Prevention is better than cure. It is a phrase typically used to tell you how beneficial it will be to you if you prevented the occurrence of negative things in your life. The same sentence is applicable when it comes to dental health and hygiene. Tooth loss is preventable if only people could observe correct oral cleaning and avoid an unhealthy diet.
Dental implants have grown over the years, and its first attempt dates way back 4,000 years ago in China. It was reviled after archeological findings of remains that had bamboo pegs held in the bone in place of lost teeth. The similar technique of dental implant is later found on remains in Egypt that were 2,000 years old, but this time the material used is precious metals.
Cosmetic dentistry is helping people to get over their dental problems and to achieve the goal of having a pleasant smile. With several options available in the dental industry to help every patient overcomes unattractive teeth and have a dream smile – this profession is currently experiencing a positive effect of new technology and you can feel it almost immediately if your dentist is a professional. Braces are among the advanced dental procedures used to treat misalignment of teeth and to enhance your smile and restore self-esteem and confidence.
Maybe you’ve heard about root canal treatment from a friend who underwent the procedure, or your dentist has mentioned it to you as the best solution to your ailing tooth. Root canals or endodontic treatment has been done to more than a million people.
In our modern society, many of us are unhappy with the way our smile looks, be it crooked teeth, discolored teeth, and chipped teeth or misaligned teeth cosmetic dentistry is a solution to all these imperfections.
Teeth whitening is one of the easiest ways to improve your overall appearance. Smiles that are bright white are generally associated with beauty, proper self-care, and good overall health, which makes teeth whitening treatments and products even more popular. However, with so many whitening products available at your local drugstore, many adults wonder if professional whitening treatments truly outperform the white-strips, pastes, and rinses they can purchase over the counter.
We’ve all been in this situation: it’s winter, we’re outside, and even though we aren’t thinking about it consciously, our teeth start chattering. But why do our teeth chatter when it’s cold out? And are there any serious problems associated with chattering teeth? Trying to Stay Warm In a nutshell, your teeth chatter when your
Halloween is just a few days away! While you’re preparing your costumes and trick-or-treating routes, you’re probably also looking forward to consuming much more sugar than you usually would. Here’s how to keep yourself and your kids healthy this Halloween!
Invisalign® is a great invisible alternative to metal braces, especially for adults who want to straighten their teeth as subtly as possible. One question that our patients often ask is “how long does it take to see results with Invisalign®?” The answer will make you smile.
The new school year is approaching, which means its time to get school supplies and schedules in order. It’s also important not to forget to make sure that your kids are incorporating good oral hygiene practices into their routines as well.
© Joseph P. Schmidt, DDS
