You may not have realized it, but June is National Candy Month. Now, coming from a dentist, that might seem like a strange reminder – especially since we’ve all heard someone say to us “that candy will rot your teeth out!” So, does candy cause cavitites? Well, yes… and no. The bacteria living in our […]
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If you have dental implants, cleaning and disease prevention are just as important as they are for natural teeth. Peri-implant diseases are inflammatory conditions in the soft and hard gum tissues that surround dental implants. Just like it does around natural teeth, bacteria can build up on the base of the implant, just below the gum line.
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These days, dental fillings are made from a variety of materials including gold, porcelain and composite resin. Each option has its own unique virtues and drawbacks, and all of them have finite lifespans. Metal amalgam fillings, which are typically the most durable options, have expected lifespans of about 15 years. Composite fillings, on the other
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Ordinarily, our jaw bones are only as large and strong as they are because we use them all the time. Once teeth are lost and we stop applying force to the jawbone, however, the bone mass gradually diminishes until all that’s left is a small, narrow ridge of bone. This can make it difficult, if
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Some of the questions we hear most often from patients concern their coverage for dental services, such as restorative dentistry or annual teeth cleanings. Some patients aren’t aware of the extent of their coverage, while others have questions about their network and payment structure. Unfortunately, insurance jargon can be difficult to decipher for those of
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Anyone who’s maintained a coffee-drinking habit for more than a few years has, at some point, probably wished that they could make their teeth bright and white again. Foods and beverages with strong pigments, high acidity and tannin levels can all cause teeth to become stained and discolored over time. Unfortunately, as much as we
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Root canals, perhaps more than any other common dental procedure, are the subject of fear and trepidation for thousands of people. Most of this nervousness stems from horror stories passed down by parents, and a general lack of understanding of the extent to which modern dentistry has made these procedures relatively painless experiences. In fact,
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Conventional wisdom and childhood trips to the dentist taught us that once a cavity develops, there’s no way to treat it other than having it drilled and subsequently filled with a hard protective material. In recent years, however, nutritional research has yielded discoveries with some exciting implications about our ability to treat and prevent cavities.
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In the grand scheme of human evolution, modern family dentistry is a relatively new innovation. Ancient Egyptians, Romans, Arabs, Greeks, and Indians created toothbrushes from twigs, and cleaned their teeth with leaves as well. They would fray the ends of the twig, so it would clean between the teeth properly. Dentistry in Ancient Times In
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The Oral-B in your medicine cabinet might look pretty similar to every other toothbrush you’ve owned over the course of your lifetime, but that doesn’t mean engineers from all over the world aren’t still trying to improve on the tried and true design. Guided by the basic human inclination to want to build a better
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Imagine this: you’re enjoying a delicious meal, savoring the flavors, and suddenly feel a weird lump in your cheek. Panic sets in – could it
