Though toothpastes and powders may remove stains and tartar, but they are not much effective for the individuals whose teeth have become highly stained or turned yellowish, greenish or blackish. This is perhaps the reason why many people are now turning dentist teeth whitening procedures such as laser teeth whitening in order to quickly and safely whiten their teeth and improve their smile. The laser is an amazing technology invented in the year...more
Tooth whitening is a very common procedure made by dental practitioners. Children's teeth are usually brighter than individuals of the adult since like a person age range one's tooth becomes darker because of the alterations within the mineral structure from the teeth. The enamel diminishes porous and also the teeth will also be stained by food products, tobacco, certain medicines, along with other microbial pigments.You will find many techniques...more
Know More About Dental InsuranceDenral Insurance is a type of health insurance designed to pay a portion of the costs associated with dental care. There are several different types of individual, family, or group dental insurance plans grouped into three primary categories: Indemnity (or sometimes called: true dental insurance) which allows you to see any dentist you want who accepts insurance, Preferred Provide Network dental plans (PPO; briefly discussed below), and dental Health Managed Organizations (DHMO) in which you are assigned to an in-network dentist or in-network dental office and must stay within that network to receive your dental benefits.Various dental insurance plans are available for individuals in the U.S. and are designed to help offset the costs associated with necessary dental care. Plans have limitations on the number of dental visits, radiographs (X-rays) and treatments that are covered, and other services may be excluded. Some plans only reimburse patients when the least expensive treatment alternative is selected; other plans do not provide coverage for necessary treatments of pre-existing conditions.You may not be aware that you have flexible spending...more
How to Choose a Dentist for Your FamilyFinding the right dentist for the family could be a rather challenging task to some people. Actually, finding the right dentist to care for your familys teeth is not that off-putting; you simply follow the correct guidelines. A fundamental knowledge of the different fields of dentistry is crucial when it is...more
Choose Dental Implants For Your Missing TeethDid you recently receive trauma, lost a tooth, and need help on what to do next? Our teeth are designed to last a lifetime but unfortunately, certain events (like trauma) may cause some of us to replace that broken or missing tooth. Some of the options you may have can include: salvaging what is left of...more
In a recent study published by Stephen Soos a number of dental procedures were studied to determine the effects of LLLT treatments on patients. It has been theorized that this therapy can be used in place of many types of traditional treatments. In many cases the LLLT treatments showed an improvement in the heal time and pain management in patients without doing additional damage to the surrounding tissue, tooth or bed. If results are conclusive it is likely that these treatments will be applied on a more widespread basis. One of the fields that LLLT in dentistry has seen significant success is in combating dentinal hypersensitivity. This condition is described as the breakdown of a tooth, either from damage or injury, causing the sensitive nerves inside to become exposed to the surrounding environment. This can cause discomfort for the patient when environmental factors such as cold foods come in contact with the nerve. LLLT has been shown to reduce the sensitivity of these nerves so that patients no will no longer suffer the chronic pain that is often associated with dentinal hypersensitivity. Patients suffering from oral herpes have also seen benefits from using LLLT. Those who...more
PEACHTREE CITY, GA-Dr. Peter Harris, dentist in Peachtree City, GA, is encouraging his patients to document their experiences at his practice by leaving reviews online of their appointments. By leaving reviews on sites like Google, Yahoo and Yelp,...more
First impression always lasts. Would you like to leave a good impact to people you meet? Do you want to pass the interview in a modeling job? If your answer is yes, then having a good set of teeth must be your asset. Not all people are born with good...more
With advanced training on the Principles of Implant Dentistry at the University of California San Francisco (UCSF) your dentist in Walnut Creek can successfully replace your missing teeth with dental implants. Having been used for more than 25 years,...more
Tooth loss may result from periodontal disease, tooth decay, or traumatic injury. When it occurs, it is very important that you replace missing teeth. If you do not replace your missing teeth, there can be a shift in your remaining teeth, an...more
NOBLESVILLE, IN - Dr. Chad Bailey, family dentist in Noblesville, is always striving to improve his practice in order to bring his patients the best care possible. In doing so, Dr. Bailey hopes that his patients will continue to leave reviews via...more
Everyone must have experienced this dilemma at least once in their lives. You find yourself 1 day with no tooth brush. The reasons or causes may be various just like a sudden overnight stay at a friend's house or a layover at an airport terminal....more