Silver vs. White Fillings: What’s the Difference? Cavities are a frequent problem people routinely go to the dentist for. If it is not a severe case, the dentist often will take out the decayed part of the tooth and place a filling to patch it up. There are two commonly used fillings that the dentist […]
Using urine to grow new teeth. Say what? There’s intriguing research that was recently published by the peer-reviewed journal Cell Regeneration on how your own urine can be used to create “tooth-like structures” using induced pluripotent stem cells or iPS cells for short. These cells are basically adult cells that have been genetically reprogrammed to an […]
Cheese as a Cavity Preventor The May/June 2013 edition of the General Dentistry has published a recent study consisting of teens eating different types of lactose food and found that the ones consuming cheese, cheddar cheese to be specific, produced a higher pH than the others. Many studies have shown that higher pH prevents tooth […]
Dental Implants Many people are confused as to what dental implants are. This specific dental procedure is not the same as having a fixed bridge made up to replace a missing tooth. Usually a bridge consists of at least 2 crowns and a pontic placed together, which is then cemented over the existing adjoining teeth. […]
Dental Problems: What We Need To Do To Avoid Them What causes tooth decay? The main goal of brushing is to remove leftover food stuck between your teeth that can develop into a sticky film called plaque. Left over time, it can lead to tooth decay and gum disease. The problem with plaque is that […]
The Connection Between Oral And General Health The most obvious reason for taking care of your teeth is maintaining that perfect, pearly-white smile. But when it comes to oral health, cosmetics pale in comparison to some of the greater potential risks. The link between oral care and general health can be surprising and alarming. […]
When Should a Child’s First Visit to the Dentist Be? The American Dental Association (ADA) generally recommends a child’s first trip to the dentist by the age of 1. It sounds so early. However, in the majority of babies, teeth start to emerge anywhere from 4 to 7 months old. The best way to protect […]
New study suggests milk in helping fight tooth decay. A recent study from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry published by the Journal of the American Dental Association suggests that drinking milk after a meal might lead to less tooth decay. More information can be found in ScienceDaily, a popular site for […]
A Simple Solution To A Common Problem A gap developing between your upper front teeth is a more common dental problem than many people think, unless it’s deliberately done to make a fashion statement. Patients often don’t understand why it happens. Here’s a clear answer to that question and an affordable solution from the Ask […]
What NOT to Do When Brushing Your Teeth Everyone knows how important oral hygiene is, so we are going to go over common mistakes people make when brushing their teeth, by telling you what not to do! What NOT to Do: 1. Don’t Brush Your Teeth just ONCE a day. Millions of bacteria and […]