Teeth Whitening – Dentist Sandy Springs
More and more the aesthetics of teeth are of great importance to patients, including tooth color. The color of teeth is influenced by a combination of their natural color and the presence of any external stains that may form on the tooth surface. The type of natural stain and initial tooth color can play a […]
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 […]
4 Steps to Promoting Good Oral Health – Dentist Sandy Springs
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 […]
How much do dental fillings cost? Dentist Sandy Springs
The cost depends the type of filling material and the complexity of restoration. Amalgams are cheaper than composites but amalgams last significantly longer if you are not concerned about aesthetics.[1] You might think to call a local dentist from the internet and ask. But the problem with a quote over the phone is that each […]
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 […]
