Although the majority of dental patients have eagerly made the transition to tooth-colored fillings. With their improved appearance and no mercury content, the fillings are very popular with everyone–except some dentists.
Read Dental StoryAccording to new research by a team of German dentists, athletes put their teeth at risk when they train hard. Exertion and the use of sports nutrition products put their teeth at risk of danger that causes their teeth to erode at a significantly faster rate, and the hardest trainers were also at increased risk for cavities.
Read Dental StoryStudent debt is a major burden for young dentists, and we believe that it’s up to those of us who have established ourselves in the profession to help out those who are just beginning. That’s why Nicolas A. Ravon, DDS, MSD has decided to offer a scholarship to help dentists cover incidental expenses. And don’t worry, the application process for this $500 scholarship isn’t like pulling teeth–it’s very easy.
Read Dental StoryOne of the biggest questions about gum disease is not just whether it’s linked to the health of the rest of your body (we know it is), but whether treating gum disease actually improves health in these other areas. We’ve seen it for heart disease, and now, it seems, it’s true for prostate health.
Read Dental StoryGum disease occurs when parasitic bacteria colonize below your gum line, damaging your gums, bones, and teeth, and stimulating a severe immune reaction that damages these tissues further.
Read Dental StoryWhat should you do if your tooth hurts? You should contact your dentist. Pain is your body’s way of saying something is wrong. Although some causes of tooth pain may not immediately lead to tooth loss, they are all a sign that you should take action. Infected Tooth One of the most painful causes of toothache is also the most serious. If your tooth is infected, it may hurt spontaneously, or there may be severe and lasting pain associated with heat, cold, or pressure. Other symptoms that might go along with an infected tooth include:
Read Dental StoryAlthough dental implants have a high success rate, they are not 100% perfect, especially when placed by less-experienced dentists. In an attempt to standardize dental implant procedures and reduce the risk of error among all dentists, especially trainee or newly licensed dentists placing implants, researchers brought together an expert panel of 24 periodontists to establish what is likely the first-ever expert panel recommendations for dental implant safety.
Read Dental StoryWhen we wrote earlier about natural supplements that help gum disease, we weren’t aware of the results of a brand-new study published confirming that another natural supplement may help improve your gum health: Omega-3 fatty acids, particularly the DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) variety has recently been shown to provide substantial improvement in the health of gum tissues.
Read Dental StoryMenopause results in many changes in the way a woman’s body works. Estrogen is a keystone hormone that serves to control and balance numerous other hormones and processes in the body, so when estrogen levels drop, a number of bodily functions change, including how bones are maintained. And anything that affects your bones can affect dental implants.
Read Dental StoryDuring our work for the TV show Smile, we helped our patient Melissa to face and overcome not just the physical state of her teeth, but also the emotional hardship that came along with her poor oral health. Unfortunately, Melissa isn’t alone. Many people experience a lot of emotional pain alongside teeth that are unhealthy, damaged, or unattractive.
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