Whenever I hear a patient ask about amalgam restorations (mercury fillings), I wonder why this question refuses to go away. For decades, amalgams have been considered the primary restorative material for posterior teeth (the ones in the back) because of their long time success. After enormous amounts of study, the World Health Organization, the FDI
An oral surgeon or a general dentist (even a prosthodontist) can extract a wisdom tooth. Ninety-nine percent of the time our practice refers out to one of our participating oral surgeons. Most of the time the procedure can be done in the office. However, it is possible that you could have the surgery in the
If you have a new born or have one on the way, you’re going to find out that infants have a natural instinct to suck as a way of nourishing and soothing themselves. Often, this leads to the child sucking on their fingers, a blanket, a stuffed animal or their thumb. Usually, this habit is
Sandy Springs Dentist Why the cost of your dental care really hasn’t increased that much? In fact it has either tracked or lagged behind the consumer price index and this is despite all the advances in dental technology. Compare that observation to your medical care costs. If you go in to see your dentist and
Good oral hygiene is important for maintaining your overall health. If you believe this and you should, then there are 4 essential guidelines of preventative care to maintaining good oral health[1]: Floss regularly and floss first- Individuals should floss on a regular basis after meals and before brushing their teeth. The reason you floss first
