Teeth whitening care By Aila R. CruvinelTeeth come in many colors. Some have a yellowish tone, some orange, some brown and some gray. The outside of your teeth, the enamel, is clear. The color that you see show through from the tooth structure under the enamel called the dentin.To whiten teeth a peroxide-type chemical is applied and it goes through the enamel into the dentin. There are different ways this chemical can be applied....more
Dental Implants Are Not a Great Option for Kids According to Dr. A. Gerald Michels, a general dentist at Hillcrest Family Dental Care, dental implants should generally be avoided by anyone under the age of 20. During his many years working in the family dentistry field in San Diego, Dr. Michels says he has never seen a case where a child would be a good candidate for dental implants. Although dental implants are a great option...more
How to Deal With Your Impacted Teeth When a tooth becomes impacted, it means that instead of erupting as it should, the tooth has gotten stuck in the bone. According to Dr. A. Gerald Michels, a family dentistry specialist in San Diego, California, who is in practice at Hillcrest Family Dental Care, if someone says he has an impacted tooth, he is almost always going to be talking about a wisdom tooth. In the world of general dentistry, the term oral surgery is usually used when referring to the removal of one or more teeth. You also have some oral surgeons who are maxillofacial surgeons who do implants and can work on your sinuses. But as general dentists, we call oral surgery the removal of teeth. Reasons Why Oral Surgery Is RecommendedUnfortunately, for people who have a fear of surgery, there are very few options for dealing with an impacted tooth beyond having oral surgery to remove the tooth. The only other common option is to simply leave it alone. While it is the patient's choice whether or not to have impacted teeth removed from the mouth with sedation and oral surgery, a dentist in San Diego is most likely to recommend that course of action over leaving...more
Know howto take care of your baby's teeth? Walnut Creek dentist Dental care from birth to 6 months:A child's dental care really starts with his or her mother's healthy pregnancy, because baby teeth begin to form before birth. If you are pregnant, eat a balanced, nutritious diet and be sure to get enough vitamins and minerals....more
Sedation Dentistry can Soothe Dental Fears, Help Patients Get the Care They Need Many people have little to no anxiety when it comes to dental care. Some patients can manage dental treatment with only slight anxiety. For others, however, sitting down in a dental chair is much more difficult.Dental fear and dental phobia are very real...more
Teeth Whitening - 5 Common Misconceptions About Teeth Whitening Here is the truth behind 5 common misconceptions about teeth whitening that lead people to believe that they are stuck with yellow teeth. Many people have teeth that are discolored from coffee, tea, tobacco, or just plain age. A lot of people avoid whitening their teeth because they have heard incorrect or incomplete information. There are a lot of great reasons to start making your smile brighter.1. Teeth whitening is "unnatural." Many people look for natural teeth-whitening methods in an effort to avoid toxic chemicals. The truth is that all tooth bleaching is accomplished with hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide. These are both natural oxidizing agents, and most people have a bottle of peroxide somewhere in their bathroom or kitchen. Power-bleaching or laser-bleaching is accomplished with peroxide and ultraviolet light. Whether you whiten your teeth over several weeks with an at-home kit, or visit your dentist for a 45-minute super-whitening session, your teeth aren't going to see anything more toxic than peroxide and sunlight.2. Teeth whitening is expensive. While professional whitening can be...more
A Teeth Whitening System varies Based on Usage and Effectiveness A teeth whitening system varies based on usage and effectiveness. A whitening system has different teeth whitening products as well as how they are used. One whitening...more
Enhance The Glow Within Your Face By Obtaining Teeth Lightening Today, so long as you possess pearly whites, anyone looks choice with great admiration. Definitely considered one of the best expression inside your personality after you...more
Why Visiting Derby Dentists Is Preferable To Going to Harley Street If you live in the Derbyshire area then visiting Derby dentists rather than travelling all the way to London is the best option. The one thing you must do is research...more
Field of Dentistry Coming of Age It is certainly an undeniable fact that one's teeth play a decisive role in determining one's personality. The teeth can make or break a person's image. This is the reason why despite having beautiful...more
San Diego Dentists as the best portal to keep you ahead developing strong clientage you deserve You are a dentist full of valuable experience and efficiency to deliver results and satisfying the client. Examining the rarest gum...more
What is Holistic Dentistry: Durango CO The term “holistic” is defined by Aristotle as “the whole is more than the sum of the parts”. In dentistry, we can therefore say that when we treat the patient we are not just looking at...more