Who can own a dental practice in Florida?
What this means is that any corporation (or other type of business entity) that owns or operates a dental practice, under Florida law, must be one solely owned by and controlled by dentists.
Who do dental records belong to?
Your Right to Obtain Access to Your Dental Records Your original record belongs to your healthcare provider. Your healthcare provider cannot deny you a copy of your records if you haven’t paid for the services you’ve received. However, they might charge a fee for preparing and mailing the records.
How does decay get under fillings?
Recurrent decay is tooth decay that forms under existing fillings and crowns because of leakage around the dental restorations. Constant pressure from chewing or stress from grinding and clenching can cause fillings to crack, chip or wear away. These problems leave gaps and allow bacteria to get under the filling.
How long can I go after a filling falls out?
If your filling fell out but you’re feeling no pain, you can wait a little longer -a few days to a week. It’s not an immediate emergency, but we still need to get you in because your tooth will continue to decay. The cracked filling is exposed to bacteria, which will rot the tooth.
Are cavities really contagious?
While this may come as a surprise, cavities are contagious. That’s right, just like catching a cold in the wintertime, you can also catch a cavity. Although sugar is usually to blame for cavities and tooth decay, studies have shown that cavities can be transmitted.
Can sharing toothbrush cause cavities?
You see, several different types of bacteria reside in your mouth. Sadly, the bacteria that causes cavities, which is also known as streptococcus mutans, is extremely contagious. In other words, sharing a toothbrush can actually increase your chances of getting a cavity.
Do cavities spread to other teeth?
Cavities can’t spread to other teeth, but they certainly have an impact on the rest of your mouth. First of all, the conditions that create a cavity on one tooth certainly can develop into cavities on your other teeth.
Why do my teeth keep getting cavities?
Cavities, also called tooth decay or caries, are caused by a combination of factors, including bacteria in your mouth, frequent snacking, sipping sugary drinks and not cleaning your teeth well.