TOOTH RESORPTION Tooth resorption is the progressive loss of dentin and cementum by osteoclasts. Dentin is the tooth layer under the enamel and covers the pulp chamber. Cementum is the surface layer of the tooth root covering the dentin. Osteoclasts are bone cells that break down bone tissue. There […]Read more »
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NIGHT GUARDS Night guards are used to buffer the force and pressure of grinding and clenching. Grinding also called bruxism is the back and forth movement of the jaw usually with a lot of pressure and intensity — tends to be loud and sounds like chewing on gravel. Clenching is […]Read more »
CANKER SORE or APTHOUS ULCER Canker sores are an autoimmune condition with the exact cause not really known. They present themselves as a small shallow round sore with the appearance of being white or grey with red edges. A tingling or burning sensation may happen before the sores appear. […]Read more »
DRY MOUTH or XEROSTOMIA Dry Mouth Dry mouth, also called xerostomia, is not a fun condition. It’s when the mouth is not producing an adequate amount of saliva to keep the oral cavity moistened. The tongue can be raw and red, and having a burning or tingling sensation. Dry […]Read more »
After Quitting Smoking Within… 20 minute Your blood pressure, pulse, rate and the temperature of your hands and feet have returned to normal. 8 hours Remaining nicotine in your bloodstream has fallen to 6.25% of normal peak daily levels, a 93.75% reduction. 12 hours Your blood oxygen level has increased […]Read more »
NATURAL TOOTHPASTES INGREDIENTS Natural toothpastes tend to have more natural ingredients that provide the same results as with the commercial toothpastes. There are several brands of natural toothpastes which are usually found in healthcare stores. As with any list of ingredients the smaller the list of ingredients the better. […]Read more »
WHITENING PRODUCTS The reason for whitening is all cosmetic. It’s removing discoloration and stain from the teeth making the teeth whiter and brighter. Since it’s considered cosmetic insurance won’t pay for any whitening procedures. Reasons whitening is so popular is that it promotes confidence, self-esteem, a younger appearance, cleaner […]Read more »
4 out of 5 dentists or 9 out of 10 dentists This slogan originated in the 1960’s with advertising sugarless gum. Trident was quick to grab the ideal to put into their packaging. The original survey was how many dentists would recommend sugarless gum — of those who […]Read more »
MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR DENTAL APPOINTMENTS Show up on time, or even better show up early to allow enough time to park, walk into the office, to check in, do any paperwork or make a payment. Please call if you’re running late, to see if it’s still worth […]Read more »
Denture Adhesives Denture adhesives true purpose is to help dentures stay in place. Dentures ideally shouldn’t need any adhesion, they should fit properly for the most part. Reasons for denture adhesion would be if the denture becomes loose — usually by weight loss or gradual bone loss. When these circumstances […]Read more »