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...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Oral Health
Age and Oral Health Oral Changes with Age Is tooth loss inevitable in your later years? How much should adults be concerned about cavities? Here you’ll find helpful answers to some frequently asked questions about oral health questions you may have as you get...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Oral Health
Latex Allergy Naturally occurring latex has been linked in recent years to allergic reactions in people who use such products as latex gloves. The proteins in the latex, which can also become airborne, can cause problems in vulnerable people such as breathing problems...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Oral Health
Infection Control Standards and Best Practice With all of the increased media attention on infection outbreaks such as AIDS and multi-drug resistant strains of viruses, it’s no wonder people have heightened concerns about infection control during a medical...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Oral Health
Fillings What’s in a Filling? Fillings, known clinically as amalgams, are synthetic materials that are used to restore a portion of a tooth damaged by decay or traumatic injury. There are different types of materials used to fill cavities, including gold and...
by Jen | Feb 7, 2014 | Oral Health
The Preventive Program Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and where the intake of harmful foods is controlled. Our program is designed to help prevent new cavities, preserve teeth that have been restored...
