Dental Articles
The Big Choice: Electric Toothbrush vs. Manual Toothbrush
We’ve been taught that proper brushing of teeth will ward off dental problems. Brushing our teeth at least two times a day is recommended – after eating breakfast and before going to sleep at night. Choosing a Toothbrush Choosing what kind of toothbrush to use is a...
The Top 9 Reasons Invisalign is Awesome
There are very few people that are blessed with a perfectly straight set of teeth. Most of us develop one or more of the following abnormalities when our adult teeth come in: misaligned teeth, protruding teeth, crowded teeth, crooked teeth, incorrect jaw positions or...
Preventing Plaque and Tartar Buildup
Bacteria may still be present in your mouth even if you practice proper oral hygiene. The bacteria in your mouth combines with proteins, food byproducts, saliva, and fluids that form on your teeth and create plaque. Plaque (the sticky and colorless film deposit of...
There is More Than One Type of Dental Sedation
Dental sedation is only performed by dentists who have been accredited and have completed additional training. It has been practiced for more than a century and has continued to progress for more than 40 years, with more options for patients. It was not extensively...
Dentures 101: Types and Proper Care
Dentures are detachable frames that replace missing teeth. They help restore your smile and improve your looks and oral health. They are attached to a pink or gum-colored base with a metal clasp that fits in your mouth, so you can speak and eat just like you would...
Teeth Whitening: OTC vs. From the Dentist
A white, healthy smile is everyone’s envy. It is wonderful for those who can flash their white teeth but it can be sad for those who have stained and discolored teeth. Stained and discolored teeth are a common dental problem, necessitating teeth whitening. Regular...
What You Need to Know About Partial Dentures
Dentures are recommended to those with missing teeth and the tissues that connect to the teeth. These are removable replacements and are made of acrylic plastic, porcelain or metal materials. Dentures look like the natural teeth and gum tissue. Partial dentures (also...
Why Would I Need a 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...
What is Oral Sedation?
Sedation is not only given to patients who will undergo a surgical operation, oral sedation is now given as a popular component of modern dentistry. Patients who manifest dental anxiety or phobia choose to be sedated for routine dental procedures. How Does Oral...
Thumb Sucking & Permanent Teeth
Thumb Sucking is common among children who are under two years old and is usually associated with the child being hungry. Other children thumb suck when they’re sleeping, teething, upset, tired or shy. About 30% of children in preschool continue to thumb suck. Most...