New Directions in Oral Health Care – Dentist Sandy Springs
The hygienist plays an intricate role in your oral health care. At a minimum the role includes periodontal disease evaluation, taking x-rays and a patient’s periodontal charting. Traditionally, they engaged in cleaning and flossing the teeth under the theory that at healthy mouth was primarily necessary for the patient to keep their teeth. While this […]
Enjoy Strawberries the Tooth-Wise Way – Dentist Sandy Springs
Considered a “super-fruit,” the strawberry is rich in antioxidants and extremely beneficial to heart health. Low in calories but high in vitamin C, potassium, fiber and folic acid, strawberries are a tasty part of a healthy diet — but too much of a good thing can be bad for your teeth. […]
Older patients have special dental needs – Dentist Sandy Springs
Mouths, like people, are affected by years as well as by genes. If you’re over 60, your oral chemistry is changing—and thorough examinations of gums and salivary glands can be a lifesaving early detector of oral cancer or other disease. Older Americans are becoming a larger segment of our population and suffer disproportionately from oral diseases, […]
What are dental veneers? Sandy Springs Dentist tells all.
Veneers are wafer-thin laminates of tooth-colored material made of either porcelain, ceramic or composite bonding material. They are bonded with cement to the front surface of teeth to improve their aesthetic appearance. It’s really not that much different from brick on the front of one’s home. Many dentists use the alternative analogy that dental veneers […]
Afraid of the Dentist? Dentist Sandy Springs
Some Perceptions Never Change It seems that no matter how far we have come in the world of modern dentistry, the perception of the dentist has not changed much since the days of the old west where the barber put his foot in your chest and yanked out your tooth. Research by the British Dental […]
Don’t Take Chances with Chipped Teeth – Dentist Sandy Springs
In the movies, a simple pratfall usually gets a big laugh, and a resulting chipped tooth can have the audience rolling in the aisles. But in real life, a chipped tooth due to trauma is no laughing matter. Besides possible pain and damage, a chipped tooth can cause a lot of embarrassment. If you have […]
Sleep Apnea Treatment – Dentist Sandy Springs
Sleep apnea is a disorder characterized by abnormal pauses in breathing or instances of abnormally low breathing, during sleep. If you’ve been diagnosed with sleep apnea, you know it’s more than your sleep that is affected by your snoring. Disruptions in sleep can be caused by a variety of issues, from teeth grinding (bruxism) to […]
Wisdom Teeth Removal – Dentist Sandy Springs
An oral surgeon or a general dentist can extract your wisdom tooth[1]. A good percentage of the time if they are impacted we refer out to one of our participating referrals. The procedure can be done in the dentist’s office and most of the time that is the case. However, it is possible that you […]
The Importance of Oral Hygiene – Dentist Sandy Springs
Good oral hygiene is important towards maintaining one’s overall health. It is generally appreciated within the dental and medical community that poor oral health can be linked to heart and lung disease, diabetes, stroke, extremely high-birth weight, and premature births. The presence of oral problems is usually the first warning sign of some of these […]
Prosthodontic Dentist: Modern Dentistry : Sandy Springs
Today, more and more people are becoming aware of what cosmetic dentistry has to offer in their everyday lives. With this awareness, there appears to be an increase in the demand for general dentists to offer cosmetic dentistry in a fast and effective manner. More than ever before, dentists are challenged to create a beautiful […]
FDA moves to Deter Smoking – Dentist Sandy Springs
The rate of smoking in America has been cut roughly in half, to about 19 percent, from 42 percent in 1965. Yet smoking remains the leading cause of preventable death, killing 443,000 Americans a year, according to the CDC located here in Atlanta, GA. According to the government, an estimated 4,000 youths try their first […]
NO Excuse to Skip Your Dental Visits : Dentist Sandy Springs
The first step towards good dental health is brushing and flossing, which costs all of $3.00 to $5.00 every 3 to 5 months. After that it is about education and knowledge. It’s pretty obvious that the last few years of this economic crisis may have caused people to make some tough choices with scarce funds. […]
Oral Cancer – Sandy Springs Dentist
In 2015 more than 43,250 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer and approximately 8,000 to 10,000 will die of the disease. According to the National Cancer Institute (NCI) oral cancer, which is more common than leukemia, Hodgkin’s disease, and cancers of the brain, liver, bone, thyroid gland, stomach, ovaries, and cervix, is a major cause […]
How To Find a Good Dentist? Sandy Springs
That’s really a tough question. And for our practice (in Sandy Springs, GA) it’s even more difficult because we don’t advertise using conventional methods. Ninety-five (95%) percent or more of our patients are referral based, either from an existing patient or another referring dentist. Given our history and experience, we recommend asking for referrals from […]
From Idealization to Realization | Dentist Sandy Springs, GA
#dentistsandysprings This process identifies what you would like to see your ideal smile look like to implementing a plan that realizes what, how and when you can get there. All told, it requires experts to determine what should be done to approximate the ideal as closely as possible to avoid a less than optimal result […]
Why Conserve Water When Brushing? – Dentist Sandy Springs
Because we all need to do our part. But also, because it will pay for your home dental care. Water is taken for granted by most people in the US, but water is quickly become an at risk commodity because of our wasteful habits. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), “The average bathroom faucet […]
Top Prosthodontist – Dentist Sandy Springs
If you have seen the show Extreme Makeover or even heard about it – you have probably come to understand that “Cosmetic Dentistry” (or Aesthetic Dentistry) has the power to change people’s lives. The reality though, is that the term can be confusing because many “cosmetic” dentists are not trained by any program recognized by […]
Your Smile Is Priceless – Dentist Sandy Springs
Did you know that the shape, shade, length and spacing of your teeth can significantly affect your smile? And your smiles can greatly affect your self-esteem and confidence. Common conditions that impact negatively on your smile include broken, cracked or worn teeth, discolored teeth, missing teeth, crooked teeth, decayed teeth, gaps between your teeth and/or […]
