Dental Articles
Dr. Richard Kneisley – Patients Welcome
To all my great Patients, Friends, and Colleagues: After considerable thought and research, I have made the decision to merge my practice with Dr. James Voyles (Voyles Family Dental) here in Hilliard. I, together with Kim, will continue to provide you with the same...
Nitrous Oxide: AKA Laughing Gas
Nitrous oxide (N2O) is one of the sedation techniques used by dentists to relax a patient during a dental treatment. Discovered by Humphrey Davy in 1771, it is simply a gas that you inhale. Used for children and adults, it is a safe and effective sedative agent. It...
Tooth Extraction
A Tooth extraction is a procedure where a tooth is removed from its hole in the bone. Also known as dental extraction, it is performed for a number of reasons. Reasons for Tooth Extraction Badly Damaged Tooth. A badly damaged tooth is one of the common reasons for...
Inlays/Onlays
Inlays and Onlays are treatments that strengthen a damaged tooth while improving its appearance. They are used to treat tooth decay or a badly damaged tooth that does not require a dental crown. Inlays/Onlays are constructed in a dental lab before the dentist fits and...
Green Tea for Healthy Teeth and Gums
Most of us would choose a cup of coffee for a caffeine boost, but do you know that green tea might be a better choice for your oral health? In 2009, a study on the oral health benefits of green tea was conducted on 940 Japanese men. The study revealed that almost all...
Baby Teeth Build the Foundation for Permanent Teeth
Baby teeth or primary teeth usually come in at age 3-4 months, although they start to break out through the gums when the baby is 6 months to one-year old. The type of teeth that appear depends on the timing, but at age three, the 20 primary teeth will appear....
Bottles, Breastfeeding and Baby Tooth Decay
Tooth decay among babies primarily develops from long-term and frequent exposure to liquids that contain sugar. Aside from milk, the other liquids include sweetened drinks, fruit juice, and soda. Known as baby bottle tooth decay, this condition is also common among...
The Most Common Oral Health Issues
Oral health is the state of being free from diseases that restrict a person’s ability to bite, chew food, speak, or smile. Oral health issues include mouth and facial pain, tooth loss, tooth decay, oral infection and sores, gum or periodontal disease, and oral and...
How to Prevent Tartar Buildup
Tartar is caused by the buildup of plaque that has hardened and stayed on the teeth. It only takes 26 hours for plaque to harden. When it does, tartar develops which is even more difficult to remove. In this case, it is far easier to prevent tartar than to remove it!...
How to Pick the Right Toothbrush
Brushing your teeth is essential for keeping them healthy, so it is necessary to pick the right toothbrush. How do you know that you are using the correct toothbrush? Following are some helpful tips to guide you with your choice. The Size Pick a toothbrush head that...