A New Way To Numb
In the dental office, we never mention the “n” word…the one that rhymes with beedle. If it weren’t for the “beedles,” maybe we dentist would be more popular. Nobody likes “beedles,” but if we didn’t numb your tooth, we definitely wouldn’t remain friends.
But what if we could numb your tooth without you even knowing it? Or, better yet, what if we could do some procedures without the use of “beedles” altogether.
Can too much whitening harm tooth enamel?
There has always been some disagreement in the dental world about this question. Some past studies showed that high-concentration hydrogen peroxide-based products can cause increased porosity leading to demineralization and calcium loss, but results have always been inconclusive.
From Baby Bottle to Cup
Tooth decay can occur as soon as a baby’s teeth appear. One of the risk factors for early childhood caries (sometimes called “baby bottle tooth decay”) is frequent and prolonged exposure of a baby’s teeth to liquids containing sugar – including milk, formula, and fruit juice.
Because decay can destroy the teeth of an infant or young child, parents should encourage their children to drink from a cup by their first birthday.
Greystone Smile Design is proud to offer Opalescence Boost 1 hour in-office whitening. This video demonstrates how easy this procedure is. It takes about an hour and has amazing results! We use desensitizers before and after the procedure, making sensitivity minimal. Check it out today!
Related Articles:
Birmingham, Alabama Teeth Whitening
Related Links:
Watch Dr. Trent Buchanan on ABC 33/40’s “Talk of Alabama” discussing the many ways to whiten your smile!
Related Articles:
Tell Me About Over-the-Counter Whitening
Teeth Whitening Myths Revealed
Related Links:
I Heard It Through The Grapevine…
We’ve all heard that an apple a day keeps the doctor away. But, have you ever heard about raisins helping to keep the dentist away?
Raisins have been shown to provide many overall health benefits. They can help maintain blood sugar levels in athletes, and the high fiber content can help regulate intestinal function. Also, antioxidants are present to reduce cancer risks, and the potassium content can help maintain blood pressure. If that’s not enough, the small, convenient packages can be excellent at controlling hunger.
But what are the effects on teeth? With all the sugar and stickiness, they must be toward the top of the dentist’s no no list…right? Not so fast my friend.
To read the rest of this article, click here.
The Best Source of Caffeine for Your Oral Health
Can you live without caffeine? I know I can’t. I patient recently asked me what the best “source” of caffeine was based on oral health. A great question!
My aunt started a new diet, which refrained her from caffeine…and she claimed she lost 6 friends! As Americans, we are all addicted to caffeine, in one way or another. Ninety percent of all Americans will ingest caffeine in some form each day. This fact makes caffeine the most popular drug in America, and one of the most addictive. Caffeine gives you energy, makes you feel awake, and makes you feel happy.
The most common delivery methods are via sodas, chocolate, coffee, tea, and energy drinks. But, which one is best for your teeth? With our caffeine-crazed society, we’ll explore the good and the bad for the most popular caffeine-containing foods and drinks. Areas evaluated will be focused on amounts of caffeine, sugar content, teeth staining potential, and erosiveness.
Reception Area
Reception Area
Main Corridor
Treatment Room
Treatment Room
Related Links:
What Over-the-Counter Whitening Product is Best?
We’ve covered Teeth Whitening Myths, Toothbrushes, Toothpaste, Chewing Gum, but now another great question arises – What is the best over-the-counter whitener and do they really work?
Bombarded by ads, commercials, and the gazillion different brands to choose from, this can be mind boggling. Then to make you go really crazy, throw in the different choices of strips, paint-on gels, or rinses. Wow!
Read on for the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth to calm your teeth whitening confusion.
Click here to read the rest of this article.
“Hey Doc, can you make these white spots on my teeth go away?” Yes we can!
The term “minimally invasive” or ”minimal intervention” has been a common phrase in the medical field for some time now. You may have heard of minimally invasive surgical procedures, including prostate surgery, hip replacements, and heart surgery, that produce less trauma, a smaller scar, and less recovery time. Dentistry has adopted this 21st century approach as well, with a primary emphasis on the management of tooth decay. These principles aim to identify and eliminate the risk factors, and if surgical intervention (filling) is necessary, the goal is to restore the cavity and preserve healthy tooth structure in the process.
To read the rest of this article, click here.
