAP.
Some frequent Dental Emergencies are:
- Knocked Out Tooth
The ADA (American Dental Association) recommends that once the tooth is retrieved, it should be held by the crown (the part of the tooth that is usually exposed in the mouth) and rinsed in water if it is dirty. Do not scrub it or remove any attached tissue fragments. If possible, gently insert and hold the tooth in it’s socket. If that is not possible, put the tooth in a cup of milk and take it with you to a dentist ASAP. If it is after normal office hours, go to the closest hospital emergency room or immediate care clinic.
- Broken Tooth
Rinse your mouth with warm water. If bleeding is present, pressure from a dampened gauze or a tea bag held over the area for about 10 minutes or longer may help stop the bleeding. Use a cold compress (ice bag) to the outside of the mouth, cheek or lip near the area to minimize swelling and relieve the pain. Contact a dentist ASAP.
- Toothache
Rinse your mouth with warm water to clean it out. Use dental floss or an interdental cleaner to gently remove any food or other debris caught between the teeth. Do not ever put an aspirin or any other pain reliever against the gums near the aching tooth because it may burn the gum tissue. If the pain persists contact a dentist.
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Dental Emergency Problems not covered in this blog may be found in additional blogs from Plano Dentist Denton Wiginton, DDS, a long time ADA member. He has maintained an active dental practice in Plano for over 30 years. He can be contacted by phone at 972-491-2244 or by email at drdentonwiginton@ verizon.net or through his website at drwiginton.com.