Sealants Decrease Decay by 80% as Guidelines Get Updated Posted On September 14, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, Pediatric Clinic, smile, veneers Tooth decay is the most common chronic childhood illness, affecting 21% of kids aged 6 to 11 years and 58% of adolescents aged 12 to 19 years, according to the 2011 to 2012 National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey. Yet sealants can stop decay in its tracks, reducing its risks Read More
Are Cosmetic Veneers Right For You? Posted On June 1, 2016 | Dentist, General, Health, smile, veneers Most would love to have the perfect smile. Few people actually get that sort of thing naturally, so a great deal of people look at cosmetic dentistry to improve their teeth. One wonderful way of doing this is to get cosmetic veneers. Porcelain veneers make for an incredible smile and Read More
Cigarette smoking alters the mouth microbiota Posted On May 3, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, Invisalign, smile, Uncategorized, veneers Smoking significantly changes the mouth's microbiome, with potential implications for tooth decay and the ability to break down toxins, according to results published in the ISME (International Society for Microbial Ecology) Journal. Cigarette smoking is the number one cause of preventable disease and mortality in the US, leading to 480,000 deaths Read More
Could a probiotic pill prevent dental cavities? Posted On March 17, 2016 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, Invisalign, smile, veneers Dealing with cavities could one day be as simple as taking a supplement to keep unwanted bacteria in check, according to findings published in Applied and Environmental Microbiology. In 2011-2012, dental cavities, or caries, affected 91% of adults aged 20-64 years in the US, exacerbated by consumption of sugary foods and Read More
Improve your smile with Veneers Posted On December 28, 2015 | Dentist, Doctors, General, Health, Invisalign, veneers Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain used to recreate the natural look of teeth, while also providing strength and resilience comparable to natural tooth enamel. It is often the material of choice for those looking to make slight position alterations, or to change tooth shape, size, and/or color. VENEER CONSULTATION Read More