Keeping your gums and teeth healthy is very important for your overall health. If you avoid proper care of your teeth and gums, plaque and tartar can easily build up. So this can make a strong reason of numerous problems like tooth decay, gum disease, and tooth loss and all these problems has also been linked to many serious problems including heart disease and strokes. For diabetes patients it is most important to maintain healthy teeth and gums...more
Author: dannicashA Dental insurance or dental benefit plan is viewed upon as a much sought after employee benefit. So financially it makes sense to have a dental benefit plan in place to recruit and retain employees. Moreover, dental health is a very important part of overall employee health and man days lost due to dental problems or dental discomfort of an employee equates to financial loss for the employer. Unlike most medical conditions,...more
It is hard to believe that bonding and veneers- which have been around for almost 30 years! With advancements in technology and care, you are lucky to be in the right place at the right time.Heres another reason to feel fortunate! Lucky people smile twice as often and engage in more eye contact than unlucky people do. According to scientists, this leads to more social engagements, this in turn generates more chances for positive experiences. Cosmetic dentistry can give you the confidence to smile more ... maybe thats all the luck you need! Whether youre looking to network socially or professionally, here are some cosmetic options...Sparkle-up your smile with teeth whitening. If youre considering cosmetic dentistry for the first time, this simple procedure can produce striking confidence-building results. Home or in-office whitening can be combined through a process called deep bleaching to create more profound results than ever before.Illuminate the shadows with white fillings. Replace dark, older fillings with new natural-looking materials that can be matched to your enamel. The most modern techniques involve using nano-particles that improve the bond, strength, and polish of your...more
Author: melvillejacksonAgoura Hills Dentist Just as eyes are the windows to the soul, the mouth are mirrors to one’s general health and provide telltale signs of undiagnosed diseases. That is, oral problems may not be a mere dental predicament; they may be an indicator of underlying issues. Consulting an Agoura Hills dentist can help you pick up...more
So your dentist just told you that you have a cavity. What next? First, count yourself lucky if this is your first cavity! According to the CDC, 78% of Americans have had at least one cavity by the time they're 17 years old. The good news is that when detected early, cavities are easily treated with dental fillings, and in most cases this is what...more
Dental implants and crowns are both considered major restorative procedures for teeth that have been severely damaged, or that are missing. Both procedures can improve both the cosmetic aspect and functionality of your smile. This article will explain the difference between the two and help determine which treatment you need.Who Needs Implants Or Crowns?Severe decay, root canal therapy, trauma, or damage below the gum line can cause irreparable harm to your teeth. In cases where part of the tooth can be saved, like after root canal therapy, your dentist will recommend a crown be placed over the tooth. When more severe damage is sustained to the tooth, such as a crack below the gum line, it may be necessary to extract the tooth and replace it with a dental implant.Dental ImplantsDental implants are a permanent solution to missing teeth. Advantages to implants are that they are extremely durable and function and look exactly like your natural teeth. Disadvantages are that implants take multiple visits to your dentist and may take months to fully heal and be completely functional. The success of an implant is also largely dependent on the bone density in your jaw.Implants are...more
Tonsiliths are caused by a build up of bacteria which make sulphur from debris caught in your tonsils. This junk can include mucous from post nasal drip that clogs up your tonsil crypts.You can stop tonsilloliths forming and effectively treat the...more
Dental hygiene is gaining more and more importance today. It was something that was not paid much attention some 10 years back. But recent medical researchers have proved the importance of dental hygiene. Therefore, the design and technology employed...more
Dental implants have transformed the cosmetic dentistry field and made it much easier for patients who are missing some or even all of their teeth to have a nicer smile. While in the past people had to rely on restorative methods like bridges and...more
One of the most sought-after procedures people request from a cosmetic dentist is having their teeth professionally whitened. Having whiter teeth is considered an important part of a person's appearance and is often one of the first things a person...more
Root canal therapy is one of those dental infections associated with major dental operations. Root canal therapy-the name is enough to send shivers down the spine. But contrary to its belief, this therapy is an instant pain reliever and function as a...more
With todays technology in dentistry, almost everybody has already forgotten the idea about painful visits to dentists. Can you still remember the days when the idea of visiting your local dentist spurs various painful imaginations and dripping...more