Choices of dental fillingsIn past the only choice for dental fillings used to be amalgam, but this material has fallen out of favor during recent years. It has received quite bad press due to the mercury content, even though numerous studies have proven it to be safe for use. Amalgam is still a good choice for large areas of decay in molars as it is extremely hard wearing and cost-effective. In spite of this most people would prefer to have tooth...more
LAFAYETTE, LA-Dr. T. Kirk Crane, Lafayette dentist, is making it easy for his patients to schedule an appointment at his practice by providing an online appointment request form on his website. Patients are now able to schedule an appointment without having to pick up the phone. "I am glad that our practice is providing this service to our patients. We always strive to make our practice as patient-friendly as possible and I believe this is a...more
MESA, AZ-Dr. Preethy Kunthara, Mesa dentist, is making it easier than ever for her patients to request appointments online. Her website features an easy to use appointment scheduler where patients can choose the time and date of their appointment from a list of available appointments. "I am very glad that our practice is providing this service. We always strive to make things as patient-friendly as possible at our practice and offering online appointment scheduling is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients will continue to utilize this service in the future," said Dr. Kunthara, cosmetic dentist in Mesa. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kunthara for teeth whitening in Mesa or another dental service, patients can either call (480) 833-0880 or use the online appointment scheduler. To do this, patients just need to select the appointment time that works best from the available list. After this, they will just enter in some basic personal information as well as information about the nature of their appointment. An email will be sent out to confirm the appointment. Since Dr. Kunthara's website is available at all times, patients can schedule an appointment...more
Part of fulfilling my role as a mother is to find a competent dentist who I can trust not only with my children's teeth, but with our whole family. Sometimes dentistry is underestimated when it comes to health care planning, because the old mentality is that other than annual checkups, dentistry is for emergent situations only. When it comes...more
There are times when teeth whiteners are your only alternative to improve your smile. Discolored teeth can drastically affect your confidence in your smile. A number of methods have been developed that can quickly and effectively whiten your teeth. All of them are painless and can usually be taken care of in just one maintenance office visit. If...more
POMPANO BEACH, FL-Dr. Natalia Stadler, dentist in Pompano Beach, is making it simple for her patients to schedule appointments at her practice by offering an online appointment request form as a part of her practice's website. Patients that take advantage of this service will be able to schedule an appointment without having to pick up the phone. "I am very happy that our practice is providing a way for patients to schedule an appointment over the Internet. We are always looking for ways to make our practice more patient-friendly and this is a great example of that. I hope that many of our patients will use this service in the future," said Dr. Stadler, cosmetic dentist in Pompano Beach.To schedule an appointment with Dr. Stadler for Invisalign in Pompano Beach or another dental service, patients can either call (945) 941-5550 or use the online appointment request form. To use this, patients simply have to enter in the date, time and a few words detailing the purpose of their appointment into the online form. Shortly after this, the practice's scheduling coordinator will follow up with an email or text message to confirm the appointment. Since Dr. Stadler's website...more
TMJ, or temporomandibular joint syndrome, is a condition affecting the cartilage around the mandible, or jawbone. One of its common symptoms is sensitivity in the adjoining teeth. Other common symptoms can include headaches and neck aches, pain...more
Considering family dentistry for your little one? Once those first teeth start coming in moms start thinking about going to the dentist. Some dentists recommend waiting until your child is three; others want to see your child as soon as they have...more
Everyone should have access to good dental care and sometimes it can be difficult to get it. An office that specializes in family dentistry can help everyone in your home get the necessary check ups twice a year to help your family have healthy...more
Many adults find that previously white and bright teeth will eventually become stained by coffee, tea, wine, soda, and tobacco. Your teeth can even become stained by foods that are healthy for you. In fact, water that contains fluoride can even cause...more
Although you may feel that brushing your teeth, flossing them, and using mouthwash after every meal is enough to avoid dental problems completely, it really is not worth taking the risk. While dentists in Toronto can deal with plaque and cavities...more
Parents of young children often do not know when their child should first begin taking care of their oral health. When is it appropriate for them to visit a dentist? The answers to these questions may surprise you. A child's teeth begin to form...more