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 »
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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 »
Your Child’s First Dental Visit
The best time to start your child’s visits to the dentist is with the emergence of her first tooth. A quick check-up will reveal whether there are any systemic issues or abnormalities in the baby teeth. Also starting the visits early helps create a trusting relationship so your child feels confident and comfortable with his… Read more »
Oral Cancer
Nowadays, dental offices include as part of a routine complete dental exam a primary screening of oral cancer and pharyngeal cancer (head and neck cancer). According to the American Dental Association (www.ada.org), oral cancer occurs two times more commonly in men than it does in women. In the U.S., about eight thousand people die of… Read more »
Aging and Dental Health
As we age, our bodies change. Some changes are more noticeable, such as a reduced ability to dash up the stairs, feeling creaky after sitting a long while, or even just having less agility or energy generally. Our skin, our joints, and even our teeth reflect our age as well. Older teeth are flatter than… Read more »
Wisdom teeth
Wisdom teeth, which are classified as molars, typically appear in our late teens or early 20s. They’re so named because they’re the last of our teeth to grow. Their position as the last teeth in the jaw helps us chew solid foods. Interestingly, they’ve also been found to have an additional functionality; a study at… Read more »
Oral Health = Total Health
The mouth seems like such a small part of the human body, but in fact, our oral health greatly affects our overall health. The mouth is interconnected with the body’s organs, and shares in the blood, nerve and muscle systems. Inflammation, disease, decay or other problems in the mouth can actually contribute to greater instance… Read more »
