When should my child visit the Dentist?
The recommendation of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentists is between 6-12 months of age so basically by the first birthday. The purpose of the first visit is to establish a dental home where routine exams and preventive care will protect...
Is Your Smile Your Best Attribute?
The American Dental Association did a survey about consumer knowledge of dental health and hygiene and unfortunately no one aced the test! The public scores ranged from a high of 85% to a low of 29% and the overall average was 60% correct....
The Pros and Cons of Cosmetic Dental Veneers
A dental veneer is a thin layer of material (the material can be porcelain or composite) that is placed over the teeth. They are popular in the field of cosmetic dentistry, as they can make teeth, and your smile, look bright, white, and sparkling....
Picking the Right Cosmetic Dentist
As you age many factors may cause you to, at some point, seek the services of a cosmetic dentist. It may be that your teeth have become discolored from smoking or a longtime pattern of drinking coffee or tea. It may also be that the enamel on your...
Tobacco Use is Up since 2008+
A new report shows a sharp increase in pipe tobacco (used for roll-your-own cigarettes) and cigarette-like cigars since 2008 which have offset the declines in total cigarette consumption. Not good news! The U.S. Centers for Disease Control &...
Are Human Teeth as Tough as Shark Teeth?
Human teeth as shark teeth are both made up of enamel (the hard, white outer layer) and dentin (the slightly softer, yellowed inside) so someone decided to test to see if human teeth were as tough as shark teeth. They looked at the Mako & Tiger...