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 […]
Blood Pressure Concerns
Why does your blood pressure matter when you visit the dentist? Because we see you about every 6 months, we’re in a good position to monitor changes in your blood pressure, changes that can signal the onset of heart disease and stroke. Your blood pressure reading yields two numbers, 120/70 for instance. The first figure […]
GoSmile Truly Whitening Toothpaste
GoSmile Truly Whitening Toothpaste System Toothpaste that takes whitening to the next level…whitens beneath the enamel for TRUE stain removal! Breakthrough technology for REAL whitening, not just polishing. This toothpaste TRULY whitens, by penetrating enamel – which is translucent – to remove the stains in the dentin that really give teeth their color. The easiest, […]
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 […]
