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…
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…
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…
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…
Are you tired of looking at a mouth full of metal whenever you open your mouth? If you had silver amalgam fillings placed in your mouth to fill cavities and are tired of them, you are not alone. Everyday, individuals all over the country have their old silver amalgam fillings removed and replaced with porcelain…
Dental implants are a revolutionary tooth replacement option that provides for replacement teeth that look, feel and function like natural teeth. Thanks to dental implants, people all around the world are able to once again eat the foods they love and speak, laugh, chew and smile with confidence. However, for many, the cost of dental…
Technology has had a dramatic effect on our world. Just think about how different our daily life is today than it was ten years ago. Ten years ago, most people owned a cell phone and a home computer. These days, many people own a laptop, iPad, smart phone, iPod and more. We no longer send…
For years now, there has been an ongoing debate regarding the safety of amalgam dental fillings. Amalgam fillings contain Mercury, a known neurotoxin. For this reason, many worry that exposure to Mercury vapors emitted from Amalgam fillings could be harmful, particularly to children and pregnant women. In 2009, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) released…
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