X-rays are an important part of protecting your dental health! A dental x-ray provides a detailed diagnostic image of the teeth and surrounding bone, allowing dentists to diagnose problems that would not otherwise be obvious. This enables you to get the treatment you need. However, not everyone gets x-rays with the same level of frequency.
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Charcoal toothpaste refers to any kind of toothpaste made with activated charcoal as an ingredient. Activated charcoal, in turn, is charcoal that has been processed to reduce the size of its pores and increase its surface area. It is a fine black powder composed of things like petroleum coke or coal. Why Do People Use
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What is a Dental Bridge? A dental bridge is a type of dental restoration that can replace one or more teeth. Artificial teeth are anchored in the mouth by joining them to adjacent teeth or to an implant. To strengthen the bond, crowns are placed on the abutment teeth – those on either side of
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In the early years of dentistry, silver amalgam was the most common form of dental filling. As dentists have sought stronger fillings that provide a more appealing look, two modern alternatives have arisen: Plastic dental fillings and ceramic dental fillings. Both of these are commonly used by adults and may last 20-30 years with appropriate
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Where are your wisdom teeth? Peek inside your mouth. On each side of both your upper and lower jaws are three molars. The third in that lineup, at the back of your mouth – those are your wisdom teeth. That means you can have up to four wisdom teeth in your mouth, although it is
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Have you been putting off going to the dentist? Millions of people in the U.S. and Canada suffer from some level of dental anxiety. Even if the idea of the dentist doesn’t bother you, you might feel it’s not a high priority in your life. There always seems to be something else to do… and
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How often do you go to the dentist? Have you ever avoided a visit because you thought there could be pain involved? If so, you wouldn’t be the only one. Historically, dental procedures, such as getting cavities filled, have been associated with the possibility of pain. If you are delaying getting cavities filled because of
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No matter what kind of dental issue you have, there’s usually more than one way to repair damaged teeth. The best treatment will restore both the look and function of the teeth. Besides saving teeth from extraction, expert dentistry makes it easier to care for them in the future. Two restorations patients are often curious
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