Some people don’t know they have a choice for their dental treatment. Whether you have insurance or not, you have the right to chose the quality of dentistry that you want for your mouth. Many insurances pay a percentage for the cheapest treatment options, such as a silver-mercury filling instead of a composite, tooth-colored filling […]
Dental Discount Plans
We all know that deals and discounts are huge right now – think Groupon, Living Social, Dartz Deals and others. There are even new medical & dental discount plans, and some of these plans are actually sold and promoted by major insurance carriers. A recent article in TIME magazine told of an unfortunate story where […]
Canker Sores
Canker sores are small, painful ulcers in the insides of the cheeks, gums and on the tongue. These are typically small, flat and whitish in color, with red around the outside edge. They typically heal themselves in 7 to 10 days, but are very painful during this time. The sores can occur as a result […]
Alcohol in Mouthwash
Alcohol is an ingredient in some commercial mouth rinses. It is included as a solvent for inactive ingredients. Typically only 10% to 30% are used in mouth rinses and this amount does not provide the antibacterial benefits that full-strength alcohol can provide. Studies have shown that use of alcohol-containing mouthwash may cause color and hardness […]
Gingivitis and Periodontitis
Gingivitis is the presence of gingival inflammation without the loss of connective tissue attachment. If you experience redness, swelling and bleeding gums, these are signs of gingivitis. If dental plaque is left undisturbed on teeth, meaning, a professional dental hygienist does not clean your teeth regularly, it causes a response by the body’s immune system. The […]
Plaque, Cavities and Strep Bacteria
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 […]
