Do you enjoy eating oranges or the occasional glass of wine? If you do, you might be unknowingly damaging your teeth. Most people know that sugar can lead to tooth decay, but so can acid exposure. It is common in many foods and drinks you probably enjoy every day. Your dentist in Westport, Dr. Masha Kogan, is going to talk a little more about what acid does to your teeth, and how you can protect yourself. (more…)
You’re a very curious person, so after your last check-up with your dentist, you ask, “Why did you want to take x-rays? Were you looking for anything in particular? How do they help?” X-rays are one of the most basic and effective tools used by your dentist in Westport, and today we’re going to tell you a little more about why and how we use them to help you. (more…)
Vitamin C is just as important for solid oral health as it is for preventing colds and feeling good. In fact, one of the top causes of gum disease and bleeding gums is a lack of the vitamin. Let’s take a closer look at the many benefits of Vitamin C for children and adults — and then some ways you can get more in your diet naturally this month!
Dental implants have quickly become the preferred choice to replace missing teeth. With implants, you’ll replace your missing teeth with prosthetics that closely mimic your own natural teeth. As a result, you’ll enjoy the same benefits as having natural teeth without the discomfort of dentures or complications of leaving the missing teeth untreated. We provide dental implants in our Westport office to help you increase your quality of life while reversing the damages of tooth loss. You’ll gain a beautiful new smile with a permanent solution to tooth loss.
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Leaving a cavity unattended is one of the worst things you can do for your dental health. When treated early, small spots of tooth decay require little more than a quick, painless filling — but when ignored, a cavity can turn into a significant problem that costs you more stress, pain and time in the long run. Keep reading to learn more about tooth decay and how you can catch small cavities earlier in 2016!
Stages of Tooth Decay
During WWI, the US government declared oral health a threat to national security. Today, more people own smart phones than toothbrushes. While this may make it seem as though not a lot has changed, we have actually come a long way in the last century. In fact, it’s because of the oral health problems discovered in soldiers enlisting to fight in WWI that dentists focus on preventive checkups rather than reactive care. The lesson learned by examining numerous cases of severe tooth decay and gum disease in otherwise young, healthy, men is that reactive dentistry is not enough. Unlike some health issues that clear up on their own over time (the flu, cold, etc.) oral health issues typically get worse the longer they’re left untreated. At the Dental Center of Westport, we encourage patients to maintain twice a year dental visits to keep smiles healthy.
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When it comes to providing exceptional care, skilled treatment, advanced technology, and overall patient satisfaction, Dr. Masha Kogan and the Dental Center of Westport team are among the best in Fairfield County. A group of peer dental practitioners were asked the question, “If you had to refer someone to a dentist (besides yourself), who would you refer them to?” Dr. Kogan’s peers included her on this list in 2014 and on the most recent 2015 list as well. The list is compiled annually by Moffly Media for its July/August issues of Fairfield Living and the related community magazines. Dr. Kogan and her dental team are proud to be included in this prestigious list of dental practitioners, and continue offering superior service and skilled care to every patient.
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