While the holidays are a time of family, friends, and a little self-indulgence, the New Year is a time for goal setting. The top New Years’ resolutions are always dominated by self-improvement like: Get healthy Get organized Get fit Read more Stress less Although many people set New Years’ resolutions, 80% of them fail by […]
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Is Dental Amalgam Harmful?
The term “amalgam fillings” might sound unfamiliar, but you probably know them as silver fillings…maybe you even have some! These kinds of fillings are made from dental amalgam, but many people wonder if that compound material is actually safe. History of Dental Amalgam Since the mid-nineteenth century, amalgam has been made from mercury, silver, copper, […]
Early Signs of a Cavity
The bacteria in our mouths react with the sugars left behind by almost everything we eat to form acid. This acid eats away at the enamel of our teeth. After these acids weaken the enamel, a pit or cavity is formed in or on the surface of the tooth. Many times, these cavities cannot be […]
Do Different Toothpastes Really Do Different Things?
Shopping in today’s modern world means having the ability to choose from tons of different brands for one single type of product. Sometimes, however, the amount of choices on the shelves can leave you scratching your head trying to decide what you actually want or need. This is no exception when it comes to purchasing […]
How Do You Know You Need a Root Canal?
The term “root canal” refers to both the inner part of the teeth where the pulp is located and also to the multistep restorative dental procedure to remove infected material, relieve pain, and seal it to protect against future root canal pain. A root canal may also involve removing the nerve for the infected tooth. […]
