Clik here to view.
Gum Disease Can Increase Risk for Tongue Cancer
Dentists may focus on the health of teeth, but the health of all oral tissues is also a concern. Therefore, it comes as big news to dentists and male patients alike when a study showed that chronic gum...
View ArticleClik here to view.
What are Dental Bridges?
Partial Denture Over the years I have come to realize that the terms dental professionals use to describe things have a different meaning to my patients then they do to me. Dental Bridge is one of...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Crowning Achievement
CEREC CAD/CAM When the visible portion of a tooth becomes so decayed or damaged that replacement is required, the dentist will fabricate a “crown” to restore functionality to the tooth. Traditionally,...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two Minutes of Your Time
Of all the ways you spent two minutes in a day, brushing your teeth might be one of the most important. A daily minimum two-minute brush is all it takes to keep most bacteria-laden plaque from...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Use it or Lose it…Your Dental Insurance Benefits, of Course!
Can you believe the year is almost over? In less than three weeks the New Year will begin, and your remaining dental benefits for the 2011 calendar year will run out. If you are a patient, as a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Smoking and Gum Disease: The Increased Risks
Aside from countless other smoking-related health risks, research shows that smokers are more likely to develop gum disease and their cases are more serious than those of nonsmokers. Bone loss, gum...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Would You Bathe Your Teeth in Acid?
There is more to worry about than sugar content and weight gain when you drink soft drinks. Many carbonated sodas are nearly as corrosive to dental enamel as battery acid. While non-cola drinks are...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Beauty or Health? Choose Both for Your Teeth!
Beautiful smiles don’t always mean healthy teeth and gums. With so many technological advances in dentistry over the last few years, there’s no reason to walk out of the dentist’s office with a...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Dental Fillings: Metallic vs. Composite Resin
While amalgam (silver) dental fillings have been around since the 1800s, they are fast losing ground to tooth-colored composite resin dental fillings. The most obvious reason for the switch to plastic...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Two Minutes of Brushing: A Simple Tip
Do you brush your teeth for two minutes? Brushing teeth isn’t the most fun thing in the world. We often do it when we are in a hurry, just about to run out the door, or quickly going to bed. Here’s a...
View Article
