Saliva leaves deposits on your teeth, called a pellicle layer. Certain bacteria in the mouth will stick to the pellicle and form colonies. This is how dental plaque forms, and plaque is the most widely recognized precursor to oral disease. 80% of bacteria that colonize dental plaque are cocci, such as Streptococcus sanguinis and Streptococcus […]
Dental Insurance
Did you know? Most dental insurances run on a calendar year. That means, whatever benefits you have not used by December 31st, you will lose. So, if you have dental insurance, and you haven’t yet used all of your allocated funds for 2010, consider having your checkup now, or if you have a cavity or […]
Invest in your Health
Investing your money in the stock markets can be a little frightening recently. But there is one investment you can make now that may be the best place to put your money – in yourself! The year end is drawing near and it’s time to think about money left in medical savings accounts (MSA) and […]
What are cavities?
When dental plaque is left undisturbed on the surface of the teeth, tooth decay, or cavities, develop. Decay is the result of demineralization of the tooth enamal by acids that have built up within the undisturbed plaque. Introducing flouride ions to the teeth can limit the progression of the cavities because fluoride has been shown […]
What is Plaque?
Sometimes, in the dental office, we use phrases that we assume everyone knows. But, really, not everyone has a true understanding for many of the health and dental terms that are used regularly. Let’s try to simplify and define some commonly used terms, starting with Plaque and Tartar. Dental plaque is a sticky film that forms on […]
Happy Anniversary!
The Hills Dental Spa is celebrating 8 years of pampering our patients! We are inviting our clients to join in our celebration by offering an 8% discount off all appointments during the month of September 2010. That’s right, 8% off anything! All you have to do is ask. Take 8% off a massage or facial, […]
