by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
Fluoride Facts For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and strengthens tooth enamel, thereby helping to prevent decay of tooth structures. In nearly every U.S. community, public drinking...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Tooth Care
What is Tooth Decay? Plaque is an insidious substance-a colorless, sticky film that blankets your teeth and creating an environment in which bacteria erode tooth enamel, cause gum irritation, infection in inner structures such as pulp and the roots, and in extreme...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Oral Health
Advancements in Technology Overview One national agency estimates that advances in dental research save Americans more than $4 billion a year. Dentistry today has the most sophisticated, high-tech equipment ever available, allowing the dentist to treat and diagnose...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Oral Health
Oral Piercing Oral piercing (usually on the tongue or around the lips) is one of the more disturbing fashion trends in recent years. Many people fail to realize that that even precautions taken during the installation of a piece of piercing jewelry are not enough to...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Oral Health
Tobacco What effects can smoking have on my oral health? Are cigars a safe alternative to cigarettes? Are smokeless tobacco products safe? The American Dental Association has some alarming news that you should know on its web site at http://www.ada.org. The American...
