Smoking and Pulp Infections

You doubtlessly knew that smoking isn’t good for your mouth, but you may not have known it can hurt your dental pulp. Although prosthetic teeth have helped many people, we at Ardas Family Dental try our best to preserve the natural dental structure of a patient with a toothache. But new research has shown that smoking makes it particularly difficult to treat dental pulp infections.

The pulp inside a tooth can become inflamed in response to an injury or an infection. Inflammation is a part of the body’s immune response, as are antimicrobial peptides inside the dental pulp. These tiny bits of amino acid kill the bacteria responsible for infections, but smokers have suppressed immune systems. We already knew that smokers suffered from higher rates of gum disease, but new research has shown that smokers also lack antimicrobial peptides in their dental pulp.

We can use root canal therapy to remove infected dental pulp and seal a tooth shut, eliminating the source of a patient’s discomfort. But with a suppressed immune system, there is a higher risk of the infection returning. There is good news: some smokers who quit produced new antimicrobial peptides. In addition to other benefits, if a patient quits smoking, they may be less likely to require a root canal in the future.

Dr. Roopi Kattaura operates Ardas Family Dental at 10233 S Parker Rd, Suite 205, Parker, Colorado. Call 720-459-8420 or visit Ardas Family Dental and fill out a contact sheet.

 

New Year Specials

This past year at Ardas Family Dental we saw our amazing family grow with so many new patients. From Dr. Roopie Kattaura and everybody here, we want to thank everybody or the support and trusting us with your teeth. We do our best to care possible for our patients and do everything we can to make sure the experience is a family like atmosphere.

To show our appreciation for our patients, we are offering some specials for both pre-existing and new patients. Right now patients can get a cleaning, x-rays, and a comprehensive exam for just 89 dollars, regular 290 dollar value. We are also offering free second opinion and consultations, along with 100 dollars off any dental treatment. Some exclusion may apply to these specials and can be found on our website.

Thank you to all of our patients who choose Ardas Family Dental for all their dental needs, we hope you take advantage of our New Year specials and let’s make 2019 the healthiest year for oral hygiene!

If you have any questions or concerns with your oral health visit our website at http://www.ardasfamilydental.com/ and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Roopi Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental, visit Restorative Dentist Parker, CO, call 720-459-8420.

Invisalign

Invisalign is a new system of straightening teeth without the use of conventional braces. A series of clear plastic aligners are utilized to create tooth movement. New technology has developed that can generate a series of aligners with small changes to it and don’t require traditional braces. A new aligner is given to patients every few weeks to continue moving the teeth into the desired position. They are made from a clear plastic or acrylic material and fit tightly over the teeth, but can be removed for eating, brushing, and flossing. At Ardas Family Dental we make the aligners so they are virtually impossible to notice, comfortable, and easy to wear.

The use of Invisalign is not recommended for kids who need to straighten their teeth because their mouth and teeth are still developing and require traditional braces. Invisalign is recommended for patients who are fully developed and have only mild to moderate cases of spacing and crowding.

Dr. Roopie Kattaura will be able to diagnose the proper treatment needed to straighten teeth and see if Invisalign is right for you.

If you have any questions or concerns regarding Invisalign visit our website at http://www.ardasfamilydental.com/ and to schedule an appointment with Dr. Roopi Kattaura of Ardas Family Dental, visit Restorative Dentist Parker, CO, call 720-459-8420.