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Pediatric Dentistry

The Development of Tooth-colored Fillings

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Blog Highlights: In the past, dentists used a silver-gray material known as an amalgam to repair dental cavities Dental amalgams are durable, but they required the process of undercutting to make them lock into the tooth properly Tooth-colored filings on the other hand, are made from a composite of different materials A lot of dentists […]

Do you know why dental fillings are very important?

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Blog Highlights: Tooth decay can be caused by many different factors Tooth decay is the number one chronic disease of both adults and children in America There are very few people who have never experienced tooth decay by the age of 17 Dental filling can help stop tooth decay before it gets worse Dental fillings […]

Getting Dental Sealants to Prevent the Development of Tooth Decay

Dental Sealant

Blog Highlights: Brushing and flossing might not be enough to protect your teeth from decay Dental sealants create a protective barrier that will shield your teeth from plaques and acids Dental sealants are safe, painless, and cost effective Dentists highly recommend it for kids and teenagers so that their teeth will be protected as early […]

John Henry Holliday

Doc Holliday

Blog Highlights: John Henry Holliday, or Doc Holliday, was actually a dentist who had a booming practice in Atlanta He was forced to leave his practice because he had tuberculosis When he was young, his father taught him how to shoot He studied dentistry at the age of 19 and received his Doctor of Dental […]

The Importance of Fluoride for your teeth enamel

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Blog Highlights: The teeth loses minerals and gains minerals on a daily basis through demineralization and remineralization Decay can take place when the remineralization process is not enough to repair the enamel from demineralization Products that have a high fluoride concentration can only be purchased with a doctor’s prescription Infants from 6 months old, to […]

How to Straighten your Teeth the Right Way

Smiling Braces

Blog Highlights: Individuals who received orthodontic treatments decades ago might have shifted teeth today because they did not wear retainers after having their braces A lot of parents today want their kids to have braces so that they can avoid suffering from the stigma of having bad teeth Invisalign braces are unique because they can […]

The Use of Lasers in Dentistry Procedures

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Blog Highlights: Lasers have been approved for use by the FDA, but the ADA has not given its Seal of Acceptance for its use in dentistry Lasers can be used to treat tooth decay and gum disease, it can also be used for teeth whitening, lesion removal, and for biopsies Laser light can be used […]

Keeping your Teeth Enamel Strong

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Blog Highlights: Consuming a lot of sugar can help the bacteria in your mouth to thrive and produce acids that will erode your teeth Instead of consuming sweets, pastries, and too much carbohydrates, you can actually opt for food items that contain calcium to help strengthen your teeth enamel Heartburns and eating disorders can actually […]

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