Laser dentistry is one of the wonders of the modern world. It has been around for two decades now; and as the years have passed, the methods and technology used in it have improved. The procedure was once exotic and expensive. Now it is rather inexpensive and routine. When people hear the term laser, they [...]
Going to the dentist is probably on a lot of people’s lists as the least favorite ways to spend an afternoon. Even though there have been strides made in the dental care industry, there is still one innovation that many dentists have yet to upgrade to. One of those innovations is the digital x-ray capability [...]
When it comes to oral hygiene, we all can let dental care slip sometimes. A visit to the dentist can reveal just how slack you’ve been in taking care of business. There’s no need to beat yourself up over it. Just develop habits that will prevent you from returning in a few months with the [...]
There’s no cosmetic enhancement that’s as crucial as the smile. The ability to smile proudly and with pearly white teeth will change your whole countenance. People take many common and drastic measures to achieve this smile. The majority of the work boils down to a trip to the dentist, or finding a way to whiten [...]
Good dental hygiene is absolutely necessary throughout one’s life. As we get older, the need only increases since bacteria and decay become more prevalent. In general, we only think of the repercussions of these kinds of tooth infections as tooth loss, irritation, and bad breath. This may not equal “danger” to most people, but the [...]
We can think of so many health care concerns when dealing with the elderly. Since very serious conditions can be complicated over the years, doctors and family members focus on what is most crucial for survival. It shouldn’t be overlooked how important continued oral hygiene is for the elderly. Many of the elderly have lost [...]
Ask people to make a list of the most dreaded activities, and they’ll be sure to have going to the dentist somewhere at the top. The truth is that many people are avoiding the dentist based on some childhood experience from long ago. Maybe it was an uncomfortable filling, drilling, or a cleaning, but either [...]
Tooth enamel is very strong, the strongest substance in the whole body. This layer of tooth protection has to be, in order to serve you for your entire life of chewing, biting, and tearing food. Without a strong enamel, this daily wear will leave your teeth run down and sensitive to much of what you [...]
We are all aware of the need for good dental hygiene. Brushing regularly, and flossing are the typical means to healthy and strong teeth. But it’s not just strong teeth that we’re worried about, but also it’s the appearance of our teeth that we are careful to protect. The common culprits for staining our teeth, [...]
How boring is it to be perfect? We all have slight imperfections that may or not bother us. After all, these imperfections are what make us so unique and interesting. Our teeth are often at the center of this grappling with imperfection. Whether it was just the way that our teeth grew in, a character [...]