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Tooth Worms Cause Tooth Decay: How Dentistry Has Changed
February 22, 2012 | Categories: TeethPlastic toothbrushes, cozy dentist chairs, relaxing sedation, and knowledgeable cosmetic and restorative dentists didn’t always exist. Here is a flashback to how things were, to help you enjoy your next visit with us even more. 7000 B.C. If you fear dentists and scary drills at least you didn’t have to live at this time in [...]
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Top 5 Memorable Movie Teeth
February 8, 2012 | Categories: General Dentistry, TeethIn anticipation of the 2012 Oscars, we’re counting down the top five most memorable sets of movie teeth. It’s true that plenty of Hollywood A-listers have award winning smiles and that having good teeth is generally a prerequisite for stardom. But we aren’t looking for “good teeth,” we’re on the hunt for “memorable teeth.” And [...]
» Read this postKeeping Teeth White After A Whitening Treatment
February 2, 2012 | Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Food and Drink, Teeth, UncategorizedTeeth-whitening procedures are a great place to start for achieving a bright and beautiful smile. Without proper maintenance, however, that initial shine you get at the dentist’s office may not last very long. Once you’ve had a teeth whitening procedure, try to avoid the substances that caused discoloration in the first place. Coffee, red wine [...]
» Read this postCanker Sores: Dangerous or Simply Irritating?
January 30, 2012 | Categories: Oral HealthCanker sores are small, painful ulcers in the mouth that can make chewing or smiling uncomfortable. While irritating, however, canker sores are neither dangerous nor contagious. Much of the confusion surrounding canker sores stems from confusion about the difference between “canker sores” and “cold sores.” While these two terms are often used interchangeably with each [...]
» Read this postFinding the Right Toothbrush
January 26, 2012 | Categories: General DentistryWhen you walk down the toothbrush aisle of a drugstore, it’s easy to be overwhelmed by the sheer numbers of toothbrushes available. But are they all equally effective? The first way to narrow down your toothbrush selection is to look for the American Dental Association (ADA) Seal of Approval. The ADA Seal ensures the brush [...]
» Read this postListerine: Not Just a Mouthwash
January 23, 2012 | Categories: MouthwashYou might have a bottle of Listerine on your bathroom counter for that extra kick of fresh breath in the morning. But did you know that Listerine can be used for more than just oral hygiene? An all-around disinfectant, Listerine cleans just about anything. Â It kills germs in the mouth and nearly everywhere else as [...]
» Read this postWhat You Should Know About Fluoridated Water
January 19, 2012 | Categories: Food and DrinkSince water supply fluoridation began in the 1950s, there has been a small but loud minority claiming that water fluoridation is harmful to human health. Currently the internet is inundated with anti-fluoridation websites claiming that fluoridation causes everything from kidney disease to emphysema. Do we have reason to be concerned? The short answer: no. Fluoridation [...]
» Read this postFive Interesting Facts About Toothbrushes
January 16, 2012 | Categories: Oral HygieneThe toothbrush is the world’s most basic dental care instrument. Here are a few things however, that you might not have known about it. The world’s most expensive toothbrush is Philip’s FlexCare Plus at a price of $189.99. This electric toothbrush features five modes of brushing and delivers a little under 520 brush strokes per [...]
» Read this postDentistry Through the Ages
January 12, 2012 | Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, TeethWhen compared to how it used to be done, having a tooth pulled in this day and age is a breeze. Imagine living four hundred years ago when a barber, not a dentist, would have done the job. Dentistry was first practiced some 9,000 years ago in the Indus Valley, where early humans used flint [...]
» Read this postDifferent Stages Of A Cavity
January 9, 2012 | Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health, TeethA cavity can form at any time, despite proper oral hygiene. You can do your part to prevent cavities, but sometimes, no matter what you do – it just isn’t enough. Not to worry though, with regular brushing and flossing, dental cavities are rarely all that painful. A small cavity here, or there, can be [...]
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