As we approached the 1980s, dentistry in the United States faced a challenge ironically brought by its own excellence in helping fight tooth decay for 20 years. The cosmetic branch of dentistry flourished just as the traditional dental work demands decreased. At present, the dentists practicing cosmetic work has exceeded 80 percent of the 130,000 totality, and they are saying that this is actually the aspect of their practice that has grown the...more
What are wisdom teeth? The terminology comes from the fact that they emerge much later than the other teeth, when you theoretically are "wiser" than when the earlier teeth grew. Normally, these large molars show up when a person is between the ages of 17 and 25. You normally end up with four of them, on each side at the back of the top and bottom rows. However some people have grown more than four. What is so special about wisdom teeth? What you...more
When I first started doing research on dental tourism, I had a lot of questions which needed to be answered. With the help of the ebook, "Thailand Dental Holiday", I was able to find many of the answers to my questions. Below I'll summarize what I learned:What is a Thailand Dental Holiday?Due to increased prices in dental care, more and more people are traveling abroad for their dental work. During this time they are not just getting a needed procedure done, they are getting a holiday adventure as well. Can I really save enough money to make the trip worthwhile?We all have our own definition of what "worthwhile means". To me it was simply defined by math. I asked myself, am I saving money by traveling to Thailand for my dental work?The answer was unequivocally, yes. To have the work done in Australia, the cost would be a staggering $6,000. The final bill of my Thai dental holiday was under $2,000. I fortunately had paid vacation time with my job, so lost wages was not an issue. However, if I did not have paid vacation time, my loss of income after taxes would around $1,500. I saved over $2,500 by getting my dental care done overseas.Where should I go in Thailand to get...more
In last few years, cosmetic dentistry has emerged as number one choice amongst a large number of people in Mississauga who wants to gain beautiful smile. Unlike family dentist whose main function is to provide diagnosis and treatment of oral disease like root canal and tooth fillings, a cosmetic dentist focuses on creating a dazzlingly white and...more
Teeth are the most important part of the human body they not only play an important part in the digestive process but are the most visible parts when a person smiles. Deformed or improperly arranged teeth are a cause for low self esteem and may even lead to the onset of tooth decay in the mouth. Improperly arranged teeth are loci for food particles...more
If you have been thinking about getting braces to improve your bite and your smile, your Piedmont dentist is the one to refer you to an orthodontist if needed. There are a lot of benefits to getting orthodontic treatment, from looking better and feeling better to avoiding pain from a maladjusted bite. There are many good specialists that you can talk to in Piedmont about corrective procedures, but not all professionals are the same.It takes a specially trained Piedmont dentist to accurately diagnose alignment issues and give you a referral to an orthodontist, who will set up a specific plan of treatment, implement that plan and help patients maintain the results. It is the relationship between the joints of the jaw and the teeth that is the key to the way a persons mouth functions. While a handful of orthodontists recognize just how important this relationship is to a patients long term oral health, only some of those professionals are committed to considering that relationship and carefully factoring in the important factors that come along with it. This consideration must be taken from the very beginning all the way through to the end of a patients orthodontic treatment, and...more
Caring for your gums and teeth can be difficult if you don't know much about proper dental care. Visiting your dentist annually is a crucial part of staying healthy. Visiting every 6 months will guarantee drastic improvements in your dental care, if...more
Almost everyone in Berkeley at some point comes to the realization that they would like straighter teeth. When a persons smile is nice and straight, it not only looks great, but the entire mouth is able to maintain proper function thanks to a good...more
If you live around Oakland and are thinking of consulting your Oakland dentist about seeing an orthodontist, you are not alone. In the past, orthodontic appliances used to be expressly for children. These days, however, 30% of the people in this...more
Also recognized as the third set of molars, the knowledge tooth are the last set of enamel in the mouth to erupt, which typically occurs close to the ages of 17 - 25. For quite a few years, there has been a lot of controversy as to the...more
When I was recently asked to write an article on writing for children, I thought to myself, what do I know about writing for children? True, I just had a children's book published, but I still thought of that as kind of an accident. Truth is, I have...more
Getting the top dentist is really important for upkeep of excellent oral hygiene. Dental care in particular is a personal and customized service, requiring an excellent relationship between the dentist and the patient. Should you be trying to find a...more