Bad Breath

Bad breath is something our patients often experience, and is one of the common things they ask us about at our practice. Quite often, having bad breath, also called halitosis, is the result of decay and can be remedied with proper cleanings and periodontal health.

 

Radiance Dental offers a variety of dental services that help clean the patient’s mouth. Whether that means a regular cleaning, treating gum disease, or providing tips and suggestions for improving their halitosis, we help patients find better self-confidence.

In general, bad breath can be caused by a number of things, including the following:

• Failing to brush and floss regularly
• Smoking cigarettes
• Not drinking enough water
• Suffering from dry mouth, also called xerostomia
• Taking certain medications

During the first dental visit, we determine the root cause of the bad breath. This helps guide us in the right direction for the best treatment options. In some cases, it is simply a matter of a deep cleaning, while other patients need treatment for periodontal disease.

 

If you are struggling with bad breath in Vancouver, WA schedule an appointment for a professional cleaning and check-up at Radiance dental by calling (360) 369-6420 or visit www.radiancedentalnw.com. 

Oral Cancer Screening

Oral cancer is a type of cancer that often goes unnoticed because it has very few signs and symptoms that patients notice. This is why Dr. Sanjeev Sharma performs free oral cancer screenings during each routine visit here at Radiance Dental in Vancouver, Washington.

 

Our patients who have a bi-annual dentist visit also receive a screening for oral cancer by Dr. Sharma. He looks for signs of cancer on the tongue, gums, inside and outside the mouth, cheeks and lips. The exam goes as follows:

 

1) Patients are asked to remove any partials or dentures.

2) Dr. Sharma looks at the outside of their face, cheeks, lips, neck and mouth for sores and other signs of oral cancer.

3) He then feels underneath the jaw and neck for lumps.

4) He inspects the inside of the mouth next, starting with the cheeks and lips.

5) He thoroughly exams the tongue, followed by the roof and floor of the mouth.

6) Finally, the gums are looked at carefully for signs of oral cancer.

 

Oral cancer is more treatable when it is caught early. We provide oral cancer screenings for every patient, regardless of their age. If we find a lump or sore, we order more tests to confirm the diagnosis.

 

If you haven’t had an oral cancer screening recently, or ever, we encourage you to contact us directly at (360) 369-6420 to schedule an appointment for this important preventative screening.

Bonding

Patients that are not happy with their smile have options when it comes to restoring it. One of the options we provide here at Radiance Dental in Vancouver, WA dental is dental bonding.

 

Bonding is one of the simpler procedures to improve the appearance of teeth, including covering up staining, filling a cavity with a tooth-colored material, and fixing gaps or spaces in the teeth. Bonding is done using composite resin, which can be mixed to any shade to match the natural teeth. It hardens with an LED light, so the process is quick and easy.

 

Here are the basic steps to getting bonding performed by Dr. Sanjeev Sharma:

 

1. The teeth to be treated are cleaned thoroughly to remove any plaque or decay.

2. The surface of the teeth are prepared by being scuffed and possibly filed down. This process helps the composite resin material adhere better.

3. The bonding resin is mixed by our dentist, matching the color to the patient’s natural tooth.

4. The composite resin material is painted on the tooth and left to dry using an LED light. It is then polished once dry.

 

To restore your smile using a simple and effective bonding procedure, visit us at Radiance Dental! Visit www.radiancedentalnw.com or call (360) 369-6420 to set up an appointment with Dr. Sanjeev Sharma!