Did you know that preventing gum disease could help lower your health care expenses?
Dental neglect over several months or years can easily triple the cost of managing advanced decay or gum disease. Regular 6 month check ups help to identify problems early on so they do not become more serious and more costly to restore.
There is no known dental condition that corrects itself. The absence of pain does NOT mean the absence of decay or disease. You can be in early stages of decay, gum disease or even oral cancer and experience no pain or any other sumptom. Regular check ups can stop a problem from getting worse and more expensive to treat.
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1. The Baltimore College of Dental Surgery was the first Dental College in the world and opened November 3rd, 1840 with 5 students enrolled.
2. John Henry Holliday, AKA "Doc Holliday", enrolled in dental school in 1870. In 1872 he received a degree from the Pennsylvania College of Dental Surgery in Philadelphia. Shortly after starting his practice in July 1872 with Dr. Arthur C. Ford in Atlanta, he discovered that he had contracted Tuberculosis. His doctors concurred that he might prolong his life if he moved to a dry climate. From there he started his journey to the West.
3. The nations first President, George Washington, never wore wooden teeth. His lower denture was carved out of ivory!
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To help prevent damage to your teeth and overall health as a Diabetic you should adhere to the following recommendations:
- Monitor your Diabetes - Lower blood sugar levels means less of a chance of developing Gingivitis.
- Brush your teeth at least 2 times per day - Brushing at night is extremely important because it will help remove the plaque which has developed over the course of the day.
- Floss! Floss! Floss! - Only floss can remove plaque from between your teeth.
- Have regularly scheduled hygiene visits with your dental hygienist.
- Look for early signs of Gum Disease - These include red, puffy, bleeding gums. Dry mouth, sores and pain.
- Don't Smoke
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Perhaps no advance in medical knowledge has alleviated more human suffering than the discovery of anesthetics. This great gift to mankind was made by an American dentist in 1844.
On December 11, 1844 a young dentist of Hartford, Connecticut, Horace Wells, attended one of Professor Colton's exhibitions in which he demonstrated the effects of nitrous oxide on members of the audience. One of the volunteers from the audience, a man named Cooley who was known to Wells, severely injured his shin while stumbling around the stage. When he returned to his seat, Cooley was totally unaware that he had been hurt. To his great credit, Wells immediately understood the implications of this. He asked Colton to come to his office the next morning with a supply of nitrous oxide gas, and a colleague, Dr. John Riggs, extracted one of Wells' molar teeth after he had inhaled the gas. Upon awaking, he exclaimed, "I didn't feel it so much as the prick of a pin. A new era in tooth-pulling has arrived!"
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Professional dentistry rests upon a threefold base: education, organization and literature. During the years 1839 and 1840 in the United States the tripod of dental professionalism was established for the very first time anywhere, and dentistry was elevated to the high level of excellence at which it has since remained. Although about a dozen dentists contributed to this remarkable advance, two in particular stand above all the others, Horace H. Hayden and Chapin A. Harris.
March 6, 1840 - the first dental college in the world, the Baltimore College of Dental Surgery, was chartered by the state of Maryland, due to the efforts of Hayden and Harris.
Hayden and Harris collaborated to form the first nationwide association of dentists. The conception was, without question, Hayden's.
1839 - Chapin Harris, who long had foreseen the need for an authoritative dental periodical, was instrumental in founding the first in the world, the American Journal fo Dental Science (AJDS).
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Dental implants are frequently used as a replacement for missing teeth in order to restore the patient's tooth function and appearance. Previous research demonstrates that the placement of a dental implant disrupts the host tissue in the area of the implant, so practitioners often focus their treatment planning to carefully maintain the patient's bone and gum tissue surrounding the implant. A recent study published in the
Journal of Periodontology found that the majority of bone remodeling occurred in the time between the implant placement and final prosthesis placement.
Subsequently, little mean bone change was observed in the five years following the implant placement, independent of type of restoration or implant length. The study, conducted at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, evaluated 596 dental implants placed in 192 patients over the age of 18. Patients were screened for adequate oral hygiene and bone volume. Exclusion criteria included heavy smoking, chewing tobacco use, drug abuse, and untreated periodontal disease, amongst others.
Study author Dr. David Cochran, DDS, PhD, Chair of the Department of Periodontics at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, and President of the American Academy of Periodontology (AAP), believes that this study provides additional support for the use of dental implants to replace missing teeth. "As a periodontist, I am committed to saving my patients' natural dentition whenever possible. However, the results of this study help further indicate that a dental implant is an effective and dependable tooth replacement option. Since the patient's host tissue surrounding the dental implant largely remains unchanged in the five years following placement, the dental team can now focus on periodic assessment and treatment of other areas in the mouth as needed, and know that the implant is doing its job as a viable substitute solution."
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Looking for a new dentist? We are the largest Dental Group Delaware has to offer. We have 4 locations in New Castle County. Our offices are located in Brandywine, Middletown, Greenville and Hockessin. All of our doctors are highly skilled and experienced in General and Cosmetic Dentistry. If you are looking for the best dental care delaware has to offer, you have found it. We encourage you to visit our website for more information regarding cosmetic and family dentistry.
If you would like to schedule an appointment please call one of our offices listed below:
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February was Children's Dental Health Month. Many of our hygienists visited local classrooms in order to educate the children on the importance of proper oral health care. Some of the topics they covered were how to properly brush your teeth, how to floss correctly, how often you should floss and brush your teeth, how often you should visit your hygienist and dentist, at what age you should begin seeing your hygienist and dentist. The kids and the hygienists had a great time. While there the hygienists handed out coloring books to each child depicting trips to the dentist. To learn more about children's dental care please visit our website:
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"At 55 years old, after decades of smoking, drinking coffee, and partaking in other tooth staining habits, I found myself consciously avoiding smiles or even showing my teeth in conversations. My teeth looked terrible and I was resigned to having a stained and strained smile forever. Now after having my smile restored, I look for opportunities to show a full confident smile. The entire staff at Dental Associates of Delaware succeeded in integrating high-tech equipment, up-to-date procedures, and space-age materials into a friendly, non-threatening, family oriented practice while maintaining a highly professional atmosphere. Thanks to all of you. I'm glad I found you. And I'm glad that I am able to tell others about you."
"Dr. Carroccia is absolutely wonderful. From the moment I met him I liked him. He took a genuine interest in me and did everything possible to make my smile perfect. There is a wonderful spark to him. You feel it as soon as he walks into the room. He is friendly, upbeat and very considerate of your concerns and requests. Dr. Carroccia was fantastic throughout my smile restoration. I am extremely pleased with the results. He did an excellent job."
Welcome to Dental Associates of Delaware, the practice of choice for thousands of families throughout the region since 1977.
It is our goal for each and every patient to achieve optimum oral health. We accomplish this through personalized relationships, active patient input and ongoing communication combined with a mutual dedication to consistent professional care.
We offer a comprehensive range of preventive, aesthetic and restorative dental care services for the entire family in friendly, comfortable environment designed to make you feel at ease.
We firmly believe that every patient can enjoy an attractive, healthy smile for life.
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