When a child’s baby teeth first appear at six months of age or so, these teeth are at risk for decay.  Most decay in infants and toddlers is caused by what is known as “Baby Bottle Tooth Decay,” and usually … Read More

Biomed scientists in San Antonio, Texas, conducted a study in which an animal model with moderate gum disease was exposed to an AIDS-like virus to discover whether or not inflammation of the mouth would increase the animal’s susceptibility to become … Read More

While sitting in the dental chair waiting for your dentist to perform a procedure, the dental assistant mentions she forgot the dental dam needed for the procedure.  “A dental dam,” you say to yourself. “What can that be?” A dental … Read More

Often times when we eat or drink something hot or cold or acidic, our tooth hurts.  Why does this happen? When our teeth and gums are healthy, the dentin of the tooth – the layer surrounding the nerve – is … Read More