A rubber dam is a barrier made of stretchy rubber that is positioned in your mouth to isolate the treatment site and cover the rest of the mouth. Rubber dams are very useful for certain treatments, particularly when the dentist needs to focus on a specific area of the mouth. Also because the dam covers… Read more »
Posts By: Farzad Shadkami
Chairside Assisting
Imagine going to the dentist and due to poor interoffice communication, the dentist implants the wrong material into your tooth. A competent dental assistant ensures that such a mistake will never happen. Upon arrival to the dentist’s office, the dental assistant is there to welcome you, ease any anxieties you may be experiencing, and explain… Read more »
Dentures
If ever you were to experience an injury to the mouth, gum disease, significant tooth decay or other trauma or disease causing the loss of some or all of your teeth, you would most likely wish to replace the natural teeth with artificial teeth. One way to replace the missing teeth is with dentures. Modern… Read more »
Taking Antibiotics before Certain Dental Procedures
Taking an antibiotic before a dental procedure can seem a bit like putting the cart before the horse. Yet for some, this preventative measure, also called “antibiotic prophylaxis,” can speed the healing process as well as prevent any infection from developing as a result of the procedure. Bacteria live inside everyone’s mouth. For most,… Read more »
Gum Recession
Gum recession happens to many people, particularly as we age. If you suddenly notice your gums receding or withdrawing from the teeth, it’s very important to be assessed by a dentist. Recession isn’t just an issue of aesthetics; when gums recede, the root becomes exposed. This makes teeth very sensitive to cold and hot and… Read more »
Fluoride in Toothpaste?
Perhaps you’ve heard some controversy over using fluoride- should it be in our toothpaste or is it hazardous? Should children steer clear or can it benefit their growing teeth? A quick search on the Internet will yield hundreds of results that tout the benefits of the naturally occurring chemical ion, and just as many that… Read more »
Braces and Other Options for Teeth Alignment
If you’ve ever longed for a beautiful smile that showed off the straight, white teeth of your dreams, perhaps it’s time to consider your options. Certainly having straight teeth and a pretty smile makes us look great, and in turn, elevates our self confidence and affects how others perceive us. But there is an added… Read more »
Root Canal
What exactly is a root canal? First, let’s look at the anatomy of a tooth: On the outside lies the white enamel and hard layer (dentin) of the tooth. Beneath the enamel and dentin is soft pulp containing tissues, nerves and blood vessels. If this pulp becomes infected or inflamed, which could be due to deep trauma, decay or even… Read more »
Different Types of Tooth Pain
A tooth can start to ache for numerous reasons, but one of the most common is tooth decay and inflammation of the tissue inside a tooth. Various factors can contribute to irritating the nerve inside the tooth, but once the irritant is removed, the nerve normally recovers. If, however, the inflammation doesn’t subside or the… Read more »
Regular Dentist vs. Paediatric Dentist
When a family dentist cares for an entire family, she gets to know each member of the family individually as well as becomes aware of any genetic medical problems or dental issues. The children of these families tend to grow up going to the same dentist as their siblings, mom and dad, which lessens their… Read more »
