Dental erosion is one of the most common causes of cavities and tooth loss. It occurs when the enamel (the protective layers on the outside of the teeth) is destroyed, exposing the underlying dentin. When this occurs, your teeth are left vulnerable to sensitivity and decay. There are a variety of different foods and beverages…
Is a dental phobia or fear of the dentist negatively affecting your dental health? If so, you are not alone. It is estimated that about 15% of the population has some degree of fear and anxiety about going to the dentist. This can range from a racing heart beat and sweaty palms to fear that…
Have you noticed that everyone’s teeth seem to be getting whiter and whiter? It is no longer just movie stars and models who have perfectly white teeth. Now it is your child’s teachers, your banker, your doctor and everyone else around you. Why is this? It is because advances in tooth whitening technology have made…
If you are currently wearing dentures, you are all too familiar with denture adhesive creams. For many individuals, dealing with these messy gooey and expensive creams is a big hassle. Or, perhaps you are concerned about the safety of your denture adhesive cream. Many denture adhesive creams contain zinc. High blood levels of zinc have…
Everyone has bad breath at some point. Maybe it was the pasta with extra garlic sauce you ate last night for dinner. Maybe you just need to pop a breath mint or chew a piece of gum. Or, maybe your bad breath is trying to tell you something about your dental health. In some cases,…
Periodontal Disease is a common dental problem that is characterized by an infection of the gums, soft tissue and bone surrounding the teeth. It is progressive in nature and can range from simple inflammation to serious disease that results in damage to the soft tissue and bone supporting the teeth. If it is not detected…
Nothing strikes fear in the hearts of men and women more than a root canal procedure. For some reason, this highly effective dental procedure that can be used to treat a tooth that has become infected or is severely decayed has received a bad reputation. Most people think that root canals are really painful when,…
Practicing good dental hygiene is one of the most important things you can do to protect the long-term dental health of your teeth and to give your teeth the very best chance of lasting you for a lifetime. That is good news since Americans are living longer and therefore need their teeth to function properly…
Sedation Dentistry is a catch all term that can be used to describe dentistry that is performed while a patient is under some type of sedative medication or combination of medications. Nitrous Oxide is one form of Sedation Dentistry. Nitrous Oxide is a colorless, odorless gas that can be inhaled to produce a euphoric feeling…
For many years, amalgam has been the most popular material used by dentists to fill dental cavities. This is because it is relatively inexpensive as compared to other materials and is extremely durable. However, many in the dental profession are moving away from amalgam fillings. In fact, there are a number of dental practices located…
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