FRUIT JUICES
FRUIT JUICES contain a range of vitamins that are good for our general health. Yet they are also often high in natural sugars, which cause tooth decay. In fact, dental erosion is irreversible. This is caused by acid attacking the surface of teeth. Citrus fruit juices, in particular, are very acidic. Other forms of eating […]
TOOTH EROSION
Do you have gum sensitivity every time you eat or drink anything acidic? Does the enamel on your teeth become softer for a short while? Tooth erosion is a common and often painful condition. Tooth erosion is the wearing away of tooth enamel by acid. Enamel loss often starts as a simple annoyance that […]
SIDE EFFECTS OF MEDICATION
All medication, whether taken by mouth or injected, come with a risk of side effects. In fact, hundreds of drugs cause mouth problems. Both over-the-counter drugs and prescription treatments have side effects that affect oral health. Clinical studies show that more than 600 medications cause dry mouth alone. In fact, this is the most common […]
CAVITIES
Cavities are a result of tooth decay. Tooth decay is damage to teeth and can affect both the outer coating of a tooth and the inner layer. Causes of Decay Bacteria in our mouths turn food into acids. Acid, food debris and saliva combine to form plaque that sticks to our teeth. Acids in plaque […]
TALK THERAPY
From children to adults visiting the dentist’s office can be a reason for anxiety. This fear can even develop into a phobia of the dentist the dentist tools and even the dentist chair. Here you will find how talk therapy can help with anxiety and prevent it from becoming a phobia. Cognitive behavioral therapy is […]
ORTHODONTIC
Creating smiles Dentists are able to improve not only our smiles but the general appearance of our face. Orthodontic treatment influences the way the face shapes and forms over time. An orthodontist chooses a course of action for our individual situation. In this case, orthodontics, are in charge of moving the teeth into a better […]
KEEP TEETH HEALTHY
Maintaining your own oral health is not difficult, time-consuming or expensive. It is actually very easy. Here are tips to follow that will keep your mouth healthy. Sip drinks through a straw to help prevent acid erosion. Scrape your tongue to eliminate bad breath. Floss before you brush to get rid of food particles more effectively. Teeth […]
CAD/CAM SYSTEM
In hopes of providing efficient, long-lasting services that please patients. Dentists have turned to new technologies such as digital impressions for assistance. As well as in-office CAD/CAM restorations in order to improve your smile. These are awesome practice enhancements that result to be both consistent and long-lasting. All dentists have struggled throughout the years […]
RESINS
Composite resins have become the material of choice for aesthetic restorations. Many clinicians have developed different adhesive techniques which we will be mentioning below. Adhesive Techniques Composite resin restorations require modern adhesive placement techniques that allow for more natural aesthetics. Also the ability to place minimal invasive restorations that conserve more natural tooth structures. That is as compared […]
SEDATION
Sedation allows your body to relax. It also helps our minds to relieve anxiety during a procedure. Types of Medication It’s a dentist job to decide which medications are appropriate for treatment. Though this might make us doubt if he or she is making the correct choice. Having somewhat knowledge about oral sedation medication and procedure […]