by Jemima Anderson | Apr 9, 2021 | Blog, Dental News
Dental amalgam has been used extensively to fill in the cavities caused by tooth decay. It is a combination of several materials, including elemental or liquid mercury, and a powder alloy containing copper, tin, and silver. The chemical properties of the mercury...
by Jemima Anderson | Apr 9, 2021 | Blog
Getting braces might not be something that a teenager looks forward to. In fact, a fair share of parents admitted meeting with sighs, eye rolls, and silence at even a casual discussion about the word. However, knowing exactly when to interact with an orthodontist can...
by Jemima Anderson | Apr 9, 2021 | Blog
When determining dental health, age must not be considered the sole or dominant factor. However, a few medical conditions, like arthritis in the fingers and hands, can make brushing teeth or flossing quite difficult. Over-the-top medications can make dramatic changes...
by Jemima Anderson | Apr 8, 2021 | Blog, Dental News
First, let’s talk a bit about TMJ: what it is, its causes, and how it is treated. TMJ is an abbreviation for temporomandibular joint or temporomandibular joint. TMD stands for Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction and is used to describe conditions that affect the...
by Jemima Anderson | Apr 7, 2021 | Blog, Dental News
For the longest time, crowns have been one of the most utilized dental restoration practices. Besides covering the area of decay, they restore function, strength. And the appearance of the missing tooth. The crown sits over the top part of the damaged tooth, and since...
by Jemima Anderson | Apr 7, 2021 | Blog
Does your bay enjoy feeding bottles and pacifiers, but you’re concerned it may result in dental issues later on in life? Sucking on a feeding bottle or pacifier can be calming for young ones but can, surprisingly, cause dental issues as they grow older. Even...
