Mouth Healthy Moments: How to Brush Your Teeth

Learn more about what the American Dental Association has to say about brushing your teeth.

The above video is found on the American Dental Association YouTube Channel.

Connecticut Family Dental  
171 Grandview Avenue, Suite 103  
Waterbury, CT 06708  
(203) 574-2725  
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Advanced Dental Care Technology

High Standard of Sterilization
We care about your overall health, and you can be assured that sterilization of our dental instruments is taken very seriously at our practice. Some tools are single use and discarded after a treatment. The ones that need to be sterilized are placed in an autoclave for the highest level of cleanliness. This unit is monitored by an outside lab to maintain the set standards of medical procedures.

Connecticut Family Dental  
171 Grandview Avenue, Suite 103  
Waterbury, CT 06708  
(203) 574-2725  
www.CTFDental.com

Dental Health Tips

Back To Basics
Believe it or not, brushing your teeth is one of the simplest ways to help maintain your overall health.

How Dental Health Connects To Your Overall Health
This is because dental health is more connected to overall health than most people realize. In fact, doctors and scientists continue to find associations between oral disease and other diseases. Some researchers think that bacteria in the mouth - when they build up and cause inflammation and infection - can contribute to an increased risk of illness or disease elsewhere in the body.

Oral Health and Overall Health
When you have clean teeth and healthy gums, there are fewer bad bacteria to enter your bloodstream and travel to other parts of your body. But an invasive oral surgery, certain medications, or untreated gum disease due to poor oral hygiene could allow these bacteria to spread. Researchers continue to study the links between oral health and overall health.

Health
The bottom line: You can help protect and promote your overall health by maintaining good dental health. Brush your teeth twice daily and floss at least once a day.

Available For You
These days, so many products are available to help you maintain clean teeth that there is no excuse to avoid good dental care. For example, if your gums are sensitive, in general or due to a recent illness or other medical condition, don't neglect your oral health. Try using an interdental cleaner or an electric flosser (such as the Oral-B Hummingbird) to make dental care more comfortable. And you may want to use a soft-bristled toothbrush to avoid gum irritation. If you have questions about what products are right for you, ask your dentist or dental hygienist.

The above article is from: OralB.com

Connecticut Family Dental  
171 Grandview Avenue, Suite 103  
Waterbury, CT 06708  
(203) 574-2725  
www.CTFDental.com

ZOOM!™ Whitening for Life Program - Waterbury CT

Connecticut Family Dental is proud to introduce our "Whitening for Life Program". Every patient deserves a glamorous smile they feel confident and proud of. "Whitening for Life Program" entails an (1) initial in-office Zoom! Advanced Whitening completed by our hygienists or doctors, (2) the fabrication of custom take-home trays customized to your teeth anatomy and (3) 1 or 2 touch-up whitening gels (a value of up to $50/year). In order to keep your teeth white, we will provide you with 1 or 2 touch-up whitening gels at no additional cost at every preventative hygiene visit FOR LIFE!

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Connecticut Family Dental  
171 Grandview Avenue, Suite 103  
Waterbury, CT 06708  
(203) 574-2725  
www.CTFDental.com

Digital Dental Imaging

Intra-Oral Camera
Through modern dental technology, our doctors work closely with patients for all dental decisions. The intra-oral camera is an amazing miniature video camera that provides a close-up and clear image of the inside of your mouth. It gives you the assurance that you and your dentist are making the right decisions for your best dental health.






Digital X-Rays
If you are not familiar with digital X-rays, you will be pleased to know they provide 75% less radiation exposure than non-digital X-rays. They are also much quicker and easier, and the image is available immediately. There is no waiting time for images to develop and no environmentally polluting chemicals used in the process. A digital sensor is placed in your mouth and the image downloaded and available on our computer screen. It gives a clear image of your lower and upper jaws for immediate viewing.

Connecticut Family Dental  
171 Grandview Avenue, Suite 103  
Waterbury, CT 06708  
(203) 574-2725  
www.CTFDental.com

Habits That Wreck Your Teeth - Playing Sports With No Mouth Guard

Whether you play football, hockey, or any other contact sport, don't get in the game without a mouth guard. This is a piece of molded plastic that protects the upper row of teeth. Without it, your teeth could get chipped or even knocked out when the action gets rough. Self-fitting mouth guards may be purchased at a store, or you can have one custom made by your dentist.

Above article from: webmd.com/oral-health

Connecticut Family Dental  
171 Grandview Avenue, Suite 103  
Waterbury, CT 06708  
(203) 574-2725  
www.CTFDental.com

Habits That Wreck Your Teeth - Chewing on Ice

It’s natural and sugar free, so you might think ice is harmless. But munching on hard, frozen cubes can chip or even crack your teeth. And if your mindless chomping irritates the soft tissue inside a tooth, regular toothaches may follow. Hot foods and cold foods may trigger quick, sharp jabs of pain or a lingering toothache. Next time you get the urge for ice, chew some sugarless gum instead.

Above article from: webmd.com/oral-health

Connecticut Family Dental  
171 Grandview Avenue, Suite 103  
Waterbury, CT 06708  
(203) 574-2725  
www.CTFDental.com