Everyone wants beautiful hair, vibrant skin, and a bright smile. There are countless products on the market promising that a cream or lotion will give you a youthful glow. But real beauty comes from what you feed your body, not what you put “on” it. With that said recent studies have shown that ... Views: 944
Dental Implants have changed the way we look at dentistry. Dental implants are not just for single tooth or multiple teeth replacement. They can also be used in support and stabilization of removable dentures. Long time denture wearers will tell you that over time the bone remodels and resorbs ... Views: 1451
There is a new weapon in the arsenal of the cosmetic dentist. That weapon is the Snap-On Smile. This a quick and easy way to get that Hollywood smile makeover you always dreamed of but were afraid or unable to have the work done. Snap-on Smile is a great cosmetic solution without the typical ... Views: 2180
The presence of bleeding gums usually when brushing or flossing is usually a sign that you have some form of periodontal disease but it can also mean a greater risk is present. Persistent gingival bleeding can be due to something far more serious. This type of bleeding has been linked to ... Views: 1158
Lumineers are a very popular option for the cosmetic dentist. It gives the cosmetic dentist the ability to modify a patient’s smile with minimal preparation of the teeth. This cosmetic dentistry technique is best used for patients who have spacing between their teeth and only minor tooth ... Views: 1198
Halitosis is the medical term used to define bad breath. The word halitosis was first introduced to the world in the 1870′s but made popular in the 1920′s by the Listerine company. The correct scientific term for bad breath is oral malodor. Halitosis can be a very embarrassing problem to have. ... Views: 1171
Flossing is one of those tasks in life that we know we should do, we know the benefits of it, and we know how little time it takes but most of us, just do not do it regularly.
Flossing your teeth every night can be a hard habit to develop and maintain, but it’s one that comes with great ... Views: 1205
Tooth enamel erosion is a wearing and breakdown of the thin outer layer covering the teeth. This strong outer layer (enamel) is the hardest tissue in the human body. The main part
of your tooth is the layer under the tooth enamel and that is called dentin.
Tooth enamel helps protect your ... Views: 1261
Tooth eruption is a process in tooth development in which the teeth erupt into the mouth and becomes visible.
The arrival of a new tooth, or tooth eruption is a big event for most of us! As a baby, tooth eruption allows for introduction of new foods with more substance. Later on, many parents ... Views: 1353
Periodontal disease is an infection of the gums, attachments and bone that surround and support the teeth. In its early stage, called gingivitis, the gums can become swollen and red, and they may bleed. In its more serious form(called periodontitis) the gums can pull away from the tooth and bone ... Views: 1698
Who would not want to use a good mouthwash before meeting that special someone for a kiss? Or just to feel minty fresh as you go about your day?
For years there has been a discussion regarding mouthwash use. This is because people are worried about the health risks associated with the alcohol ... Views: 1644
Dental Implants have become one of the most popular, and stable dental procedures for tooth replacement offered in dentistry today. Dental implants have been proven to be safe and extremely successful for long term replacement of missing teeth.
Dental implants are an artificial tooth root ... Views: 1632
Diabetes affects almost 26 million people in the United States and is a growing problem due to the obesity epidemic. The relationship between a person's oral health and his/her diabetes is of utmost concern to health care professionals but especially dentists.
Patients with Diabetes have an ... Views: 1128
Snoring is usually not something we are very concerned about, unless our sleep mate is causing a disruption to your sleep. But, did you know that frequent, loud snoring may be a sign of something more serious than keeping your partner up during the night. This could be a sign of sleep apnea ... Views: 1566
Oral cancer affects approximately 40,000 people in the United States each year. Oral Cancer kills one person every hour, every day totaling about 8,000 deaths per year. Only a little
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more than half of those 40,000 diagnosed, will be alive in 5 years. ... Views: 1076