Research shows that almost one third of the American population puts off visiting the dentist’s office for one reason: dental phobia. Many people have such fear and anxiety about dental visits and procedures that they choose to suffer through oral issues rather than having them taken care of at the dentist. This dental phobia is… Continue reading
Fluoride treatments are available at the dentist’s office as a means to protect the teeth from decay. Fluoride is a naturally occurring mineral that is found in many foods and water. With this, minerals are deposited to the enamel layer of the teeth known as remineralization. Every day, minerals are added to and lost from… Continue reading
Are you worried about your children’s teeth? Does your child have deep grooves in their molars? For some children brushing and flossing simply isn’t enough to keep cavities away. If your child is cavity prone you may want to consider protecting your child’s teeth with dental sealants. Tooth decay in children and teenagers usually occurs… Continue reading
Since your smile is one of the first things that people notice, it’s important to keep your smile healthy on the inside and out with regular dental cleanings. Taking care of your smile is vital to your oral health. Brushing your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time with fluoride toothpaste is step… Continue reading
spray form of dental anesthesia that has been found to be as effective as injectable anesthesia in four of five dental patients in recent clinical studies. This form of anesthesia is being tested for safety by the United States Food and Drug Administration and could be available sometime in 2014. Do you avoid the dentist… Continue reading
If you are wearing traditional braces to straighten your teeth or correct bite problems in your mouth, it is vitally important to practice good daily oral hygiene. This is also the case if one of your children is currently wearing traditional braces. It is very important to thoroughly brush and floss your teeth everyday while… Continue reading
When a tooth has decay that needs to be removed (a cavity), a dental filling or dental restoration is used to fill the space of the missing tooth structure. Fillings (both amalgam and composite) are designed to last a long time, but eventually over time, all dental fillings will need to be replaced. With everything… Continue reading
Did you know that on average children will play up to 2.2 hours of video games, watch 1.9 hours of television, spend 2.6 hours on a cell phone or hand held device and 1.5 hours on a computer? With so many of their waking hours being taken up by technology, kindly remind them that their… Continue reading
Dental restorations have been around for hundreds of years. With advancements in dental technology, there have been incredible improvements in dental care and how missing teeth are replaced. Dental implants are replacement tooth roots that have crowns placed securely on top of these “roots” to hold the new teeth in place. Implants provide a strong… Continue reading
Would you say that you have established a good flossing habit? If you floss daily or even regularly, you deserve an award! According to a recent dental study, if you floss regularly, you’re among a minority of Americans taking proper care of their teeth. Often times overlooked, flossing is vitally important to maintain proper oral… Continue reading
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