2015

Managing A Child’s Dental Habits As Easily As Possible

Parents and guardians are bombarded with a brilliant display of colors and advertisement for flavors designed to pull in a child's sweet tooth and imagination. Unfortunately, not all dental products have the same impact on a child's mouth, whether you're looking at effective cleaning or whether the kid likes it or not. As you look through the different options, keep a few ideas in mind to make the selection process and habit forming easier. Read More 

You Need A Root Canal! 3 Tips For A Worry-Free Procedure

You visit your dentist biannually and brush your teeth regularly. You try to take good care of your teeth, but after performing an x-ray, your dentist gives you the dreaded news: you need a root canal. Your dentist refers you to an endodontist, a dentist who specializes in treating the inner pulp of teeth, but you're terrified. You've heard that root canals are very painful. Here are three tips to help calm your dental fears: Read More 

Beyond Oral Hygiene: Why You May Have A High Risk For Periodontal Disease

You have been told time and again that you need to brush and floss your teeth daily to prevent periodontal disease. This is useful information because poor oral hygiene is the main cause of gum disease. However, there are other factors that heighten your risk of developing this oral condition, and they include: Genetic Predisposition Some people have genes that make them more susceptible to gum disease than others. If you are such a person, then you may develop gum disease even if you observe a reasonable level of oral hygiene. Read More 

Are You an Adult Considering Braces? Don’t Worry—No One Needs to Know

As an adult with teeth that need to be straightened, you may be concerned with wearing the metal brackets associated with orthodontic braces. If you have a job that requires you to speak in front of people all the time, like a teacher, lawyer or businessperson, having a mouth full of metal could distract your listeners. However, advances in orthodontics give you options for getting your teeth straightened that can be kept a secret. Read More 

Advances In Dental Implant Technologies Mean Shorter Treatment Periods From Start To Finish

Dental implant technology has now been around for decades. In the beginning, patients would have to wait in between procedures. From start to finish, getting a new tooth via dental implant would take a six month period. Technological advances have decreased this time period, and patients are getting healthy, vibrant looking teeth faster because of the new treatment protocols. The Two Stage Treatment Approach This approach is still used, and therefore worth discussing. Read More