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…
There are many reasons why teeth don’t look their best … stain from beverages and foods consumed; life style habits like tobacco use; and aging can leave teeth looking drab. Teeth whitening is a conservative and economical way to enhance your smile, and give you more confidence in your appearance. But all teeth whitening methods are not…
A parent’s primary concern is for their child’s safety and good health. You take your infant to a pediatrician for well-baby visits, inoculations to protect them from numerous illnesses, and follow their guidance from safe-guarding your home to what to feed your child. But many parents don’t realize the dental health of their child is also critical.…
Patients may be skeptical when root canals are recommended if they’re not experiencing any pain, especially if they believe in the (largely inaccurate) negative reception surrounding this procedure. However, it’s not uncommon for a dentist to suggest that a patient consider a root canal in certain circumstances of damage to the teeth, even if the patient is…
Caring for your child’s teeth involves much more than making sure they see their pediatric dentist. Teeth begin forming in the womb. Expectant mothers can help their child’s teeth formation by observing a diet rich with the proper vitamins and nutrients that will nourish both mom and child. Your child’s teeth will begin to erupt around…
