Did you know that as many as 40% of children age 2-3 years old experience some kind of inflammation of gum tissues? Using a laser within dentistry can greatly benefit patients of all ages.
If you'd like to restore your teeth's whiteness, your best bet would be to ask your dentist about professional whitening. Depending on your needs, your dentist will be able to recommend a treatment that will give you the best, longest-lasting results.
While a competent dentist will be thorough when conducting an examination of your mouth, he or she may miss something despite their best efforts. So, if there is some uncertainty, or if something doesn't check out, your dentist may order a dental x-ray just to cover all bases.
What is crown lengthening? This is a soft gum dentistry procedure that can now be performed with convenient dental lasers. In this procedure, the laser is used to reshape gum tissue and even bone to reveal healthier structures on teeth and to create strong foundations for restorations.
If you are undergoing certain medical treatments (chemotherapy, hormone replacement, or radiation), it is important to make and keep appointments with the dentist. These procedures can damage the teeth and gums if not treated quickly and properly.
Did you know that when laser technologies are used for teeth fillings, you will most likely not require the use of a local anesthetic? Rather, laser dentistry uses a beam of light in treating most oral ailments, in most cases eliminating the need for anesthesia.
You may be surprised to find that laser dentistry can actually help with sleep apnea! In cases where the sleep apnea is a result of a tissue overgrowth in areas of the throat, a laser assisted uvuloplasty or laser-assisted uvula palatoplasty procedure can be performed to reshape the throat and relieve the correlating breathing problems associated with sleep apnea.
When it comes to removing teeth, there are two types of procedures. One is a simple extraction where the tooth is simply pulled out. The other is a surgical extraction which requires an oral surgeon to make an incision and possibly even split the tooth into multiple segments.
When wanting to pursue a career as a dentist, it is recommended that the first type of degree obtained is a Bachelor of Science degree. Often, pre-dentistry is best.
Until today, people remain fascinated with the dentures worn by George Washington. And who wouldn't be amazed? Not only are the dentures made of interesting materials like elephant ivory, but the dentures are also insured for $10 million!
When flossing with braces, it is important to do so carefully to help ensure that the floss does not get caught on the braces themselves and that you are properly removing any food that was in between your teeth and the braces.
Did you know that the first known dentist lived over 5,000 years ago? He was Hesi-Re from Egypt. However, the first female dentist, Lucy Beaman Hobbs, wasn't licensed until1866.
Though both bones and teeth are made of calcium, teeth cannot repair or regenerate themselves like bones. In fact, the tooth is the only part of the body that can’t heal itself. So, be sure to take good care of them.
Do you know that extended bottle feeding not only contributes to baby bottle tooth decay but it can cause childhood obesity as well? Visit your dentist to keep your child’s teeth healthy.
While sedation is usually recommended for those who experienced heightened levels of anxiety when visiting the dentist, it can also be provided for those with low pain thresholds, who have a significant gag reflex, or who have other issues that interfere with receiving proper dental care.
Did you know that the nickel used in the wires of orthodontic braces was actually developed by NASA? Turns out you really do have "space" between your teeth!
In 1790, dentist John Greenwood invented the dental foot engine, the first known non-manual dental drill. He accomplished this by modifying his mother’s foot-treadle spinning wheel and using it to rotate a small drill bit.
