Maintenance of good oral hygiene may not just be enough to ensure that your teeth and gums are okay. Since we were young, we were already educated by our parents and even in school that is advisable to visit the dentist at least twice a year. The dentist is the best person to diagnose oral […]

Amalgam fillings containing mercury have been rumored to be poisonous to our system and now the rumor is becoming a fact. Do you have mercury fillings in your teeth? If you do, then please note that amalgam fillings (the silver ones that look dark and dreary in your teeth) have mercury in them. Mercury in […]

A rotting tooth can become very painful when in the mouth and can also cause bad breath. Tooth decay has been a problem since beginning of man. Some people do not realize that rotting teeth cause health problems. The poisons developed in the mouth from toxins seep into the bodies systems and cause inflammations, possibly […]

Did you know that it is possible to align your teeth correctly and induce a healthy smile with the help of Invisalign alignments? Does it remind you of unattractive metallic braces that make you look ugly and also distort your speech? You must know that modern Invisaligns or aligners are made with a transparent material. […]

Damaged teeth is a very broad term, so talking about what can be done to repair or improve them is difficult as the solution depends on the circumstances. Damage to teeth can come from a myriad of sources such as sporting injury, trauma to the mouth or face, falling, disease or decay. The extent to […]

Many people ask about the different methods available for having a relaxing visit at the dentist. You have probably heard of Nitrous Oxide, Oral Conscious Sedation or I. V. Sedation. Sedation is defined as “the calming of mental excitement or abatement of physiological function, especially by the administration of a drug.” In dentistry, sedation ranges […]

I know my son is going to lose his retainer! Why don’t you just glue a retainer to the back of his upper teeth? This is probably the most common question regarding orthodontic retainers that we get in my office. While bonding a retainer permanently behind the upper front teeth would solve the compliance issue, […]

A scary appointment can ruin a child’s desire to take care of her teeth and get preventative care for the rest of her life. That is why beginning with pediatric dentists may be preferable. These professionals are trained to relate to children, the office environment is one of research backed calming distractions, and these specialist […]

If you have decided to get your teeth back to all its shining glory, then you must be thinking about which teeth whitening system is the best. With a high variety of teeth whitening systems, it can get confusing to choose on the best one for your teeth. In this article, we tell you all […]

One need to fix dental implants or mini dental implants if he has lost his teeth or tooth due to an accident or because of senility. Teeth loss is also due to genetic disorders. While getting these implants fixed in their mouth, people are usually seen to be apprehensive about the pain that may accompany […]