August 23, 2024
X-Rays X-rays, also called radiography, provide an important tool that shows the condition of your teeth, roots, jaw, and overall facial bone composition. X-rays can reveal […]
August 23, 2024
Sealants Sealants are liquid coatings that harden on to the chewing surfaces of teeth and are showing a great deal of effectiveness in preventing cavities-even on […]
August 23, 2024
Mouth Rinses Fluoride Facts Mouth rinses can have therapeutic benefits; others are only cosmetic in nature. Some have both attributes. The Food and Drug Administration even […]
August 23, 2024
Tooth Care Fluoride Facts For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and […]
August 23, 2024
Flossing What is Flossing? Floss comes in a variety of materials and colors, but essentially, it is a very thin cord you hold between fingers of […]
August 23, 2024
Brushing Brushing is the best way to remove cavity-causing plaque and other debris from your teeth. Plaque, a colorless, sticky substance, reacts with the bacteria and […]
August 23, 2024
Tooth Decay? What is Tooth Decay? Plaque is an insidious substance-a colorless, sticky film that blankets your teeth and creating an environment in which bacteria erode […]
August 23, 2024
TMJ What is TMJ/TMD? The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the joint connecting the lower jaw (mandible) to the skull (temporal bone). The lower jaw and the […]
August 22, 2024
Cosmetic Dental Care Oral Piercing Oral piercing (usually on the tongue or around the lips) is one of the more disturbing fashion trends in recent years. […]
August 22, 2024
Oral Health Topics Tobacco What effects can smoking have on my oral health? Are cigars a safe alternative to cigarettes? Are smokeless tobacco products safe? The […]
August 22, 2024
Oral Health Topics The Preventive Program Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and where the intake […]
August 22, 2024
Oral Health Topics Flouride For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that is absorbed into and […]
