What is the best way to treat tooth decay (dental caries)? The best way to treat tooth decay is to prevent it from occurring in the first place. It seems that in the case of your dental health, that old saying, “an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure” is very true. Brushing…
If you live in metropolitan Atlanta and have a child who attends public school, yesterday was the first day of the 2013/2014 school year. What happened to the summer? Out with the carefree days of sleeping in and swimming in the pool. In with homework, after-school activities and Fall sports. At least that means football…
If you are a parent, you have the important and sometimes overwhelming job of teaching your children the skills they will need to succeed in life. The skills you teach them today will hopefully benefit them in the future when they eventually leave the nest. One of the most important things you can teach your…
If you wear dentures and are looking for additional stability to ensure that they do not slip or fall out, you may be interested in dental implants. Dental implants are a revolutionary dental treatment that can be used to provide support for crowns, bridges or dentures. The process involves inserting titanium screws into the jawbone…
Teeth can crack for a variety of reasons. Dental trauma, tooth decay, and biting down on something hard can all cause a tooth to crack. So what happens if you crack one of your teeth? What are the dental treatments that can be used to restore a cracked tooth? There are many. There are several…
What do Michael Strayhan, Madonna, Dennis Leary, David Letterman, Lauren Hutton and Anna Paquin have in common? They all have prominent gaps between their front teeth. For these celebrities, gapped teeth have become part of their persona and as such, they have elected not to fix them. While these celebrities are able to pull off…
Teeth Whitening is now the most requested cosmetic dental treatment. This is not surprising since this single cosmetic dental treatment can dramatically improve your appearance, your self-confidence and even your quality of life. There are a number of reasons why individuals decide to whiten their teeth including the following: to whiten teeth that have become…
Dental bonding is a cosmetic dental procedure that can be used to restore or improve the appearance of a tooth. The procedure involves applying a tooth-colored resin material (made of durable plastic) and then hardening it with a special light to bond the material to the tooth. Dental bonding can be used for a variety…
We know that bite problems can negatively affect the appearance of your smile but did you know that a malocclusion or misaligned bite can also cause a variety of dental health problems? It is more than just a cosmetic problem. When your bite is not properly aligned, it can lead to problems with the Temporomandibular…
Are you feeling self conscious about your smile due to missing teeth? Have missing teeth taken the joy out of mealtime for you? Missing teeth can cause you to feel self conscious about your smile and can also make it difficult to chew and speak correctly. But did you know that a missing tooth or…
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