Laser Detection of Caries With DIAGNOdent
Many types of modern dental technology have made it possible to diagnose and treat various dental problems more easily and with more accuracy than ever. Lasers, which produce a very concentrated, narrow beam of light, have many applications in both dental diagnosis and treatment. The DIAGNOdent laser machine is one of these exciting new applications. This machine, which is a wand that is no bigger than a large pen, can be inserted into the patient's mouth to examine the tooth enamel for the deve....
2021/06/01Category: General Dentistry
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Should You See Your Dentist for TMJ Pain Treatment?
TMJ pain, or temporomandibular pain, is pain that occurs in the jaw area at the joint where the jawbone is connected to the skull. This is the joint that enables the mouth to open and close, and it is used in chewing and speaking. TMJ pain can be caused by teeth grinding, by trauma to the jaw, by arthritis, or by other factors. Dentists are trained to diagnose and treat TMJ pain and will generally use non-invasive methods first to try to remedy this problem. If you have clicking or popping sound....
2021/05/18Category: General Dentistry
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Digital Imaging in Dentistry
Digital dental x-rays are important diagnostic tools in dentistry. They enable dentists to locate cavities as well as gum disease, tumors, and abnormalities of the jaw and bite. Digital imaging is the modern way to do dental x-rays, using special sensors that eliminate the need for film. This technique exposes the patient to less radiation than the older film method, and it's easy for the dentist to enlarge the images for more detailed examination. It's important to have dental imaging regularly....
2021/05/04Category: Digital Imaging
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Advantages of Intraoral Digital Imaging
Diagnostic imaging in dentistry is more sophisticated now than ever before. Much of this is due to the advances made in computer and digital imaging technology, which empower dentists to diagnose issues using less radiation and with greater effectiveness and accuracy. Digital intraoral imaging can diagnose a cracked tooth or gum disease and can let the dentist show you the image of your own teeth on a screen so you can see what's wrong! Since the images are on computer, they can also be sent to ....
2021/04/20Category: Digital Imaging
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What Are Modern Implants?
Dental implants have opened up a whole new world in dentistry and, over the years, made it possible to replace missing teeth and create strong supports for dental crowns and dentures. These implants are small metal screws, usually made of titanium, that are placed into the jawbone to hold a new crown or tooth. These are done in stages, with the first stage involving any necessary bone grafting to create adequate bone for support. Then, the implant is placed, and must be allowed to fuse with the ....
2021/04/06Category: Dental Implants
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Ways to Brighten Your Smile
Having a beautiful and healthy-looking smile is important for showing a confident face to the world. However, over time, our teeth often become stained or yellowed due to years of consuming beverages like coffee, tea or red wine. Even certain medications can cause the teeth to become discolored and your smile to become dull. No matter how old the stains are, they don't have to be there forever. There are ways to brighten your smile that you can try at home, or you can see a dentist for a profess....
2021/03/23Category: Cosmetic Dentistry
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Common Types of Dentistry
Depending on the patient’s age and the state of their oral health, the type of dentist they should see will vary. Because everyone has different dental needs, the various dentistry types include general dentistry, family dentistry, pediatric dentistry, orthodontics, cosmetic dentistry, and specialty dentistry. While this variety may seem overwhelming, a short read about each type of dentist can put your mind at ease and one step closer to receiving the most effective care. General Dentistry ....
2021/03/09Category: General Dentistry
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What You Need to Know About Mouth Guards
20% of all sports-related injuries are dental injuries! Even worse, a child is 60 times more likely to damage their teeth when they aren't wearing a mouthguard. According to the CDC, more than 3 million teeth are knocked out at children's sporting events. So, if your child plays a sport, here is what you should know about mouth guards and how to choose the best one. How do they work? Often called mouth protectors, mouth guards cushion any trauma to the face, thus actively preventing cutting a ....
2021/02/23Category: General Dentistry
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What Sedation is Used for Dentistry?
In order to most effectively perform a dental procedure and reduce a patient's anxiety, dentists often utilize sedation treatments. In simpler terms, oral sedation dentistry is the medical practice of administering sedative drugs through the patient's mouth. Some dentists may also practice conscious intravenous sedation (inserting an IV) or inhalation sedation along with this method. The Reason for Dental Sedation Before a procedure, some dental patients may have to be sedated for various reas....
2021/02/09Category: General Dentistry
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Types of General Dentistry Procedures
If you are heading to your general dentist, there are various general dentistry procedures to choose from! From routine dental exams to minor oral surgeries, general dentists can meet most of your dental needs. For example, they can offer restorative services, preventative treatments, oral surgery, and cosmetic dentistry. Restorative Dentistry In general dentistry, restorative dental procedures are often referred to as the "bread-and-butter" because they make up most routine dental treatments.....
2021/01/26Category: General Dentistry
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