If you have children and they are under the care of a dentist, you have probably heard of dental sealants. Dental sealants are one component of a preventive dental health plan and are designed to prevent tooth decay (cavities) on the chewing surfaces of the teeth in the back of the mouth. But do they…
Receding gums are a common dental health problem affecting a large number of Americans. Gum recession refers to the process by which the gum tissue that surrounds to teeth pulls back or wears away, exposing more of the tooth or the tooth’s root. When this occurs, pockets or gaps form between the teeth and the…
There are a variety of different types of materials that can be used to fill cavities in the teeth including the following: gold silver amalgam composite ceramic glass ionomers Some types of fillings are better suited for certain conditions. When trying to decide which type of filling is best suited for you, you need to…
Have you ever dreamed that your teeth were falling out? You wake up in a cold sweat and run to the mirror to make sure you still have all of your pearly whites. Sound familiar? If so, you are not alone. This dream about tooth loss is one of the most common anxiety dreams reported.…
A new study published on August 30th in the Journal Of Dental Research found that gum disease affects nearly half of American adults over the age of thirty. This news is especially concerning since gum disease is one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. In this study, researchers analyzed data from a nationally…
A recent study published in the May/June issue of General Dentistry, a peer-reviewed clinical journal of the Academy of General Dentistry, reported that a significant increase in the consumption of sports and energy drinks, particularly among adolescents, is causing irreversible damage to teeth. The study reports that the high acidity levels in the drinks erode…
If you are currently missing teeth, is important that you replace them to restore the form and function of you smile and to protect your dental health. Failure to replace missing teeth can lead to painful and expensive oral health issues including periodontal disease and bone loss. Also, if a missing tooth is not replaced,…
You smile creates a lasting first impression and has a dramatic affect on your appearance as well as your self-confidence. If you have dental health issues that are affecting both the function and appearance of your smile, there are many restorative and cosmetic dental procedures that can be used to restore your smile and your…
If you have a mouth full of metal fillings, you may want to consider having them replaced with tooth colored cosmetic dental fillings. Advances in dental techniques and materials now make it possible to restore decayed teeth without negatively affecting the appearance of your smile. Many dentists offer fillings made of ceramic and plastic compounds…
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reports that there are fewer cavities in the United States today than there were twenty years ago, however, for some groups of Americans, cavities or “dental caries” remain a problem. Failure to seek restorative dental treatment for cavities can lead to more serious oral health issues including infections,…
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