Do Denture Adhesives Work? Are Denture Adhesives Needed? Watch enough television and you could be convinced that everyone with dentures should use a denture adhesive. Talk to some dentists and you might be convinced that no one should use an adhesive. The reality … [Read more...]
Ice Chewing. Can Cause Serious Damage but Indicates What?
Chewing Ice or Crunching Ice is Not Good for Teeth Ice Chewing May Indicate Other Problems Question Is constantly craving and chewing ice a sign of anemia? Answer from Ruben A. Mesa, M.D. (Mayo Clinic) Possibly. Doctors use the term "pica" to describe craving and … [Read more...]
Amalgam, Silver Filling, Controversial
Amalgam American Dental Association Responds to Dr. Oz's Show on Amalgam "The Dr. Oz Show" aired a segment in March 2013 that may have alarmed dental patients about the safety of dental amalgam. The nationally syndicated daytime health show is hosted by … [Read more...]
Meth Mouth is Really Bad! Truly Tragic!
Meth Mouth Meth Mouth is Tragic for your Teeth Not only is meth mouth tragic for your teeth, it is tragic for your life. Please watch the video listed below. The results of meth addiction are beyond description. Meth Mouth Video - The Effects of Methamphetamines on … [Read more...]
Dry Mouth (Xerostomia), Accelerates Decay Big Time!
What is Dry Mouth and What Causes It? Treatment for Dry Mouth Xerostomia is the medical term for the subjective complaint of dry mouth due to a lack of saliva. Xerostomia is sometimes colloquially called pasties, cottonmouth, drooth, doughmouth or des (like a desert). … [Read more...]
Dental Decay, What Actually is Decay or a Cavity?
Dental Decay or Cavities What Causes a Cavity? Dental caries, also known as tooth decay or a cavity, is an infection, bacterial in origin, that causes demineralization and destruction of the hard tissues (enamel, dentin and cementum), usually by production of acid by … [Read more...]
Tobacco Products and Your Oral Health, Yuck!
Definite Link Between Tobacco and Oral Cancer Tobacco and Healthy Teeth Do Not Mix! Warnakulassuriya S, Sutherland G, and Scully C Oral Oncology[2005, 41(3):244-260] Type: Journal Article, Review DOI:10.1016/j.oraloncology.2004.08.010 Tobacco dependence is recognized … [Read more...]
Tooth Extraction, Unfortunately, Sometimes Necessary
When is a tooth extraction necessary? Are there any risks with tooth extraction? On occasion, a tooth may need to be removed or extracted, and there are a variety of reasons which necessitate this treatment. Perhaps the top of that list might be wisdom teeth as 82 % … [Read more...]
Two Types of Removable Partial Dentures, Saves Money!
Two Types of Removable Partial Dentures Two Types of Removable Partial Dentures: Conventional or Precision Attachments Stedman's Medical Dictionary states that a partial denture is a removable or fixed prosthesis that restores one or more, but not all, of the natural … [Read more...]
Crowns, Full Coverage of Tooth Sometimes Necessary
When are dental crowns needed? There are three types of dental crowns There are three primary types of adult dental crowns. In this case, we are talking about full crowns as opposed to 3/4 crowns, or veneers and laminates. The three primary types of crowns are (1) metal … [Read more...]
