{"id":972,"date":"2019-10-04T00:00:04","date_gmt":"2019-10-04T07:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/?p=972"},"modified":"2019-10-28T21:41:43","modified_gmt":"2019-10-29T04:41:43","slug":"dental-treatments-for-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.peckfamilydentistry.com\/blog\/dental-treatments-for-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"What Dental Treatments Do I Need as an Adult?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hi there,<\/p>\n

I keep on top of my dental appointments, going every six months. However, every time I go, my dentist insists on giving me x-rays and bitewings each time I go. I was wondering how often I needed these? My dentist also wants me to get fluoride treatments, but I thought only kids needed those. Do I still need them? I’m on a tight budget and only want to get what is absolutely necessary.<\/p>\n

Hannah, from Leeds, United Kingdom<\/p>\n

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Hi Hannah,<\/p>\n

There is no negative affect for receiving fluoride treatments as an adult. However if you have had porcelain work<\/a> done to your teeth, you should be wary of using acidulated fluoride. This strong type of fluoride can damage your veneers or crowns<\/a>, and make your teeth more susceptible to staining. Be sure to inform your hygienist of any work you’ve had done prior to your cleaning.<\/p>\n

Your dentist would recommend these treatments for you if your teeth are in an advanced state of decay. You are correct, mostly children<\/a> receive fluoride treatments until the age of 14, but some continue longer.<\/p>\n

The ADA guidelines recommend a full-mouth x-ray every that show the roots every one to five years. You need bitewings (a set of two to four x-rays taken while you bite down on some film) at least once a year.<\/p>\n

Your dentist may have recommended additional x-rays if your teeth have advanced stages of decay. If not, then you can ask your dentist to follow the ADA guidelines. Receiving fewer x-rays will save you some money.<\/p>\n

This blog post is brought to you by affordable Scottsdale dentist, Dr. Hillary Peck, of Peck Family Dentistry.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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