Smiling with the Teeth A smile does not only brighten up a day, but it also exercises the facial muscles. Every time you smile, you work out 17 facial muscles which help lessen the formation of wrinkles and fine lines. Smiling does not only preserve the freshness of your skin, but it also keeps up a person's mood, especially at the start of the day. Hence, a smile, even for a couple of seconds, is important in a person's life.Nevertheless,...more
Dental Procedures that Whiten Teeth There are a lot of different commercial options that are currently offered in the market for whitening teeth. Such could range from dental strips and trays to brushes, flosses, and mouthwashes that are approved by dental associations. However, the most effective solution for whitening teeth is still seeing a dentist regularly.The efficiency of the teeth whitening treatment performed by a dentist is in...more
Having a Career as a Dentist A dentist is a medical practitioner that focuses on general teeth and mouth care through administering different procedures concerning dental and oral treatments. Overall, dentistry is the assessment, prevention and the treatment of all disorders, illnesses, and alterations regarding the oral cavity and maintaining its health to the utmost.A dentist is often assisted by other dental practitioners such as dental assistants, hygienists, technicians, and therapists. These professionals are trained to help the dentist in performing various dental procedures and treatments, which includes laboratory examinations, cleaning treatments, and dental surgeries.During a usual day of work, a dentist can engage in different dental activities, such as assessments, diagnoses, prescriptions, and treatment of teeth. A dentist usually sees his patients on appointments. He could also accept walk-in patients on a certain day. The dentist often assesses the patient's oral condition first before treatment or prescription. A dentist could then carry out deep cleaning of teeth and gums, remove plaque, tartar, any other debris that could linger between the spaces of teeth...more
About Pediatric Dentistry A pediatric dentist is a medical professional who specializes in general dental treatment of children which covers stages of infancy to teenage years. This kind of dentist does not only have to know about general dentistry, but must also study basic orthodontics, as well as be able to administer anesthetics and...more
Looking for a Good Family Dentistry Looking for a good dentist that can look for your oral and dental needs is tough. However, looking for a good dentist that can take care of your family's oral and dental needs is even tougher. This is because you have to consider a broader range of dental necessities, such as for children or for the...more
Fort Worth Dentist What Causes Tooth Sensitivity Tooth sensitivity or sensitive teeth is most frequently caused by dentin exposure. The pulp is surrounded by the dentin which is a substance that has pores that are connected directly to the nerve. Dentin is covered by enamel in the unseen parts of the tooth while the part you see is covered by the gum under healthy conditions.In instances where you experience sensitivity, probably is because the enamel has worn out or the gum has receded. You can describe tooth sensitivity as sudden, sharp, shooting pain. Deep inside the nerve ending is where the sensitivity is felt.You may endure the pain constantly or just intermittently. Exposure of the dentin to the outside environment for instance gum recession or missing of the enamel will cause sensitivity.Dehydration of teeth causes sensitivity too and this happens if you use whitening or bleaching agents. Sensitivity of this nature is temporary because as soon as you re-hydrate, it goes away. If you have a dry mouth due to lack of saliva, chances are you will experience episodes of sensitivity because saliva helps in neutralizing bacteria and acidic foods.A cosmetic dental treatment...more
Lets face it. Dental visits can be pretty scary for most adults. This is probably because when it comes to taking care of our teeth we are rebels. We do not floss every day like we should and how many of us actually brush after every meal? This is...more
Al Castaneda, DDS, missing teeth, dental implants Missing teeth can make life lose all its flavor. Some patients I have seen stop being social because they are so self-conscious about their missing teeth. Others never eat out anymore because...more
Porcelain Dental Crowns Saving Teeth, Balancing Smiles Your teeth do so much for you – they let you smile, support your face and help you chew. So when something happens to your teeth, you want to treat them well and fix them properly....more
Sedation for Dental Treatment People have varying tolerance to pain. There are some that can endure long hours of excruciating procedures while others cringe at the very thought of pain. The varied levels of pain endurance are the reason why...more
Proper Dental Care For Your Dog Many dog owners fail to provide their dog with proper dental care. In most instances, dental hygiene for dogs is being overlooked at a great price. Dogs also get bad breath and bacteria that can lead to...more
Independent Financial Review for Dentists As individual circumstances change, regular reviews of your financial protection policies are essential to a sound financial strategy. This case study describes a review I carried out for a BDA member...more