If you have a cavity or crack in a tooth, the circumstances can sometimes make it obvious to your dentist whether a filling or dental crown is the appropriate treatment. Deep but narrow cracks use fillings while significant cusp damage requires a crown. But sometimes the problem is somewhere in the middle where either a filling or a crown can be used. There are a few considerations to keep in mind if you're trying to decide between a filling and a dental crown.
15 June 2015
Whether you've declined the dental insurance offered by your employer due to limited coverage, or simply don't have access to affordable dental insurance, at some point in your life, you may find yourself without dental insurance. While routine cleanings and other treatments are inexpensive and can be cash-flowed relatively easily, if you run into a bigger dental issue, you may be stymied at how to proceed. What should you do if you suffer a dental emergency and don't have insurance?
26 May 2015
The whiteness of your teeth is important, as it gives you the confidence to smile in any situation. In order to make your teeth whiter, you can utilize these whitening methods. Baking Soda and Lemon Juice One of the best ways to whiten your teeth naturally from home is to use baking soda and lemon juice. The acidic properties of lemon juice help eat away at the yellow stains on your teeth.
4 May 2015
It has long been believed in the medical field that dental implants shouldn't be installed in certain categories of diabetic patients. Indeed, patients whose diabetes was uncontrolled used to be discouraged from requesting dental implant installations because of the higher risk of failure. However, a new study reveals that this traditional belief is false, and that dental implants are safe with all diabetic patients. If you're a professional dentist, then please read on to find out about the results of this study, and the implications for you and your patients.
14 April 2015
Did you know that dentists are people, too? That may sound silly, but it is kind of like seeing your teacher in the grocery store. Sometimes it is easy to forget that the people that you interact with have lives outside of work. Here are a few things about your dentist that might surprise you. 1. Your dentist has a specialty. Like other doctors, not all dentists are the same. Some specialize in general dentistry, but others specialize in different diseases or problems of the mouth.
27 March 2015
If you have had a root canal in the past, you may have assumed that the procedure was an infinite fix. In many cases, people have root canals performed, and the treated teeth never give them problems again. There are cases though that prompt dentists to recommend re-treatment of teeth that have previously had root canals performed on them. The recommendation may puzzle or cause anxiety to some patients, but when this type of recommendation is made, it is in the best interest of patients' health and preserving the affected teeth:
12 March 2015
When it comes to dental implants, you have two options: traditional implants and mini dental implants (MDIs). The mini dental implants are a great choice if you are looking for an easier procedure and recovery, but the same lasting results as traditional implants. Here are some of the top reasons to choose the mini implants as opposed to the traditional, full-sized ones. The Procedure is Less Invasive One of the top benefits to choosing MDIs is that the procedure is much less invasive.
24 February 2015
The thought of needing a root canal is enough to elicit fear in many dental patients. While it might be easier to accept a needed root canal when your tooth is causing you discomfort, hearing that you need a root canal when you have no pain can be downright disheartening. Here are 3 reasons why you might not be feeling any pain, even though your tooth needs a root canal procedure.
13 February 2015
Teeth that jut out from the gums at an unnatural angle, sometimes called "buck teeth," can distort your face's profile and leave you feeling self-conscious every time you smile. Thankfully, there are a number of cosmetic dentistry procedures available to fix this condition, and your dentist can help you choose the right one for your mouth. In some cases, the teeth simply grow outwards rather than straight down as they develop, pushing them up against your lips, or you may suffer from a skeletal misalignment that results in an overbite.
30 January 2015
Although more research is needed to examine a possible link between obesity and periodontal diseases in children, studies have suggested that obese adults are at increased risk for periodontal disease. The same risk factors may apply to children. While inadequate tooth brushing can lead to tooth decay and gum disease in children, a poor diet that contributes to obesity in children may also be a risk factor for periodontal disease.
23 January 2015
