Dental Lasers A dental laser is designed specifically for use in oral surgery on the gums, and teeth or bone of the mandible or maxilla. In the early 1990’s the…
Sleep Apnea: Why People Prefer the Oral Appliance to the CPAP
Are you fatigued? Do you find yourself unintentionally falling asleep during the day? Does your spouse complain of your loud snoring? Do you find yourself waking up in the middle…
What Makes Dental Implants the Perfect Solution for Missing Teeth?
You no longer have to feel embarrassed about your smile because of missing teeth. The missing teeth affect speech and eating habits. Apart from that, many people feel embarrassed when…
How to Make Your Child Friends With the Floss
The most important thing for the health of our teeth is their proper hygiene and a regular check ups with the family dentist. These habits are formed in our childhood,…
Treatment of Odontogenic Infections
Odontogenic infections, primarily consisting of periodontal disease (periodontitis and gingivitis) and dental caries, are typical and have local (tooth loss) and in a few instances, systemic implications. In the United…
Don’t Let the Movie Dentists Scare You
For one of Jack Nicholson’s earliest movie roles, he played Wilbur Force, the weird guy in the waiting room at the office of the evil dentist that Audrey foolishly dates…
What You Should Know About Antibiotic Treatment During Dental Procedures
Dentists often administer antibiotics to patients. To alleviate any concern about antibiotics during dental treatment, you should become aware of their purpose during the procedure and how they can help….
Tooth Decay in Youth is Ongoing Concern
Tooth decay in youth and children has been on the rise again for the first time since the 1990s. From the 1970s until the 1990s, tooth decay (dental caries) in…
Fear of the Dentist – Movies, Media and Negative Images
Anyone who has read Mary Shelly’s fictional novel, “Frankenstein,” or has seen any of the myriad of Hollywood horror films beginning with Boris Karloff’s portrayal of the tragic monster, are…
What Is the Value of Your Dental Gold?
If you run a dental practice or a dental laboratory and you are not selling your scrap precious metals, you may be missing out on some serious cash. In general,…