Exploring Cosmetic Dentistry Procedures
As a new parent, it is important to be aware of current recommendations for your little one’s dental care. For example, you may be surprised to discover that your child should see the dentist within six months of their first tooth erupting and no later than their first birthday. In addition, it will be helpful to note that the fluoride in water, which has previously been controversial in some communities, has actually helped to reduce the amount of tooth decay in both kids and adults by at least 25% in recent years. Read More»
If you currently have braces, it’s important to know what adjustments you need to take in your regular oral health care. Having braces is going to create some unique challenges for ensuring that your teeth are left as clean as possible during the process so that once the braces are removed, you not only have a straight smile, but also a healthy one. One of the many problems people can face when they have braces is white spots that are left behind once the braces are removed. Read More»
In order to place new bone into the areas of your mouth that have experienced bone loss, your doctor will have to cut into your gum tissues and expose your existing bone. After the procedure is complete, you may notice some sensitivity in your gums. The sensitivity will reduce dramatically as your gums begin to heal from the surgical process. Until that occurs, this can cause a lot of pain and discomfort when you eat or speak. Read More»
When people talk about keeping the mouth clean, they mostly care about dental consequences of poor oral hygiene. For example, poor hygiene can lead to teeth decay, gum disease and eventual loss of teeth. However, those dental issues aren’t the only consequences of poor oral hygiene you should be worried about. A new study has linked gum disease (which is mostly triggered by bad oral hygiene) to the deadly disease of oral cancer. Read More»
Going to the dentist can be scary, especially if you believe that you will be in pain throughout your appointment. Nowadays, there are multiple dental applications that are used to help lessen mental and physical discomfort that may otherwise be experienced during a dental procedure.
Gentle dentistry employs the least invasive forms of treatment and the most advanced sedation to reduce dental pain and lessen anxiety. Here are two dental applications that are designed to ensure gentle dental treatment: Read More»
