Dentures remain a very popular solution when tooth loss occurs. Unless your denture is fixed (permanently cemented in place), daily handling can lead to accidental drops. You can take safeguards like always working with your denture over a soft surface, but if the unthinkable should happen, you may be faced with a needed repair. Can a…
Your child’s teeth actually begin to form while still in the womb. Taking prescribed prenatal vitamins as well as eating a healthy diet while pregnant are things you can do before bringing your child into the world to promote healthy teeth. A visit to a pediatric dentist around twelve months of age will be the first of…
Dental stain and discoloration can mar your appearance. Teeth whitening is an excellent and economical way to keep tough dental stains in check giving you a smile makeover you can easily complete in the privacy of your own home. Acquiring teeth whitening products from your cosmetic dentist has many advantages over kits or strips available online or at your…
One of the most economical and effective smile makeovers can be achieved with teeth whitening. But in some instances, that might not be enough. A consultation with your cosmetic dentist will identify the many ways to transform your smile providing you with options from simple and easy to extensive. Every time you walk out your front…
Dental amalgam has been used for decades as a means to repair dental decay. If a tooth had a cavity, the dentist drilled away the decay and filled the opening with a glob of silver that was smoothed over. But over the past twenty or so years there has been deep discussion about the safety…
A pediatric dentist specializes in treating children of all ages. Since they are trained to work with patients that are anxious, fearful, or just generally upset, you have the confidence of knowing your child’s dental health care is being overseen by someone who understands and knows how to handle many different situations. Your baby’s teeth begin forming in the…
Permanent teeth need to last a lifetime. To give them the proper care from childhood through retirement years, you need to: brush twice daily with a fluoridated toothpaste, floss daily to remove food debris and visit your family dentist every six months for cleaning and a dental exam. But sometimes doing all the right things…
There was a time when the only resource available to correct dental decay was with dental amalgam. That is the silver product your dentist would pack into your tooth after drilling out the decayed portion of your tooth. Your dentist would smooth is over and make it look as good as possible, but over time…
When sensitivity to temperature occurs in a child’s teeth, it can be due to dental decay, a broken tooth, a crack in a tooth, or it can happen when a permanent tooth is trying to erupt. A visit to your pediatric dentist will result in an accurate diagnosis and treatment to relieve discomfort. Very often a fluoride…
There is a bountiful supply of beverages available when you walk down aisles of the grocery store. Every age bracket is covered from juices/milk/formula for your infant; juice and “healthy” beverages in boxes, bottles, and cans for children and teens; and every flavor imaginable of soda aimed at people of all ages. However, soda has…