Don’t Crack Up
The hardest tissue in the body, enamel covers the dentin and forms the outermost layer of the crown.
How to Take Care of Your Teeth in 2021
Most health experts agree that the most important component to a healthy lifestyle is that you make it a habit. If you work out regularly, avoid unhealthy foods and eat lots of lean meats and greens, your body will be fit and far less likely to succumb to disease.
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Dental Care Tips for Kids
While parents of toddlers understand that they need to brush their child’s teeth, sometimes it’s necessary to do so even for older kids. Make sure the brush is angled properly at the gum line, especially since brushing someone else’s teeth is different than brushing your own.
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Sedation Dentistry
The numbing effects of novocaine typically wear off after 30 to 60 minutes, although several other factors play a role in how long the drug’s effects last.
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All About Dentures
To clear up common misconceptions, we wanted to devote this blog post to what some consider the wicked stepchildren of the dental world…dentures!
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All About Dental Implants
Pierre Fauchard, now known as the Father of Modern Dentistry, gained notoriety during Louis’ reign because he was more than a dedicated teeth puller, like most of his dental peers.
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A Brighter Smile: Teeth Whitening
Dr. Wong and his staff will take an impression of your teeth, to make a specialized mouth guard or stent, which will hold bleaching solution against your teeth.
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The Name is Bond, Tooth Bond
Much like a cabinet door; a veneer is front-facing, covering the entire front surface of the tooth.
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The Diabetes-Dental Connection
“People with diabetes face an increased risk for serious gum disease because they are generally more susceptible to bacterial infection, and have a decreased ability to fight bacteria that invade the gums.” The report goes on to say that since good oral health is integral to general health, diabetic patients should be careful to brush and floss properly and see the dentist regularly.”
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Gum Recession: Bone Grafts
The bone used in a bone graft can come from the patient’s body or a donor. Or it can be entirely synthetic. The graft can provide a framework where new, living bone can grow if it’s accepted by the body.
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