Cosmetic Dentistry Is More Than White Teeth A lot of dentists add cosmetic dentistry to their list of specializations. Many people think that if a dental procedure were to improve one's looks, then it is a form of cosmetic dentistry.The work of a dentist is not simple, more so the work of a cosmetic dentist. There are certain dental procedures that are best handled by a dentist: teeth whitening, extraction and filling. But in cosmetic...more
Dentistry Is Confusing With the way dental science is advancing, it is getting difficult to know who to approach for a dental problem. Dentists now have very specific specializations.There was a time when, if one had a toothache, all one had to do was hie off to the nearest dentist. And that dentist then had all the expertise to deal with any of the problems brought to him or her. But nowadays, dental science has progressed by leaps and...more
Pain and the Dentist Ask around and it is likely that there will be only a few who will answer that they are not afraid of the dentist. It is sad that dentists got this undeserved reputation.Many dental procedures done in the old days relied on the use of local anesthetics. The use of such anesthetics dulled the pain on the area being worked on, but there were always attending inconveniences in every procedure that caused anxiety. If a tooth would be extracted, the area around that tooth would be injected with anesthetic. A local anesthetic was often used, in which case the patient remained conscious and able to feel other related pain or discomfort brought about by the procedure. The patient also had to endure holding his or her mouth open for long periods of time. On top of all these, the patient had to be injected with anesthetic, which was usually targeted into the root of the affected tooth. It was that entry of the needle – the transition between pain and no pain – that affected a lot of patients and caused them to label their dental procedure as a traumatic experience.But current research has shown that the lesser the trauma a patient feels during a procedure, the...more
The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry There was a time, in the infancy of pain management, when anybody who had to have a procedure had to just 'suck it up and get on with it.' That was the time when the only thing that mattered was getting the offending pain out and never mind what comes next.It would be now difficult to think that such a...more
Mercury-Free Dentistry: The Hazards of Mercury in your Dental Care Mercury is a heavy metal which, under normal circumstances, is treated as a toxic substance that requires special handling and cannot be disposed of in public landfills and sewage systems because of the potential environmental impact. Yet mercury is a common component of...more
Sedation Dentistry For Anxious Patients in Cancun Most people face their dental needs with a degree of anxiety, but for some, planned dental appointments are anticipated with dread and foreboding. This is not uncommon and is known as Dental Anxiety, but some cases of it are extreme and prohibit sufferers from seeking effective dental care. With the aid of Sedation Dentistry you can now recover your smile and gain new confidence and self-esteem – without fear.Sedation Dentistry is used when the patient's anxiety reaches high levels and the dental procedure gets difficult to be performed by the dentist. Sedation dentistry at Cancun Cosmetic Dentistry are administered via intravenous and its performed by our Anaesthesiologist Enrique Hernandez.Drugs administered intravenously are more effective than the same drugs taken orally. A major benefit of some of the IV sedative drugs is amnesia (memory loss). The patient will have no memory of some, or even all, of the dental treatment. This will lead the patient to think they were asleep during the treatment when, in reality, they were awake, but comfortable, at all times. During the procedure, monitoring devices will be attached to...more
Is Teeth Whitening Effective? Teeth whitening can do wonders for your complexion, smile, and confidence. Smoking and consumption of teas, coffees, and other foods and drinks can quickly stain your teeth. Harsh brushing and other habits can...more
Gummy Teeth There are many reasons people are dissatisfied with their smile. A fairly common issue is teeth that appear to be too short or gums that overwhelm their teeth, a condition sometimes called gummy teeth. Many people seek a cosmetic...more
Don't let your dentist fool you, there is a more afforable option for a custom fit nightguard Teeth grinding or clenching is a serious medical condition that often is overlooked by health insurance companies. Many health insurance...more
Preventative Dentistry Nothing works as well for keeping your mouth healthy as proper oral hygiene and regular dental visits. Staying on top of daily care helps keep teeth free of buildup and removes acids that can eat away at tooth enamel....more
St. Louis Dentist Increases Patient Interaction Through Facebook ST. LOUIS, MO - Skilled St. Louis and Crestwood cosmetic dentist, Dr. James Maxwell, introduces patients to the practice's new social media website. Patients can now connect and...more
Everyone wants to look adoring and beautiful. Dressing up well and wearing make up is all together a different thing than looking actually beautiful with a natural touch. The most important thing that enables our face to get that very sharp and...more