Dr. Mike Mango and hygienist Tammy joined efforts with Florida Street House, Inc. on Friday, May 18, 2018 to provide dental care to impoverished families of the Glenwood neighborhood in Greensboro. Gene Ledbetter, a leader of the Florida Street House, reached out to the dental community to ask for support for a dentist and [...]
Composite fillings, which are also known as white fillings, have been around for more than two decades. In the past, before composite fillings were available, people had very few options when they needed a filling. These options were either to use a form of metal (such as gold) or to use what is called amalgam. [...]
Getting a tooth filling may not be the most pleasant procedure. Dentists put a patient’s mouth under local anesthesia, so they can do their job without causing pain to the patient. Even with a numb mouth, the process can be unavoidably uncomfortable. Whether he or she is drilling or using a laser, patients have to [...]
Dental work has a long history, and well-deserved reputation, of causing great patient discomfort. Going to the dentist for anything beyond a check-up can induce fear in people from 8 to 80 years old. Technological advancements have gone a long way over the years in eliminating the pain and most of this discomfort. However, the [...]