Gold Fillings
Blog Highlights: Gold fillings are the most durable of all fillings They are also the most expensive An impression is needed before they can be made Gold foil restorations can be made right away but they are rarely performed Also known as inlays or on-lays, gold fillings are made up of an alloy of gold […]
Silver-Colored Fillings
Blog Highlights: Silver-colored fillings have been in use for more than a century Amalgams are cheaper and more durable than other dental filling composites Amalgams harden quickly, making them ideal for children or for people with special needs Many health institutions and global communities acknowledge the safeness and effectiveness of amalgam for dental cavities A […]
Gum Disease Linked to Esophageal Cancer
Many of my blog posts can be summarized with the line “research has just confirmed that gum disease is linked to X (with X being some horrible other disease, usually a type of cancer).” Unfortunately, this post will be no different. In recent years, researchers have confirmed strong links between gum cancer and osteoporosis, respiratory […]
Teeth Eruption Schedule
Blog Highlights: The differences in your teeth’s shape, size and location will help determine the form and shape of your face Upon birth, we all have 20 primary teeth By the age of 21, all 32 permanent teeth will have already emerged Teeth can vary in many different ways whether in size, location within the […]
Can Humans Grow New Teeth Like Sharks?
Let’s just establish something right from the start: sharks are awesome. I’m a big fan of sharks and I’m proud to admit that I’m counting down the days until Discovery Channel’s annual Shark Week (July 5th through July 12th, earlier than last year so don’t miss it!). Some recent genetic research on shark genomes has […]
Eating Disorders and Their Impact on Oral Health
Blog Highlight: As much as 10 million Americans suffer from eating disorders Eating disorders have a huge impact on your oral health People with Anorexia have an irrational fear of looking fat or of gaining weight Individuals who have bulimia throw up or use laxatives or enema in order to get rid of the food […]
An Overview of Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate
Blog Highlights: These birth defects happen early in fetal development It is possible for both defects to appear on the same individual Individuals who have a cleft lip and or cleft palate can also suffer from other problems Surgery may be able to fix both birth defects Birth defects may come in the form of […]
Knowing all About Tooth Decay
Blog Highlights: Tooth decay is the destruction of the tooth enamel It is cause by bacteria that forms oral plaques that cover the teeth Tooth decay is prevalent in children Adults can suffer from tooth-root decay Older individuals can also suffer from tooth decay around the edges of their dental fillings Maintaining proper oral hygiene […]
