Tooth whitening, also known as bleaching, has become very popular. Who doesn’t want that brilliant “Hollywood Smile”? There are literally dozens of different products and methods available for tooth whitening. Whitening is generally a very safe procedure if it is properly monitored. Before you rush out and purchase just any product, you should consider the […]
Dental implants can be an excellent replacement option for someone who is missing a tooth or several teeth. A dental implant is a titanium post that is placed in the jaw in the area where the tooth root used to be. The implant itself actually only replaces the root. A crown is then placed on […]
Most people have probably heard the expression “I’d rather have a root canal” when describing something they dread doing. There is no doubt that at one time, having a root canal may have been somewhat unpleasant. However, nowadays things have changed considerably. Advances in anesthetics and the instruments used to treat the tooth have made […]
If you’ve ever had a cold sore, you know how annoying they can be. Unfortunately, if you’ve had one, you’ve probably had several. Cold sores, also known as Herpes Labialis, show up as a sore, blistered area on or around the lips. Cold sores are caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus. This virus is contagious […]
Do you ever wonder how so many celebrities have that dazzling white smile with perfectly straight teeth? Some may be blessed with naturally straight, white teeth. For others, they choose to undergo “veneering” of the teeth with porcelain. Porcelain veneers are a very thin layer of porcelain that is bonded to the tooth enamel after […]
One of the most common questions I get from parents regarding their children’s dental health is “will my child need braces?” This is a very legitimate concern as having an attractive smile with perfectly aligned teeth is something many of us strive for. Orthodontics, commonly referred to as “braces”, is a specialty within the dental […]
Researchers have been working on a chemical that could become our greatest weapon in the battle against decay. The chemical called “Keep 32” has been shown to eliminate the bacteria (S. Mutans) that causes dental decay. Researchers hope this could be incorporated into dental care products, and even to food and drinks to help battle […]
At Douglas Dental our focus is prevention based dentistry. One great preventive service that is offered is Dental Sealants (sealants). Sealants are a resin based material that is used to seal decay out of the grooves and pits of teeth. They are generally used on the back teeth (molars and premolars). Sealants prevent decay by […]
An article came out recently linking dental x rays done in childhood with a certain type of brain tumor. This article was interesting in that it brought up some concerns with dental x rays and particularly with the frequency with which they are done. The concern I had with the article is that it relied […]
I frequently have conversations with patients regarding what kind of material we will use to fill a cavity. If the cavity is fairly small, we generally choose either amalgam (silver) filling or composite (tooth colored) filling material. After presenting information on both options you are allowed to make the ultimate decision as to what filling material we […]