Early childhood caries (ECC) is a destructive oral health disease that affects infants and preschool children worldwide. What’s involved? ECC is the presence of one or more decayed, missing, or filled primary teeth in children five and younger.
What’s the difference between fluoride varnish and fluoride treatment? Fluoride is a hot topic today, especially in the dental office. There are many questions about fluoride, including its effectiveness, safety and necessity. Is it safe for children? It’s so expensive; is it worth it?
Most parents can attest to the challenges of getting their kids in the car, let alone brushing their teeth before bed. The struggle is real! Can you imagine the difficulties a dentist would have fixing a cavity? As a dentist, restoring a tooth in an uncooperative child…
You may have gingivitis and not even know it! Harmful bacteria that cause gingivitis can progress into severe gum disease or creep into your bloodstream (yuck!). Most patients with gingivitis or gum disease are unaware because…
Gingivitis is uncomfortable; your gums bleed, your breath smells, and your teeth hurt. But did you know that 94% of Americans have gingivitis? That’s an alarming statistic! However, what’s more alarming, gingivitis can progress…
Have you recently visited the dentist for a basic cleaning only to hear you have gingivitis? You’re not alone; 94% of Americans have gingivitis. If gingivitis is left untreated, it can progress into gum disease…
According to a recent study, 73% of high school students don’t get enough sleep—unfortunately, the percentage skyrockets after wisdom teeth extractions. Wisdom teeth removal is necessary for most 15 to 25-year-olds…
CEREC crowns have become a popular way to restore teeth in recent years. However, there are some occasions when CEREC crowns are not recommended. From a dentist’s perspective, we will discuss the top 6 reasons…
If you are a patient who has had a CEREC crown placed, you may be wondering how it stays in place. What type of cement or bonding agent is used? If the crown ever comes off, is there a particular way to re-cement it?
Treatment cost for CEREC crowns varies depending on where you live and the dentist’s credentials, but it is typically more expensive than getting traditional crowns. This blog post will discuss the pros and cons…
Traditional crowns are made of metal and must be fitted over several appointments. Now, CEREC crowns can be placed in just one visit!
Understanding cavities might seem straightforward, but there’s a lot more to them than meets the eye. Cavities vary in appearance and aren’t always as simple as a dark spot on a tooth or an obvious hole. Indeed, tooth decay has many faces, sometimes showing more subtle signs that aren’t as easy to recognize. Knowing when to suspect a cavity is key.
A toothache is one of the most painful things you can experience. But what makes them hurt so much? And what are the best ways to treat a toothache at home? Here are the five best dentist-approved toothache remedies…
Cavities that are located in the enamel can be reversed. This process is called remineralization and can only be accomplished when the cavity is superficial. If the cavity progresses to the dentin layer…
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