The concept of replacing lost teeth is an important one. Whether you’re missing all of your teeth, or only one, replacing them (or it) is the only way to restore your mouth’s full ability to function, not to mention its beautiful appearance. If you’ve heard of dental implants, then you may also have heard that, […]
Amalgam Fillings and Crowns: A Brief History
To get your teeth back in working order after decay or injury, cosmetic dentists may use fillings or crowns. These restorative procedures can strengthen and protect damaged teeth. Fillings and crowns have gone through many transitions over time, with the goal of combining the best options of strength and appearance for patients. Innovations in restorative […]
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Gear Up for Football Season with Athletic Mouthguards
With school back in session, football season is here. Unfortunately, rigorous training sessions and games can lead to injuries. Teeth are particularly vulnerable to high impact sports like football. To help protect athlete’s smiles from the blows that are likely to occur, mouth protection is essential. Be aware of common dental injuries that can result […]
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Is Tooth Renewal an Actual Possibility?
Fascinating scientific research is constantly underway to improve the field of dentistry. Through studies over many years, scientists have discovered the importance of fluoride and dental sealants. That’s just one of many examples of important dental innovations that are now a regular part of the oral health world. Recent research done at the University of […]
Tooth Loss from Periodontal Disease?
When periodontal disease wreaks havoc on your teeth and gums, you are at risk for serious infection, loose teeth, and even tooth loss. Once a tooth is lost, there can be a domino effect of continuing tooth loss, one after the other. Why? This is a result of jawbone diminishment, and probably the only way […]
A Friday Quiz on Root Canal Procedures
Have you ever had a root canal procedure? Would you be worried if you heard from your dentist that you needed one? This restorative procedure falls under the specialty of endodontics, but root canals are actually a lot simpler and less invasive than people think. Challenge yourself to a fun Friday quiz to find out […]
Several Ways to Whiten Teeth
Teeth become dull and incur extrinsic stains as we age in the same way that skin wrinkles and hair grays. Individuals make the decision on whether or not they choose to employ cosmetic processes and procedures to stave off the physical attributes of aging. With your teeth, whitening multiple shades can make you, in fact, […]
Are You Long in the Tooth?
You may have heard someone say, “That person is long in the tooth.” Some use it to describe a person who they believe is old. The phrase sounds odd. In mature adulthood, our teeth do not continue to grow as we age. It would make more sense to say, “That person is gray in the […]
Undeniable Gum Disease Facts
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) released information at one point in time stating that one out of every two Americans over age 30 has some form of periodontal disease. This means that roughly 47% adults in the United States falls somewhere in the range between gingivitis (early gum disease) and periodontitis (advanced gum disease). […]
Used Band Instruments Detrimental to Dental Health?
Band instruments (particularly used brass and woodwind instruments) may contain heavy amounts of bacteria which could be dangerous to your dental and overall health. According to research published in the March/April 2011 issue of General Dentistry, upwards of 440 various bacteria, 58 types of mold, and 19 strains of yeast were found on 13 different used musical […]
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