Nobody likes that painful sensation when eating cold or hot foods! There's great news for people with sensitive teeth. It turns out that veneers help lessen tooth sensitivity since they serve as a barrier covering the front of the teeth.
Today, the 18th century dentist John Greenwood is known for three things: He was one of the youngest soldiers to fight in the Continental Army; he invented the treadle-powered dental drill; and he crafted George Washington’s last-known set of dentures.
If you have a “gummy” smile, we can help. We can use our state of the art laser treatments to reshape your smile and enhance your confidence without the use of a scalpel or the discomforts of major surgery.
The earliest stage of gum disease is gingivitis. Not only is it preventable, but it can also be reversed with proper tooth care and regular dentist visits. If it is left untreated, it can turn into serious, and expensive, periodontal disease.
When you would visit the dentist as a child, were there any magazines that you looked forward to reading because we were the only place that had them? How about today - do you still check them out when you bring your children in for their appointments?
What is Photobiomodulation? This is an exciting procedure in the field of laser dentistry that utilizes lasers to regenerate nerves and blood vessels that have been damaged. Photobiomodulation can even be used to reduce and sometimes eliminate scars around teeth or gums.
While teething biscuits can help to reduce teething pain, it is important to stick with biscuits which are sugar free and to wipe the baby’s mouth out after a biscuit has been consumed to avoid bacteria growth on the gums or new teeth.
A healthy diet makes for a healthy mouth. Eating fruits and vegetables keeps your teeth clean by scraping some of the plaque and bacteria off of them.
One of the most important things to a sedation dentist is making sure that their patients are comfortable. This starts from the first appointment, when they'll make sure to gather all your information, and only move onto x-rays or examinations if you're comfortable.
If you have had a piercing in your mouth, it is particularly important that you make regular visits to the dentist. The bacteria in the mouth can invade the pierced area, leading to serious oral diseases and severe damage to the tongue, mouth, teeth, and gums.
Have you been hesitant to schedule a necessary dental surgery because you don’t want to risk your teeth getting damaged in the process? If it’s possible to complete your procedure with lasers, it’s likely that you don’t have to worry about tooth damage.
Did you know that many types of toothpaste products are not approved for children less than 6 years of age? When choosing the right toothpaste for your child, be sure to read the labels and consult with your dentist if you have any questions.
It’s not uncommon for kids to be scared of the dentist. But a youngster will be a better patient if he or she doesn’t move and isn’t constantly asking questions. Nitrous oxide, for example, will calm down even the most nervous patient and allow for a pain-free visit.
Lasers were first mentioned by the renowned physicist and mathematician Albert Einstein in 1916. He postulated that some of the electromagnetic spectrum could be stimulated so as to produce amplified light. Years later, in the 1950s and 1960s, technological advances were made in the field of science that led to the lasers we know today.
The ancient Egyptian medical book known as the Ebers Papyrus (1700-1550 BC) contains 800 prescriptions and refers to at least 700 drugs. It’s the oldest known text that also explicitly mentions dental diseases and includes toothache remedies and treatments.
Dental implants are the long-term tooth replacement solutions that are more stable and reliable than other options. To know more about them, talk to our dentists today.
While good oral hygiene can help prevent heart disease and other physical problems, visits to the dentist can also result in the detecting of the signs of early onset Alzheimer's disease and dementia.
An abscessed tooth needs to receive treatment from a dentist. It's necessary not only to relieve the pain, but to prevent further complications from developing if the pus escapes into your body. A dosing round of antibiotics is usually needed.
There are dental conditions more common among adults as a result of habits affecting oral health that have been going on for years. This wear and tear of the teeth can be corrected and treated by a dentist.
Want to help your children develop good oral hygiene habits? Brush your teeth together twice a day. They want to be just like mom and dad and the example you set will stick with them.
While the dental hygienists working in some dental offices still use metal tools for cleaning teeth, the 21st century has brought change. Now, ultrasound and even lasers can be used for this process.
In addition to an orthodontist, an oral and maxillofacial surgeon may be required if there is also a mouth or jaw issue that needs to be addressed.
In 1798, George Washington paid his favorite dentist Dr. John Greenwood “fiveteen” dollars to repair two complete sets of dentures. Greenwood cleaned, repaired and resealed the teeth, mended the supporting fixtures and returned both sets by US mail.
One of the most popular ways to administer sedatives is orally, which is great for people who are nervous about needles. The sedatives can either be swallowed whole or crushed and put under the tongue (sublingually) where they can be absorbed readily into the bloodstream.
