Have you lost a tooth or known someone who has? Tooth loss is common, and losing a tooth can often take a negative role on an individual's self-esteem as well as the structure of your smile. By replacing missing tooth roots, implants offer more than just an esthetic enhancement. They also provide you with the strength and durability to eat all of the foods that you love, without having to struggle to chew. There are a number of restorative...more
Dentist Fresno: Finding the Right Dentist It can be a difficult task to find a dentist, especially if the area is new to the person. The difficulty can increase because the person may not be familiar with the area or may not know the people which will surely lead to face more problem in looking for a dentist. For this reason several other methods have to be tried in finding the dentist in the new place of residence. Family members and...more
In cosmetic dentistry, teeth-whitening takes top precedent among patients. It is universally valued by men and women, satisfying every budget, time frame and temperament. Teeth whitening can be found in the form of one-hour bleaching sessions at your dentist's office, or home-use bleaching kits that are purchased at your dentist's office. From the red carpet to your home, teeth whitening among Americans have increase by 300 percent over the last five years, according to the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry. Whitening has been proven to be successful in more than 90 percent of patients and is best suited for patients with teeth that have become darkened from age, coffee, tea, smoking, or medication. Common approaches to whitening your teeth are bleaching at-home or in-office and whitening toothpastes. BleachingBleaching is one of the most common and popular chemical processes used to brighten your discolored or stained teeth. Performed by your dentist in the office, or under dental supervision at home, bleaching has been proven to be a successful whitening treatment. The most effective and safe method of bleaching is dentist supervised. At-home teeth whitening...more
Acids found in food and liquids can have a harmful effect on your teeth. Each tooth has a hard protective layer called the enamel. When acids come in contact with the enamel, the acids can make it soft, said Dr.Aparna Sadineni, sustaining member of American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry (AACD) at Dublin Metro Dental Group, Dublin, Ohio.When this...more
Many people have the problem of teeth grinding, and some don't even know about it until a dentist notices evidence by the way their teeth are damaged. You can grind your teeth while you are sleeping as well as while you are awake and it often has been a long and unconscious habit. There are a lot of causes for teeth grinding and we will look at a...more
Emergency Dentist - What Qualifies As An Emergency? Every person should have the phone number for an emergency dentist. You never know when problems with your teeth will occur. That is why you have to understand what would be considered an emergency.There are many instances that would be considered an emergency. Below are some of the most common types of dental emergencies that can happen at any time to anyone.One: Unexpected, excruciating pain - An emergency would be an unexpected toothache with really severe pain that just won't let you wait till morning.This is especially true if this type of tooth problem happens with children. Children have less tolerance for pain then adults. Plus, with adults and especially children, if the problem is a bad one, other health problems can happen from it.Two: Broken tooth or broken jaw - If you have a broken jaw, the first place you will go is the hospital, but a dentist will have to get involved at some point. This reason this is important is because your teeth could have been damaged.This is something that is definitely considered an emergency for anyone of any age and should be fixed right away.Three: Problems with dentures - There...more
Help with Teething Teething describes a process that is very important to child development. During the teething stage of infanthood, the baby's first set of teeth tear through the gums. The feeling sensation of the teeth pushing through the...more
Taking Your Dentist Practice To The Next Level As with many small businesses around the nation, dental practices are looking for new ways to generate more customers. It seems like traditional advertising methods are not as effective as they...more
To help you maintain healthy teeth and gums, you have had to visit a dental hygienist in your life. Most people don't understand what the hygienist's job really is in assisting the dentist, except to clean your teeth.Many people are uncomfortable...more
A smile and a persons teeth can say a lot. Some people are very happy with their teeth as it is part of their persona. Other people strive for the perfect Hollywood smile. White straight teeth are conventionally seen to contribute to the perfect...more
Even credit card companies are offering all types of travel and accident insurance for those who simply love traveling and if you are one of these people, do not disregard the need for protection when you head off to the beach for the upcoming summer...more
A smile and a persons teeth can say a lot. Some people are very happy with their teeth as it is part of their persona. Other people strive for the perfect Hollywood smile. White straight teeth are conventionally seen to contribute to the perfect...more