Dentistry is a constantly evolving field. If you are wondering about the latest developments in dental treatments, read on. This blog contains details of five cutting edge treatments which help your dentist to treat many different dental health issues. Digital X-rays Digital X-rays have a number of advantages when compared to traditional x-rays. Digital x-rays produce much less radiation which reduces the chance of harm to your body. Digital x-rays are also available immediately on your dentist computer.
28 June 2017
Dentists recommend that, to maintain good oral health, you brush your teeth at least twice a day and use floss at least once daily. Which is easy enough to keep up with, usually, except there are times when everyone forgets essential items when they go out to do their shopping. If you've run out of toothpaste and you forgot to buy more, there are some alternatives you can get by on.
27 June 2017
Patients have a wide variety of options, such as dental implants and fixed dental bridges, when they would like to replace missing teeth. However, some inexperienced patients may find it hard to select which option they should select due to their limited understanding of those options. This article discusses some of the benefits and the drawbacks of using fixed dental bridges to replace missing teeth. What Dental Bridges Are A dental bridge is a structure that is placed in your mouth to replace a missing tooth or teeth.
26 June 2017
It's recommended by experts that you visit the dentist for a checkup every six months - but lots of things are recommended by experts. After all, many people don't get around to eating their two fruit and five vegetables a day. And when was the last time you had an eye test? By rights, it should be within the last two years, but many adults don't get around to it. In other words, when everything is labelled as a priority, it's hard to know which advice can be put on the back burner and which should definitely be followed.
23 June 2017
Do your teeth ache when your brush, eat or drink? Well, tooth sensitivity is often an uncomfortable problem that's often caused by bad dental care. Nevertheless, it can be shunned and treated through proper diet, brushing and the help of a dentist. Read on for further insight. Causes of tooth sensitivity Enamel deterioration One of the key reasons behind tooth sensitivity is worn tooth enamel as well as cementum. Basically, enamel is the substances that create a protective shield around the crowns of teeth.
23 June 2017
It's been shown that dental anxiety is much lower in the elderly than in the rest of the population. Unfortunately, that doesn't make things any easier when you're trying to help an elderly relative who does have a fear of the dentist. You might feel like there's a lack of support, as well as a shortage of information on what you can do to help. You might worry that untreated dental issues could cause your relative serious discomfort.
22 June 2017
Chipped teeth are one of the most common dental injuries. Chips in your teeth can be caused by sports injuries but can also occur when eating hard foods. Chips to your teeth will often occur suddenly, so it is important that you know how to respond if this occurs. Below is a list of actions you should take if you chip your teeth. Find the parts of the tooth which as become detached
22 June 2017
Some parents may not devote as much time as is necessary when selecting an orthodontist to place custom braces on the teeth of their children. Such parents may select an inexperienced person who may expose the child to numerous risks. This article discusses some of the risks that experienced orthodontists guard against as they install dental braces. Permanent Nerve Damage The mouth is full of nerves. Experienced professionals are aware of this fact and proceed with extreme caution when installing dental braces.
22 June 2017
When the nerve of a tooth becomes infected; a condition known as pulpitis, root canal therapy is often a necessity if the tooth is to be saved. While root canals are preferable to extraction, with 89% of patients satisfied with the results, treated teeth can sometimes become discoloured after treatment. However, discolouration is not due to the negligence of your endodontist. When it does happen, it is usually because over time, the non-vital dentin begins to fade, thus changing the colour of the tooth.
21 June 2017
Approximately 3–8 percent of the population suffers from congenitally missing teeth (CMC), a condition also known as hypodontia, where 1 to 6 teeth never develop. The most commonly affected teeth are the second pre-molars and the upper lateral incisors, the two teeth adjacent to the central incisors. Because this condition is genetic, there will likely be a history of missing teeth in the family of affected patients. CMC Leads to Further Dental Issues
21 June 2017
