Dr. Snow Warns That Gum Disease Can Sneak Up On You

It’s easy to tell when you have a cavity; but unfortunately, gum disease can exist in your mouth without you even knowing. In fact, you can have the beginning stages of gum disease without noticing any pain or discomfort. Since gum disease can be undetectable, it’s important to watch for warning signs in order to prevent the disease from worsening!

Signs to watch for:

--Gums that appear red or swollen
--Gums that feel tender
--Gums that bleed easily (during brushing or flossing)
--Gums that recede or pull away from the teeth
--Persistent bad breath
--Loose teeth
--Any change in the way teeth come together in the biting position
--Any change in the way partial dentures fit

If you or someone in your family is showing these signs, make an appointment right away by calling Dr. Snow. We can diagnose the problem and begin treatment to save your teeth and give you back a healthy mouth!

$1.50 for a Cavity -- Dr. Snow

Vending machines are a quick way to satisfy hunger. You put in $1.50 and you get back a candy bar, bag of chips or even a soda…but that’s not all! Vending machines not only dispense sweet treats and caffeine bursts, but they also dispense cavities!

Every time you chow down on that chocolate bar the bacteria in your mouth have a party feasting on the sugar. The sugar quickly turns into acid; that’s right, ACID!!! The acid sits on your teeth and eats away at the tooth’s natural enamel (the stuff that protects your tooth from decay). When this enamel is eaten away by the acid on your tooth, you get a cavity! Brushing your teeth after eating a sugary treat can help prevent cavities; but before you indulge remind yourself: “can’t brush? Hold the sugar!”

When choosing a snack, consider these nutritional options from Dr. Snow that will not only satisfy your hunger and that “sweet tooth”, but won’t cause acid build up resulting in cavities:

--Fresh Fruits (berries, oranges, melon, pears, etc)
--Raw Vegetables (broccoli, celery, carrots, etc)
--Bread
--Pretzels (low salt)
--Milk (low or non-fat)
--Cheese (low or non-fat)
--Nuts and seeds (pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds, etc)
--Sliced meat

Everybody Benefits from Braces at Dr. Snow's Offices

At Snow Orthodontics, we want you to know that braces aren’t just for pre-adolescents and teenagers anymore! Anyone, at any age, can benefit from orthodontic care; whether it is correcting a problem not treated in your younger years, or catching a problem early.

To ensure the best overall treatment, the American Association of Orthodontists recommends that children receive an orthodontic consultation as early as age seven. If a problem is evident, taking action early can spare a lot of treatment and expense down the road.

If you never received orthodontic treatment when you were young, don’t worry! You’re never too old for a beautiful smile. Set up an appointment for a consultation with Dr. Snow and find out how adult orthodontics will transform your smile, and your life!

Upcoming Events at Snow Orthodontics

At Snow Orthodontics, we have activities for our patients and our community professionals coming up in April.

First up, all local dentists are invited to the ROP Dental Fair. It will be hosted on the ROP Palmdale Campus. It is a Saturday, and will start at 9:00 in the morning. Pre-register and it is only $40. AND you earn 5 Continuing Education (C.E.) credits!

And for all our patients who like to get in the Snow spirit, come to your orthodontic appointment wearing green on April 22. April 22 is Earth Day, and we want to show our love of Mother Earth by wearing all colors of green. Plus, you will receive double coupon points and they can be used toward any prize in our coupon cabinets!