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Cosmetic Dentistry Financing FAQ’s Cosmetic dentistry financing can be the most viable way to obtain cosmetic dentistry today. Cosmetic dentistry finance companies have a broad range of options that can work well for most everyone. So, cosmetic dentistry financing can usually get you the treatment you want, when you want it! Does cosmetic dentistry financing offer comparable rates to credit cards? Cosmetic dentistry financing may offer comparable rates to credit cards. In some cases, the rates are better than your […]

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Tooth loss linked to dementia was the end result of a British Dental Health Foundation study involving over 4200 participants. Indeed, those participants who have lost teeth were at an increased risk of early stage dementia.  All participants were over 65 years of age and had undergone a dental evaluation and the psychological assessment used to determine dementia. In fact, the majority of participants who had tooth loss and dementia revealed that they rarely went to a dentist for professional […]

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Gum disease affects as many as 75% of the population in some form.  In the earliest phase, gingivitis signified by gum inflammation and bleeding gums can be managed with the proper protocol from your dentist. When left untreated, gingivitis can progress to a dental infection, receding gums and tooth loss. Gum disease has also been linked to a variety of medical conditions. Most recently, study results published in the Journal of Periodontology  demonstrate that gum disease increases the risk for […]

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Children dentistry in Austin is a primary concern, just as it is throughout the U.S. Dental cavities is the most common illness among children in the U.S. Knowing that dental cavities can be prevented, we’d like to take this opportunity to provide you with tips to help ensure that your children can be cavity free during school years. In fact, untreated dental cavities can lead to dental infections that may become life threatening at the most serious stage. Learn more […]

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The American Chemical Society Journal recently published the results of a study demonstrating a bio-gel capable of regenerating tooth structure that may be used to treat cavities, potentially eliminating the need for dental fillings in years to come.  The study, led by Dr Nadia Benkirane-Jessel, a scientist at the Institut National de la Sante et de la Recherche Medicale (INSERM) Faculty of Medicine of Strasbourg, France, involved testing the bio material on cell cultures and laboratory mice. The idea behind […]

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This is an alert for pregnant women who are at an increased risk for developing gingivitis(periodontal disease), pregnancy tumors, and mild to severe gingival enlargement, according to a recent report published in General Dentistry, a peer-reviewed journal of the Academy of General Dentistry. In the olden days, pregnant women were not likely to go the dentist. There were concerns about the safety of dental procedures during pregnancy. However, today there has been more awareness created about the importance of oral […]

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The FDA determined quite sometime ago that silver amalgam tooth fillings are safe, despite reports that amalgam fillings pose risks for patients.  Now, the FDA advisory committee is holding a two day hearing to review the contention from eight consumer and dental organizations that the FDA did not use the proper means to identify safe mercury levels in amalgam dental fillings. Silver dental fillings, also known as amalgam fillings, typically contain 50% mercury, 35% silver, 13% tin, 2% copper, and […]

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Fluoride is an added ingredient in most community waters and an important protective force that fights against the eruption of cavities. In communities which do not have an adequate supply of fluoride in the water, dentists often prescribe prescription strength fluoride toothpaste to ensure that your teeth are properly protected. Yet, the amount of fluoride that is acceptable for use is always important to determine when placing fluoride in water. This is because 1 part per million of fluoride ions […]

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Just a little toothache that is intermittently bothersome? Two days of throbbing pain and patiently waiting for the next day when you suspect the pain will subside?  Bleeding gums when brushing which seems like a momentary inconvenience?  Have pain that only wakes you up briefly at night? Contending with sensitivity when brushing? These are some of the questions that may allow you to brush off your dental pain.  In truth, the first question to ask yourself when you have dental […]

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Bone grafting for a dental implant is a procedure that may be performed when a dentist determines that you do not have sufficient bone structure to support your teeth. It is a procedure that can be performed before the placement or a dental implant, dentures or bridges. Bone grafting may also be performed to repair jaw bone fractures. The objective in bone grafting is to allow bone tissue to reproduce around an implanted bone with the goal that the bone […]

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