Teeth Grinding – Dentist Sandy Springs
Most people probably grind and clench their teeth from time to time. But occasional teeth grinding does not usually cause harm. It’s when teeth grinding occurs on a regular basis the teeth can be damaged and other oral health complications can arise. Why Do People Grind Their Teeth?[1] Although teeth grinding can be caused by […]
Dental Advice for Moms-To-Be – Dentist Sandy Springs
Expecting a baby is a very exciting time, and you’re already on the right path if you’re staying on top of your dental health. With the proper dental care measures, you’ll increase your chances of having a smoother pregnancy, full-term delivery and healthy baby. If you’re planning to get pregnant, consider having your teeth cleaned […]
Women and Oral Health – Dentist Sandy Springs
As a woman, you know that your health needs are unique, including your oral health needs. And because your needs are unique, you need to take extra care of yourself. While women tend to take better care of their oral health than men do, women’s oral health is not significantly better than men’s. This is […]
Mouthwash and Oral Cancer – Dentist Sandy Springs
There appears to be controversy over whether mouthwash containing alcohol may be related to oral cancer. This controversy arises out the studies that show a link between oral cancer and the consumption alcohol. By extension, if drinking alcohol may cause cancer than so should alcohol based mouthwash. Michael Douglas is the most recent case in […]
The Mercury Filling Controversy – Dentist Sandy Springs
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 […]
Wisdom Teeth Removal – Dentist Sandy Springs
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 […]
Are You Thumbing Your Mouth At Me? Dentist Sandy Springs
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 […]
The Difference between Dental and Physician Health Care Costs
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 […]
Do Children Grind Their Teeth? Dentist Sandy Springs
Absolutely, yes. Approximately 15% to 33% of children grind their teeth. Children who grind their teeth tend to do so at two peak times in their lives – (1) when their baby teeth emerge and (2) when their permanent teeth come in.[1] Some of this potential grinding is protected or goes unnoticed because of thumb […]
Dental Pulp Stem Cells – Sandy Springs
– may lead to heat stroke treatment Scientists in Taiwan have found that intravenous injections of stem cells derived from human exfoliated deciduous tooth pulp (SHED) have a protective effect against brain damage from heat stroke in mice. Their finding was safe and effective and so may be a candidate for successfully treating human patients […]
Dental Insurance – Dentist Sandy Springs
Whether you need emergency service, or just a routine exam, X-rays and a cleaning, you will find that dental costs have remained relatively flat over the past 30 years. About 108 million people in the U.S. have no dental insurance, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. You need to question the […]
Dentist Sandy Springs: How much do Sealants cost?
About 90% of the decay found in children’s teeth occurs in surfaces pits and fissures. To solve this problem, dental sealants act as a physical barrier to cavity-causing bacteria invading the pits and fissures. A sealant is a plastic resin material applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth. This material is bonded into […]
Dental Implant Costs: Sandy Springs
The cost of a dental implant can range from $1800 to $5000.00. The exact cost varies in the same way that each patient presents a unique set of circumstances and factors. The variables that may affect the procedure range from the patient’s age, oral health, jaw bone anatomy, bone grafting to whether or not more […]
Dentist Sandy Springs: Why you might be better off seeing a Prosthodontist
(Prosthodontist = ADA cosmetic dentist) Prosthodontic dentists are gaining popular recognition as patients become more familiar with the advances in dentistry and how they can enhance their everyday lives. Prosthodontists are expert dentists with a post graduate ADA recognized degree focused on a complete knowledge of dentistry, where function and aesthetics are melded into the […]
