If you've watched any television lately, you probably noticed how modern technology has enhanced your viewing pleasure. High definition television has given us a better picture and viewing quality -- just for our entertainment. Imagine how much easier it would be for your dentist to perform more complicated dental procedures with a better...
For those of you who haven't been to the dentist in awhile, times have changed. From new technologies like needle-free delivery of local anesthesia to the same-day dental crown procedure, there are a lot of techniques in place to make the dental care experience more pleasant. There are so many changes ta...
It's no secret that when you look good, you feel good -- and sometimes a minor change is all it takes to help you feel your best. That's why so many people are turning to cosmetic dentistry for a smile lift. Studies have shown that an attractive smile contributes to overall attractiveness -- and a simple cosmetic dental procedure can take years off...
Dental technology has improved the way dentists practice their craft. Thanks to science, modern techniques allow patients to receive dental treatment without the pain and time associated with old-fashioned dentistry. Dental technology is even being developed to make dental X-rays safer and more convenient.While dental X-rays emit l...
Your family members may all have different health care needs -- but that doesn't mean they all need to visit different dentists! If you're looking for a dental office that offers preventive, restorative and cosmetic dental services, you may want to consider a family dentist. Family dentistry is dentistry for patients of all ages, and a family denti...
What does it cost to have a million-dollar smile? Thankfully, not a million dollars! Still, maintaining healthy teeth and gums is a job that requires constant vigilannce. The last thing you want are unhealthy gums that can no longer support your pearly whites. That’s why it is essential that you make visiting a periodontist (a gum specialist) a r...
If you don't think replacing a lost tooth is a pressing issue, you may want to brush up on your dental health knowledge. When a tooth is missing, it causes a plethora of dental problems. A gap between teeth not only produces aesthetic problems, but missing teeth hinder eating and speaking. The biting force will change, causing o...
Although your dentist can't see into the future, he or she can give you a sneak peek into what your smile might look like after cosmetic and restorative procedures. Many cosmetic dentists offer what's called computer imaging. This technology creates "before" and "after" pictures of you with and without recommended treatments. That comes in han...
Dentin is the technical name for your teeth -- well, the substance that makes up your teeth, rather. Dentin is almost bone-like and it makes up most of the structure of your teeth. It is made from cells called odontoblasts and is found under the enamel of the crown and under the cementum in the root. Dentin is yellow in appearance; it's the tooth'...
Primary Pearly Whites Throughout the human lifespan, our bodies go through several changes. And most of us have embarrassing pictures as evidence of a particularly awkward stage -- especially those toothless grins seen during our childhood years. Also known as baby teeth, primary teeth are our first set of teeth that...
