Restoration
Restorations & Their Care
Restorative patients present some very specific home care challenges. If you have had expensive crown work (Caps) you need to pay special attention to the area where the crown ends and the natural tooth begins, the margin of the crown. With bridge work you need to stimulate and clean the gum tissue under the bridge as well as clean thoroughly around the abutment teeth, that is, the natural or implant teeth that the fixed bridge relies on for support. Bridges place additional stress on your natural teeth thereby making it even more urgent that these teeth are supported by healthy gums. If these crucial teeth become decayed your fixed bridge or partial will have to be re-worked, adding to your investment. Another enemy of these critical teeth is gum disease. Gum disease, simply put, can cause the tissue to detach itself from your natural teeth. This detachment may cause the teeth to become loose. When wearing a fixed bridge or partial this can cause discomfort or the inability to chew properly. If the movement is severe enough your smile may even become marred by gaps between your natural teeth. Proper Oral Hygiene is the best defense against gum disease or tooth decay that affect the function and appearance of your restorative work.
To help insure an improved smile, this office stresses the importance of daily brushing and flossing, combined with the proper use of fluorides. Because many of our patients have informed us of time constraints or difficulty in brushing and flossing around their restorations, we recommend the Oral-B Triumph instrument as an alter-native oral hygiene tool.
Why should I use a Power Brush?
Crowns, bridges, and partials present very different cleaning challenges than natural teeth. Crowns need special attention in the area where the crown meets the natural part of your tooth. Partials present cleaning challenges around the clasps and between the partial and gum. Bridges pre-sent the cleaning challenges of both crowns and partials. The Triumph, because of its unique brush tips, handles all of these problems effectively.
What makes the Oral-B Triumph work better than other brushes?
Have you ever tried to clean a ring or brass plate with intricate designs using a large bristled brush? It can be done, but it takes longer and you usually miss a spot or two. When you attempt to clean your teeth with a large bristled brush the same thing happens. A tooth is round and has crevices (similar to the design work in the ring), and your teeth are close together adding to the cleaning problem. The Triumph instrument is the perfect size for your teeth. The brushes are made to get into the crevices, between the teeth and even go below the gum line! When used properly, you will easily and quickly clean one tooth at a time. The Oral-B Triump is designed to be like your dentist's/hygienist's professional cleaning instrument. That's why it works so well.
What is Smart Technology?
The Oral-B Triumph comes with a built in computer that displays your brushing time so you know you have brushed for the recommended two minutes. The computer also tracks the battery level so you know you have full power every time you brush. Also, the computer will let you know when it is time to change your brushhead to ensure the best performance.
What accesories come with the Triumph and what do they do?
The Triumph comes with the FlossAction brush that reaches those hard-to-reach places. The Power Polisher has a special polishing cup that whitens, polishes and cleans teeth. The Flexisoft brush surrounds each tooth for a deep clean. The ExtraSoft is extremely gentle on teeth and gums. The Dual Action brush offers a total cleaning, freshening and gum care in one brush. The Tongue freshener cleans the tongue and freshens breath.
Do I get any discounts if I buy the Triumph from my dentist?
Our office offers a $10.00 off rebate on the Oral-B Triumph when you buy if from us. Also, we offer a coupon for $2.50 off replacement brushheads.
Why does your Doctor Recommend the Triumph?
Dental professionals realize the importance of proper home care. This task is made even more difficult and time consuming with crowns, partials and bridges. The Triumph is the solution.