A common question that I hear from patients considering or looking for restorative dental care is, 'What is a Prosthodontist?' As a result of that rigorous education and clinical instruction, this dental specialist has obtained the additional knowledge and skills that usually translate to more efficiently placed, longer lasting restorations, which also...
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Many dentists advertise that they are family dentists and can treat patients of any age, but when it comes to the dental needs of children, some parents prefer a specialist. This is where a pediatric dentist comes in. The difference between a pediatric dentist and a family or general...
Calcium is as important for teeth as it is for bones. When we eat and drink, acids wash away minerals in our teeth, and this weakens the enamel. Foods that are rich in calcium, such as milk and cheese, are great choices for protecting this enamel and keeping it...
Seeing your child sprout their first pearly whites is an exciting occasion. Most babies start cutting their first teeth between four and six months, however times can vary greatly. Some babies are born with a tooth while others can take up to one year to show new teeth. All...
Wisdom teeth are the most posterior of all molars, residing in the far back corners of your mouth. They can emerge at any time, typically between 17 and 25, and often affect surrounding teeth as they come in. During a trip to the dentist, an X-ray can show how...
Young children are expected to have all 20 baby teeth in by the time they are three, and these teeth usually fall out in the order that they came in. Since the lower, center teeth are typically the first to come in, you guessed it, they are typically the...
When searching for a toothbrush, be sure to pay attention to the size. The toothbrush head should be large enough to spread its bristles to the far corners of the mouth, but small enough to actually reach those far corners. If the toothbrush is too large, it won’t reach...
We understand that a trip to the dentist may not be at the front of everyone’s mind. With a busy schedule and a list of other reasons, oral care can be anything but a priority. However, here are a few reasons to pick up the phone and give your...
Dentophobia. Many of us may be completely unfamiliar with this lengthy word, but you'd be shocked to learn how many people of all ages experience it.To put it simply: dentophobia is the fear of the dentist. It could be triggered by something as simple as entering the dentist office...
