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Dentistry Information & Frequently Asked Questions
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Office Location
Ocoee, Florida 34761
Office Hours
Monday – 9am to 5pm
Tuesday – 9am to 5pm
Wednesday – CLOSED
Thursday – 9am to 5pm
Friday – 9am to 5pm
Weekends – CLOSED
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First Visit Expectations
Below is an overview of what you can expect during your first visit to Nitisusanta Family Dentistry.
We accept patients of all ages. Your first visit is not only about our team getting to know you, but also about you getting to know our team. We encourage our patients to ask questions and express any concerns. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to make your visit comfortable and efficient.
After the front desk gets your necessary information, the clinical team will take over. Certain medical conditions can influence your treatment plan, so you will be asked to list your medications and their dosages (including vitamins and supplements).
Next, we will perform a comprehensive oral exam that may include x-rays and a non-invasive oral cancer screening. If no signs of periodontal disease are present, you will have a routine cleaning. If we notice signs of periodontal disease, we may reschedule the cleaning portion of your visit to allow for more time.
Once your exam is complete, your doctor will talk with you about their findings. Together you can create a healthy, effective treatment plan that best meets your dental and personal requirements. We can prioritize and stagger your treatments to give you a smile you deserve in a timeframe you can afford.
Finally, we want you to know we will go above and beyond to make you feel relaxed and safe. Not only is your physical comfort important to us, but your emotional well-being is, too.
Routine Exams & Cleanings
Regular dental exams and cleaning visits are essential in preventing dental problems and maintaining the health of your teeth and gums. At these visits, your teeth are cleaned and checked for cavities. Additionally, there are many other things that are checked and monitored to help detect, prevent, and maintain your dental health.
Fluoride Treatment
(Demineralization) occurs on a tooth‘s enamel layer when acids form from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth and attack the enamel. Minerals such as fluoride, calcium, and phosphate are redeposited (remineralization) to the enamel layer from the foods and waters consumed. Too much demineralization without enough remineralization to repair the enamel layer leads to tooth decay.
Fluoride helps prevent tooth decay by making the tooth more resistant to acid attacks from plaque bacteria and sugars in the mouth. It also reverses early decay. In children under 6 years of age, fluoride becomes incorporated into the development of permanent teeth, making it difficult for acids to demineralize the teeth. Fluoride also helps speed remineralization as well as disrupts acid production in already erupted teeth of both children and adults.
Dental Xrays
Dental X-rays are used to pinpoint areas of tooth decay or bone loss, and they are an important aid during root canal procedures. Digital technology has spread to the dentist’s office, with a number of advantages. For digital X-rays, an electronic sensor is placed inside the mouth instead of film. Digital processing is a little faster than traditional film X-rays, so there’s less exposure to radiation. But even traditional dental X-rays expose patients to only extremely low levels of radiation, so any risk for potentially harmful effects is minimal.
We’re excited to offer the most advanced imaging process in dentistry: ConeBeam CT scanning, or 3D imaging. This technology allows us to create virtually unlimited views of your teeth, face, and neck with just one scan. We’re able to obtain high-quality, detailed information to diagnose and plan your treatment needs. We can evaluate your teeth and facial structures from literally every angle, in 3D, and in color! Routine x-rays, on the other hand, produce a single flat image with limited information.
The ConeBeam CT imaging system is a digital x-ray scanner that rotates once around your head while you stand or sit in a chair. The process is quick, simple, and completely painless. We use these scans to provide the best treatment in dental implants, root canals, diagnosis of dental and facial pain, etc.
Regardless of your needs, 3D imaging makes it possible to plan and customize your care unlike never before. You can have absolute confidence and satisfaction in the treatment you receive, knowing we’ve analyzed every problem with 3D technology.
Brushing & Flossing
Oral health is important to your general health and well-being. The American Dental Association (ADA) advises you to brush your teeth for two minutes, twice a day with a soft-bristled toothbrush. The ADA also recommends flossing at least once per day.
Invisalign
Our office provides Invisalign to straighten teeth. Invisalign can provide a more comfortable treatment than regular braces and less office visits. Straightening teeth can prevent tooth wear, tooth fractures and possible TMJ problems. We provide Invisalign for both teenagers and adults.
Call us today for a free consultation. Our latest technology can provide you a visual of what results would look like.
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More about Single Visit Crowns and Veneers with CEREC®
What does CEREC® mean?
Chairside: The technology sits within arm’s reach of the dental chair in as little as one appointment.
Economical: Efficiency reduces the overall cost of treatment and allows you to turn two visits into one. Less travel, less time away from work and your family.
Restorations: Natural beauty, function, and strength for a broad range of needs, CEREC® offers a solution for nearly every scenario.
Esthetic: Metal-free materials in many shades and color variations allow a perfect blend with your teeth.
Ceramic: High-strength ceramics closely mimic natural tooth structure and support years of normal function.
Patient Post-op instructions after extractions
Patient Instructions Following Tooth Extraction
Proper care of the mouth following most dental procedures can reduce complications and speed the healing of the surgical area. Please do not hesitate to call if any questions arise.
Bleeding: Bite on a gauze pad for 45 minutes and then discard. Some oozing or seepage of blood is normal. However, if bleeding continues, you may bite down on a moistened tea bag for an additional 10-15 minutes. Avoid eating until the bleeding has stopped. Avoid all excessive activity, don’t pick at the surgical area.
The extraction site will fill with a blood clot; this facilitates healing. It is very important to maintain this clot, especially during the first 48 hours.
- NO vigorous rinsing for 48hrs
- NO spitting
- NO drinking with a straw
- DO NOT suck on the gum tissue
After 48 hours you may rinse the area with warm salt water (1/2 tsp to one glass of water) at least 3 times a day, especially after eating. This rinses away any food debris and promotes healing.
Diet: NO drinking for 1 hour; NO eating for 2 hours. Drink plenty of liquids and try to eat as normally as possible and a soft diet for 2-3 days is recommended. However, avoid hot, spicy or coarse foods and carbonated beverages. Avoid popcorn and peanuts as they may become stuck in the extraction site.
Pain: An extraction site is a wound, so pain is to be expected. You may use any non-aspirin medication (for example: Tylenol or Ibuprofen) for your pain. Take medication as directed.
Swelling may occur. If it does:
- During the first 48 hours, apply ice in 15 minute intervals (15 minutes on and 15 minutes off)
- After 48 hours, apply a hot water bottle or hot towel in a similar manner, as needed
- Keep your head slightly elevated when lying down (i.e. extra pillow)
Oral Hygiene: You may brush your teeth and floss as normal, but try to avoid the extraction site. When you rinse during the first 48 hours, remember to rinse very gently and DO NOT spit, instead allow the water to fall out your mouth.
Sutures: If they were used, the doctor will instruct you if you need to come back for removal of the sutures or not. Both resorbable and nonresorbable sutures are used at this office.
If you are supervising children who have had an extraction done, make sure they don’t bite on their numb lips or tongue (it can cause serious injury to their soft tissue).
At home teeth whitening instructions
Opalescence PF Teeth Whitening Step-By-Step Guide
- Express one drop whitening gel per desired tooth on the lip side. (Usually premolar-premolar)
- Place teeth whitening tray over teeth. Gently press tray to move teeth whitening gel into pIace, but not to press the gel out onto the gums. Lightly tap it to adapt the sides to your teeth.
- Remove excess teeth whitening gel from gums using a soft toothbrush.
- Clean teeth whitening tray with soft brush and warm water. Store tray in the case that came with your kit.
Follow this link for special instructions for whitening in aligners.
Wear time depends on which concentration of Opalescence you use.
Opalescence PF 10%: 8–10 hours or overnight
Opalescence PF 15%: 4–6 hours
Opalescence PF 20%: 2–4 hours
Opalescence PF 35%: 30-45 minutes
If you experience light sensitivity on your teeth, then alternate days. If you experience any significant sensitivity, stop your treatment and talk to your dentist
Some whitening tips:
- At home treatment works best after the patient brushes their teeth and we recommend no eating or drinking for 2-3 hours after. So we usually recommend doing the treatment before going to bed
- We recommend storing the gel in the refrigerator
- For longer and better results, the patient should avoid staining foods for the next 12-24 hours, until your enamel seals completely. If you consume something that can stain your teeth, you run the risk of your teeth re-absorbing stains you just eliminated.
- We recommend the at home treatment options after in-office treatment as a touch up to keep whitening results fresh
Whitening results depends on what shade the patient started and duration depends on what foods/drinks the patient consumes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please call the office if you cannot find your answers below
Is fluoride safe?
The ADA recognizes the use of fluoride and community water fluoridation as safe and effective in preventing tooth decay for both children and adults. 80 years of research supports community water fluoridation. For more facts about fluoride, please follow this link.
At what age should my child start going to the dentist?
Patients should start seeing a dentist at their first birthday or once their first tooth appears, whichever comes first. We welcome patients of all ages.
What are dental sealants?
Dental sealants are a thin, plastic coating painted on the chewing surfaces of teeth — usually the back teeth (the premolars and molars) — to prevent tooth decay. The sealant quickly bonds into the depressions and grooves of the teeth, forming a protective shield over the enamel of each tooth.
Are root canals safe?
Internet articles continue to circulate claiming adverse health effects from root canals, despite years of research proving otherwise. Many of these claims rest on false theories put forward decades ago without any scientific basis. In fact, one popular Facebook article sounding a false alarm shakily rests on a 100-year-old study tossed aside long ago.
The American Association of Endodontists stays abreast of all research and can support the safety of this vital service. In fact, new techniques and materials make root canal treatment more successful than ever.
Do you accept dental insurance?
We do accept most dental insurances, including most medicare plans. Please call our offices to make sure we accept your insurance. Please have your member ID ready.
Is brushing or flossing more important?
Brushing and flossing are both important for your oral health. Both should be done together.
The goal of flossing and brushing is to remove plaque buildup. Plaque consists of active colonies of destructive bacteria, which basically eat and then excrete on our teeth. Brushing only removes plaque from the front and back surfaces of your teeth.
Flossing, on the other hand, allows you to remove plaque from between your teeth and underneath the gums. These hard-to-reach spots are where the most destructive microbes live. Failure to remove plaque from these areas can cause gum disease, such as gingivitis or periodontitis.
