Helping Kids Enjoy Dentist Trips
Posted on behalf of the firm on December 15, 2013It comes as no surprise that many people feel apprehension when visiting the dentist. As important and necessary as regular dental checkups are, many people still feel a sense of unease. This effect is no more pronounced than it is … Read More
The Reasons for Tooth Discoloration
Posted on behalf of the firm on November 10, 2013The enamel – the visible, outer coating of the teeth – is a very hard, durable substance designed to withstand the rigors of biting and chewing. Why does the enamel of one individual’s teeth appear to be white while the … Read More
Dental Implant Migration Problems
Posted on behalf of the firm on November 3, 2013Many Americans suffer from tooth loss due to tooth decay, gum disease or trauma to the tooth or jaw. One of the most popular replacements for a missing tooth in recent times is a dental implant. An implant, which is … Read More
New Surface Material Looks Promising for Dental Implants
Posted on behalf of the firm on October 13, 2013A new dental implant surface shows great promise in reducing two of the main issues that plague implants – infection and separation from the bone. Although most dental implants are successful, there is a small percentage that do fail due … Read More
New Research Could Bring Toothache Relief to Millions
Posted on behalf of the firm on July 21, 2013New research by University of London could bring relief to millions of adults across the world. This research has won the team headed by Professor Robert Hill the materials science Venture Prize. Professor Hill and his research team have developed … Read More
Air Abrasion: Dental Care Without the Drill
Posted on behalf of the firm on April 22, 2013When there is decay in a tooth – a cavity – your dentist will need to remove that decay before applying a filling to the tooth. In the past, the most common method of removing this decay was with a … Read More
The Use of Lasers in Dentistry
Posted on behalf of the firm on March 3, 2013The ADA, the American Dental Association, has yet to give its approval to the use of lasers in dentistry even though the FDA has and lasers have been used since 1994 to treat various dental problems. Although the ADA has … Read More
Mercury Treaty Offers Dental Amalgam Options
Posted on behalf of the firm on January 27, 2013The use of dental amalgams as a filling material has been controversial because of the mercury content in the amalgam. Research has shown these fillings do leach mercury into the mouth, but studies vary not only in the amount leached, … Read More
A Hearing Aid For Your Teeth
Posted on behalf of the firm on June 23, 2012Have you heard of this? Sonitus Medical has developed a non-surgical and removable hearing aid that is worn inside the mouth. The product is called SoundBite Hearing System, and it works by using a natural principle known as bone conduction. … Read More
Not Great Grandma’s Days in the Dentist’s Chair
Posted on behalf of the firm on May 26, 2012Have you ever taken a look at what dentistry used to look like? Have you ever inquired of an elderly person what they thought of the dentist when they were kids? Ever delved into your ancestry to find photos of … Read More