Gingivectomy is the technical name for the procedure people tend to know more commonly as a gum lift. This is a procedure conducted by a cosmetic dentist to reshape an individual’s gums. The goal being to provide the individual with a more visually appealing smile. Reasons People Have Their Gums Reshaped There are a plethora…
Promoting proper oral hygiene with your child is an extremely important part of being a parent. However, there has always been a fairly heated debate regarding how important it actually is. After all, your children lose their first set of teeth. Is making sure teeth they are going to lose anyway are in pristine condition…
There are a ton of great reasons for you out there to quit smoking and many people have turned to the new mainstream alternative – electronic cigarettes. The thing is, without the FDA having proper control and regulation on e-cigarettes, there is now way to truly know how safe they are, or aren’t. While there…
A dental visit can be a traumatizing experience at any age; but going to the dentist as a child(ren) could be frightening. As with doctor visits your child may cry, kick, and scream throughout the entire appointment. Do not let this deter you from finding the right Pediatric Dentist to fit the needs for you…
If you are dealing with an impacted or infected wisdom tooth, you might be wondering why you have them to begin with. After all, you have other teeth to chew with and all they do is cause pain. Researchers have been asking the same question, especially since for nearly a third of the population, wisdom…
For years, it has been a known fact that fluoride is bad for your teeth after years of being told that it helps fight tooth decay. Do you know why it’s bad though? Even more, here’s why chocolate may be better for you then fluoride, despite original beliefs that chocolate is nothing but a sugary…
Tooth enamel is the name of that hard and thin material protecting the main body (dentin) of your teeth. Enamel protects your teeth from extreme temperatures as well as average, daily wear and tear. It is important to keep in mind your enamel can endure damage. Your dentin, however, cannot. In time, enamel will repair…
Many thoughts may be running through your head when you think of a papoose board. You imagine your screaming child in a device that looks something like a strait jacket. As this image may be terrifying, there are a few factors which should be considered when taking your child to the dentist. The first factor…
Let’s face it we have all grown up with a myth or two or maybe twenty that we will go through life and for some even die believing. Some are somewhat universal no matter where on the globe you are. Others vary for many reasons for example race, culture and religion to name a few.…
Gum Disease and Alzheimer’s is there a connection? Could poor oral hygiene/gum disease deteriorate your mind? Sadly, it seems as if the answer is yes! The University of Florida (UF) Dental College has led the pack with their research on the topic. Currently, the most substantial data and support to date to tie inadequate oral…