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Remember the old adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure? As it turns out, that’s a great way to describe how the use of sealants has impacted dental patients over the past few decades. Dental sealants were first developed in the 1960s and approved by the U.S. Food and Drug [...]
The vast majority of dental implants which are used today are made out of titanium. The threaded titanium post is inserted into the jawbone, an abutment is fixed and a false tooth (crown) is attached to the abutment. In cases where the patient has concerns about having a titanium post inserted into their jaw or [...]
Sometimes, the tooth fairy doesn’t get the memo that you’re all grown up and a quarter just doesn’t cut it anymore. Whether it’s from physical trauma (who knew a glued-on heel would lead to a nosedive?) or a serious cavity, few changes are quite as noticeable as a new gap in your smile. Fortunately, technology [...]
Millions across the globe seek cosmetic dentistry to improve the appearance of their teeth, gums, and or smile. Cosmetic dentists, commonly referred to as Prosthodontists and Orthodontists, do a variety of dental work that all fit into what is known as “cosmetic dentistry”. But, at what age should you opt, or more importantly, not opt [...]
There’s nothing worse than walking into a big meeting with the smell of onion on your breath. You greet the person you’re meeting with, they take a step back, and you realize you’ve just sent the unpleasant aroma of onion rings right up their nose. You have definitely not started this meeting out on the [...]
After eating, the food particles that are left feed the bacteria that will eventually grow into a yellow sticky thing called plaque. This plaque causes the teeth to have a hole in them. It gives off acid that eats away the enamel, a part of a tooth. Once it reaches the pulp that contains the [...]
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