Tray-Based Tooth Whiteners Tray-based tooth whitening systems, purchased from your dentist, involve filling a mouth guard-like tray with a gel whitening solution — which contains a peroxide-bleaching agent. The tray is worn for a period of time, generally from a 30 to 60 minutes a day up to four weeks and even longer (depending on the […]
What is baby bottle decay?
In honor of National Children’s Dental Health Month we wanted to take a look at baby bottle decay. Tooth decay in infants and very young children is often referred to as baby bottletooth decay. Baby bottletooth decay happens when sweetened liquids or those with natural sugars (like milk, formula, and fruit juice) cling to […]
Do you clench or grind your teeth?
Bruxism also termed teeth grinding, is the excessive grinding of the teeth and/or clenching of the jaw. It is an oral parafunctional activity; i.e., it is unrelated to normal function such as eating or talking. Bruxism is a common problem; reports of prevalence range from 8–31% in the general population. Several […]
Why do we take blood pressures at your dental appointment???
We here at Hastings Family Dental Care not only care about your dental health we care about your overall general health. Hypertension, the medical term for high blood pressure, is the most common primary diagnosis in the United States. It is a major cause of cardiovascular (“cardio” – heart; “vascular” – blood vessel) disease (CVD), […]
Wisdom Teeth: Should They Stay or Should They Go?
Wisdom teeth, also referred to as third molars, get their name by being the last teeth to come in during young adulthood. As part of your dental visit, Dr. Randall will examine you to determine if your wisdom teeth are healthy and properly positioned. Every patient is unique, but in general, wisdom teeth may need […]
Ouch That’s Sensitive!
Do you ever experience dental hypersensitivity (aka sensitive teeth)? We as dental professionals hear on a daily basis the frustration of tooth sensitivity. Dental hypersensitivity is defined as a “short, sharp pain” arising from exposed dentin in response to stimuli which cannot be ascribed to any other form of dental defect or pathology. These stimuli are […]
Oral Cancer In The Dental Office
Does your dental office screen for oral cancer? Both dentists and hygienists play a critical role in detecting oral cancer. There are over 23,000 patients diagnosed with oral cancer annually with roughly 5,300 dying of this disease every year!!! The most common form of oral cancer is Squamous cell carcinoma which accounts for 90% of […]
