Healthy Oral Health Habits Start Early
Posted on behalf of the firm on February 24, 2013When 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
Moderate Gum Disease Can Lead to Serious Consequences
Posted on behalf of the firm on February 17, 2013Biomed 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
What is a Dental Dam?
Posted on behalf of the firm on February 11, 2013While 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
Tooth Sensitivity: What Are the Causes
Posted on behalf of the firm on February 3, 2013Often 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