An intraoral camera
An intraoral camera is a camera designed for use inside the mouth. It is a lightweight hand piece that can be directed to any nook or cranny. The camera is connected to a computer screen for viewing live images and can be connected to the hard drive of a PC for saving...
How Gum Disease Develops ?
Plaque, a thin, colorless film, is caused by bacteria in your mouth and it develops on your teeth. Left untreated, bacterial plaque will harden to tartar. A rough, porous mineral buildup usually yellow or brown in color, tartar forms at and underneath the gum line....
Enamel Shaping
Enamel shaping is also known as odontoplasty. It is a process in which natural teeth are shaped to correct crowded, uneven teeth, and smooth minor rough edges. Small amounts of enamel can be removed to lengthen the teeth and give them shape. Pointed canines can be...
Composite filling
Composite is the filling material of choice when it comes to matching your tooth color. Composite fillings consist of plastic and glass particles. They have become the most popular filling materials because they can match your existing tooth color and they also...
Home Dental Care
Practicing good oral hygiene at home is important for maintaining a healthy, beautiful smile. Home dental care should include the following: Brush your teeth twice a day with fluoride toothpaste. Clean between teeth daily with floss. Decay causing bacteria lingers...
What Is A Cavity? & Why Did You Get One?
Cavities, as their name implies, are essentially holes in your teeth caused by decay. You can sometimes spot a cavity, as the area surrounding the hole generally looks dark brown or gray. The main culprits to blame for your cavity are certain types of bacteria in your...
Pediatric dentistry
Pediatric dentistry is a specialty that provides primary and comprehensive oral health care for infants and children through adolescence. Pediatric dentists are trained to care for a child teeth, gums, and mouth throughout the various stages of the child growth. In...
Dental advice for people with diabetes
QUIT smoking - smokers have higher levels of gum disease, caused by poor blood circulation in the tissues around their teeth. People with diabetes who smoke have an even greater chance of having severe gum problems than non-smokers and non-diabetics. Look for early...
Caring for your mouthguard.
Take the mouthguard along to your dental visits to ensure it still fits correctly. A mouthguard may need to be replaced as changes occur in your mouth, such as the eruption of permanent teeth or restorations. Mouthguards need to be rinsed in cold water before use....
Periodontitis
Periodontitis is an advanced gum disease that may occur if gingivitis is not treated. The gum margin, the part of the gum that seals to the tooth, is weakened and spaces form between the tooth and the gum. These spaces are called ‘periodontal pockets.’ Bacteria become...
