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Saturday, September 30, 2017

Pain Around Fillings

At Dr. Eric Meyer’s Fullerton dental office, bonding and white fillings have saved countless people’s teeth. When patients suffer from caries, our skilled dentists remove the decayed material and seal over the gap so that bacteria can’t recolonize it. This may cause sensitivity, but discomfort shouldn’t last for more than about two days. If it does, or discomfort returns, the patient should schedule an appointment right away.


A poorly-made filling may be “high,” which means it is misshapen in a way that causes it to prevent the patient from biting down. It also may not be large enough to fill the gap created by the drilling away of decayed material, which would allow bacteria back in. This typically happens if the filling or sealant was made from a material that shrinks. We don’t expect that to happen at our office, but even the best fillings and bonding will break after about ten years. If an old filling is becoming painful, it could be because the seal is cracking. When this happens, the filling must be replaced. Of course, it is important to replace a filling sooner if it has already come loose, or else more drilling and a larger restoration may be required.


Eric M. Meyer, DDS, operates at 2720 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, California, 92835. To schedule an appointment, call 714-879-7943 or visit FullertonDental.com and fill out a contact sheet.


 

Thursday, September 21, 2017

Mouth Ulcers

When patients at Dr. Eric Meyer’s Fullerton office are suffering from mouth ulcers, they can count on us to provide treatment and information. Although ulcers usually go away on their own after about a month, the irritation they cause can be difficult to manage without proper guidance and patients will want to know what caused their malady.


Cold sores are a common type of mouth ulcer caused by the herpes simplex virus-1. This virus spreads very easily; most people get it as children by sharing cups and straws. Although it never leaves its host, the virus can only spread during a cold sore outbreak, so people experiencing one should be careful not to touch their eyes after touching their mouths.


Cankers are large white ulcers that most often are found in teenagers. Although some studies link them to stress, they have no firmly established cause. Other ulcers can be caused by misalignments in the patient’s bite causing their teeth to injure the soft tissue lining inside their mouths. This kind of ulcer would reoccur until the teeth’s alignment can be corrected, but other types of ulcers can be treated with topical creams and antibiotics.


Eric M. Meyer, DDS, operates at 2720 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, California, 92835. To schedule an appointment, call 714-879-7943 or visit FullertonDental.com and fill out a contact sheet.


 

Wednesday, September 13, 2017

Back to School Cleaning

As children go back to school, too many of them will be troubled by tooth aches. The consequences of untreated tooth decay can be devastating for a child’s academic achievement and social development, as well as their health, which is why there’s no better time than now to schedule an appointment with Dr. Meyer’s office.


The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s most recent study showed that 20% of preteens and 13% of teens have untreated dental decay. Children are the age group most likely to get caries, and decay can delay their speech development and cause them to lose sleep and avoid eating, making them fatigued, irritable, and unable to concentrate. As decay progresses, it causes the gums to become inflamed and bleed and can spread to the pulp of the tooth, at which point it would require a root canal to remove.


Biannual check-ups are intended to help us catch decay before it progresses enough to cause major problems. The less decay is present, the less intrusive a restorative technique is necessary. Dr. Meyer and his associates can also use the check-up as an opportunity to provide the child with sealants, making their teeth more resistant to decay throughout the academic year.


Eric M. Meyer, DDS, operates at 2720 North Harbor Blvd, Fullerton, California, 92835. To schedule an appointment, call 714-879-7943 or visit FullertonDental.com and fill out a contact sheet.


 

Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Breastfeeding and Your Baby’s Teeth

Dr. Eric M Meyer, DDS understands that breastfeeding is a very special time for a new mother. The act itself has many nutritional benefits for a child as breast milk helps your baby fight off viruses and bacteria and lowers your baby’s risk of developing asthma or allergies. Breastmilk is not only beneficial to your child’s overall health; it can also be very helpful in developing a child’s smile.


Breastfeeding reduces the risk of baby bottle tooth decay – a condition that is caused by the frequent and long-term exposure of a child’s teeth to liquids containing sugars. This is because breast milk contains a unique blend of nutrients, live organisms, antibodies, and enzymes that formula cannot duplicate. Additionally, because the act of breastfeeding requires a baby to use their jaw and tongue in a sophisticated manner, breastfeeding is critical for a baby’s jaw, dental, and airway development.


If you have concerns about pediatric oral care, please give us a call. To learn more about the services provided at the practice, visit www.fullertondental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric M Meyer, DDS, in Fullerton CA, call 714-879-7943.

Saturday, September 2, 2017

Hookah Tobacco and Teeth

It’s no secret that smoking is one of the worst things we can do for our oral and overall health. Though smoking hookah pipes claim to be much healthier than smoking cigarettes, Dr. Eric M Meyer, DDS wants to assure you that this isn’t true. Smoking a hookah is equivalent to smoking about 100 cigarettes, allow us to explain more about why you should avoid the hookah and save your teeth.


A hookah is a type of water pipe with a smoke chamber, a bowl, a pipe and a hose.  It’s gained popularity in major cities all over the world. Many people are misled that in believing that water from these pipes filters out the toxins and reduces nicotine. This is not true because smoking hookah bears the same health risks that exist with cigarette smoking. Oral health risks such as oral cancer and gum disease increase, as well as developing lung cancer and heart disease.


If you have concerns about smoking and oral health, please give us a call. To learn more about the services provided at the practice, visit www.fullertondental.com for more information. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Eric M Meyer, DDS, in Fullerton CA, call 714-879-7943.