New babies are vulnerable little people. And from the first day a tooth erupts, new teeth are vulnerable too. Fortunately, as parents, there are ways you can protect your child from cavities and ensure the best possible dental health beginnings. One avoidable threat to baby teeth is “nursing bottle mouth.” While putting down the child […]
Internal Bleaching of a Tooth
Bleaching a non-vital tooth, a tooth that has had a root canal, works differently from bleaching the surface of the teeth. Over time a tooth that has had a root canal can look discolored, which is happening from inside the tooth. In most cases, using a standard bleaching procedure to bleach your teeth, such as […]
Anti-Tartar Toothpastes
There are lots of dental products available at your local grocer or drug store. It’s tough to pick the one that’s right for you. In an effort to keep gum disease at bay, many manufacturers have researched and developed anti-plaque, anti-tartar home care products and some even advertise these to be the be-all and end-all […]
General Health at the Dentist
The May 2000 U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Health states, “You cannot be healthy without oral health. Oral health and general health should not be interpreted as separate entities.” Dental practitioners are in a unique position to recognize and address the early warning signs of a body out of balance. The so-called lifestyle illnesses are […]
Acupuncture & Dental Pain
Did you know that acupuncture can be a safe and effective treatment for dental pain? In 1997, the National Institute of Health compiled a Consensus Statement based on the research of a panel of experts representing acupuncture, pain,psychiatry, physical medicine and rehabilitation, drug abuse, family practice, internal medicine, health policy, epidemiology, statistics, physiology, biophysics and […]
Top Picks in Mouthwash
The November 2013 issue of REAL SIMPLE magazine notes the top rated mouthwashes according to a test of over 30 brands. Here’s what they found: 1) Best Whitening – REMBRANDT DEEPLY WHITE – Tooth-brightening peroxide helps the liquid penetrate the enamel so it tackles discoloration both on and beneath the surface. Leaves breath minty fresh, […]
