Gum disease is an infection of the tissues that surround and support your teeth. It is a major cause of tooth loss in adults. Because gum disease is usually painless, you may not know you have it. Also referred to as periodontal disease, gum disease is caused by plaque, the sticky film of bacteria that […]
What is a dental cavity?
The following video is very informative on what a dental cavity (aka: dental caries) is. https://youtu.be/hTK0iua4tNAVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: What is a Cavity? (https://youtu.be/hTK0iua4tNA) Dental caries (caries is Latin for “rottenness”[1]), also known as tooth decay, cavities, or caries, is breakdown of teeth due to the activities of bacteria.
Dental Insurance Myths
Michigan Dental Association has a lot of good information on their website. One of the articles I recently came across was “Dental Insurance Myths”. On a daily basis we receive many questions regarding dental insurance; so here are some Dental Insurance Myths we wanted to pass along to you. MYTH: I can’t go to the […]
What is halitosis and how can I get rid of it?
According to Wikipedia the definition of Halitosis is: also known as bad breath, is a symptom in which a noticeably unpleasant odor is present on the exhaled breath. Concern about halitosis is estimated to be the third most frequent reason for people to seek dental care, following tooth decay and gum […]
What are Dental Sealants?
Did you know that your child could benefit from sealants as a way of preventing dental decay? The grooves and depressions that form the chewing surfaces of the back teeth are extremely difficult (if not impossible) to clean of bacteria and food. As the bacteria reacts with the food, acids form and break down the […]
Reporting child abuse and neglect
Did you know that there are over 3.6 million cases of child abuse cases reports every year? We as dental professionals are obligated to report child abuse or neglect if observed in our dental office. There are 4 types of child abuse; physical, sexual, emotional and neglect. It is our responsibility to be aware of […]
The Truth About Alcohol and The Mouth
Did you know that alcohol consumption can effect the mouth and increases your risk for oral cancer? Alcohol comes in contact with the lips, tongue, gingival tissue, mucosal tissue, pharynx, esophagus and the larynx. When alcohol comes in contact it causes irritation which in turn causes an increase risk for cancer in these locations. According to the American Cancer […]
Dental Care For Infants
It is recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) that a dental home be established for an infant by the age of 12 months. The purpose of this is to institute preventative measures against dental decay and assist with choosing good dietary habits along with providing proper oral hygiene instruction for the primary teeth […]
Ultrasonic scaling and the benefits to YOU…..the patient!!!!
There are several benefits to having your teeth cleaned with an ultrasonic scaler….here are few. (1) more efficient removal of dental plaque (as known as Biofilm) and calculus with ultrasonic instrumentation (2) decreased treatment time, especially with heavy deposits (3) ultrasonic tip spray promotes elimination of dental plaque/Biofilm (4) ultrasonic instruments rid the radicular surfaces (pockets) of bacterial […]
National Dental Hygiene Month
Did you know that Dr. Fones established the 1st Dental Hygiene Program in 1913? The first class of graduating Dental hygienists consisted of 27 students in November 1914. The 1st Licensed Dental Hygienist was Irene Newman in 1917. In September 1923 the American Dental Hygienist Association was organized. In 1952 all states license Dental Hygienists. […]
