Ever wonder what the old “silver” fillings or “amalgam” fillings look like after a few years in the mouth? What are dental fillings and why do they turn black. What is a Filling? Dental Fillings were created decades ago to allow dentists to fix teeth that were decayed. And while a lot of scientific findings from…
It is common knowledge that some people clench or grind their teeth during sleep. You yourself or a loved one may be suffering from this nighttime habit. And while patients have been told that they probably clench their teeth in their sleep and they should have a nightguard, they don’t know what happens if they…
When a tooth is badly injured, treatment choices become limited. A badly damaged tooth can often be saved with a root canal therapy. The damage to the tooth inevitably leads to nerve damage and often times pain. A root canal is performed to remove the source of infection, along with the damaged and diseased tooth…
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Most people wonder how often they should see the dentist to have their teeth checked. Some people only consider going to the dentist if they have some type of pain or discomfort. Others only go when “the insurance pays for it” and still others don’t set foot in a dentist’s office for years without giving…
Teeth are lost for a number of reasons. Sometimes a badly decayed tooth cannot be saved and needs to be removed. Other times trauma can cause tooth loss such as in a fight or sporting accident. But no matter what caused the tooth loss, replacement of the lost tooth needs to be seriously considered. People…
Teeth, especially our molar teeth (the back ones) get tremendous amounts of forces exerted onto them as a result of normal day to day chewing and eating. Pair these forces up with say crunchy foods or snacks and the force that is exerted on these teeth increases dramatically. All of these forces can lead to…
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Dental Insurance Dental insurance has really not kept up with the cost of living increases since its inception some 80 years ago. Back in the 20’s and 30’s at the very beginning of the dental insurance era, insurance companies had benefit amounts equal to $1000 per year. Back then this amount was a lot and…
Snoring and sleep apnea are 2 separate forms of sleeping disorder with serious medical, professional as well as social implications. Snoring at its most benign form places a strain on the social life. Whether it’s the bed partner or the kids in the other room, those people who live with someone who snores dread going…
With the holidays fast approaching it is easy to overdo it with the candies and the sweets. Whether you like to sink your choppers into some candy or sip on a sweetened beverage (with or without alcohol) here are some tips to help defend your teeth against cavities. If given the choice between candies, choose…
Energy drinks have been on the market for years. And while they all promise more energy to get done whatever it is you want to get done, they make no remarks about the serious side effects for both your overall health and dental health. Medical concerns aside, energy drinks have been shown to be quite…