All About Toothbrushes
Toothbrushes are available in all colors, shapes, and sizes – angled heads, layered bristles, oscillating tufts and even handles that can change colors when you use them! All of them guaranteed to do a better job than the others. However, there is no clinical research that shows that any one form of toothbrush does any […]
When Dental Braces Are Right For You
Orthodontics and the need for dental braces Orthodontics is a unique area of dentistry that focuses on aligning the teeth and jaws to give you a better smile and oral health. The word is derived from “ortho” meaning straight or correct and “odont” meaning tooth. Your dentist will typically advise braces to enhance the patient’s […]
Sensitive Teeth
The cause of sensitive teeth When teeth become sensitive, it is triggered by the stimulation of cells that are in tiny tubes found in the dentin, which is the tissue layer beneath the hard enamel containing the inner pulp. As soon as the hard enamel is worn down or receding of the gums has occurred, […]
Porcelain Veneers For Natural Looking Teeth
About porcelain veneers Porcelain veneers are ceramic material in ultra-thin shells that are fused to the front of your teeth. This treatment needs little, if any, anesthesia and it can end up being the perfect choice for enhancing the look of your front teeth. Porcelain veneers are used to mask discolorations, to enhance the brightness […]
Dental Healthcare For Seniors
Taking care of your teeth With the correct dental healthcare, you can keep your smile well into your retirement years. Brushing teeth at the very least two times per day with a toothpaste that contains fluoride, and using a brush with soft-bristles are essential, especially at this time of life. Flossing will allow you to […]
Extraction of Wisdom Teeth
Third molars, known as wisdom teeth, do not always come through properly once they choose to appear. It’s sensible to get an assessment from your dentist on whether to get wisdom teeth pulled before they get impacted, which causes discomfort and pain, inflammation, infections, and possible cavities or gum disease. Why Wisdom Teeth don’t grow […]
Root Canal Treatment
The Root Canal Each tooth has a section of soft tissue known as the pulp. It is located underneath the tooth’s outer enamel and in the dentin. The pulp holds the tooth’s nerves, veins, arteries, and lymph vessels. The root canals are extremely small, thin sections that move off from the top pulp chamber right […]
General Dentistry
The General Dentist According to The Academy of General Dentistry, a general dentist provides the primary dental care for patients of all ages. Patients go to the general dentist for the diagnosing, treating, managing and overseeing of all their oral health needs. He is an expert in dental care. The general dentist is very knowledgeable […]
Dentures – Be Smiling Again!
What are Dentures? Dentures are a detachable replacement for missing teeth and the joining tissues that can be taken in and out. It’s made from acrylic resin, occasionally in combo with different metals. You can have complete one replacing all the teeth in your mouth, or a partial denture that does the job of filling […]
A Child’s First Visit to the Dentist
When to take your Child to the Dentist The best time to take your child for the first dental visit is six months after his/her primary teeth erupt. This period is an ideal chance for the dentist to do a careful examination of how the child’s mouth is developing. Since dental care issues usually begin […]
