When was the last time you had a dental cleaning? If you think it doesn’t matter, you need to read on to learn about the importance of dental prophylaxis. This simple procedure is a major part of an oral health care regimen needed to prevent cavities, gum disease and tooth loss brought on by dental…
What Is Digital Radiography? Radiography (specifically, x-rays) has long been a valuable tool for diagnosing a range health issues. From broken bones and dental cavities, to pneumonia and concussion syndrome. Digital radiography can be viewed as the logical evolution from analog materials to a computer-based technology that accomplishes the same goal – but does so…
To restore a decayed tooth, we use composite porcelain fillings, which are a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile. This is done not only by changing the color of the teeth, but also by reshaping disfigured teeth. How are composite porcelain fillings different than amalgam metal…
Dental sealants are not a cure-all in preventing tooth decay. However, they are cost-effective and helpful to patients – particularly children – in controlling decay in certain areas of the mouth. Sealants are not designed to be permanent like cavity fillings. Instead,they support weak teeth until they gain the strength to handle the force of…
If you or a family member are at a moderate-to-high risk of developing cavities, a professional fluoride treatment can help. The fluoride preparation used in the dental office is a much stronger concentration than that in toothpastes or fluoride mouthrinses that may be available in a store or at a pharmacy. How Fluoride Treatment Is…
Common Mouth Guard Uses Mouth guards are often referred as “orthotics” in the medical industry. They can be used by patients suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (usually called TMJ or TMD). A common cause of TMD can be someone’s jaw isn’t sitting properly in their mouth. Orthotics help the jaw find its setting and prevent/protect…