The secret to making a dental patients filling last longer could be as simple as watching the cement dry. A recent study found that paying close attention could make for better fillings. “Our works opens up the possibility of tailoring the strength of non-mercury cements by homing in on the special setting points, which we… Read More »
Drug addictions are serious problems in most areas and the have become so bad that many dentists have been forced to change their pain killer policies. Many addicts are coming to dentists for pain killers and expect to load up on drugs for simple dental procedures that may not require any at all. Although dentists… Read More »
The people who live in Grand Rapids love it but they say outsiders my take some time to get used to it. The city is full of fun events, great businesses and different people and cultures from all around the world. Grand Rapids has something for everyone and gets many new residents every year. Those… Read More »
Every parent hopes that their children will grow up with good dental hygiene habits and have healthy teeth. The best way to ensure that your children are taking care of their teeth is to teach them proper dental care at a young age. If you aren’t sure how to get your children interested in caring… Read More »
Some dental procedures are more difficult than others, but all dentists agree that they could benefit from for efficiency. A dental laser could be the help they need. Many dentists are already using these lasers in their practices and seem to like them. “Over my 22-year dental career, my patients have continually expressed a dislike… Read More »
Dental care is not an option for some people, simply because they can’t afford it. In order to help more people get the dental care they need, some dentists are offering their services for a pay as you feel fee. That means patients can pay however they feel they should or as much as they… Read More »
Oral cancer is now the tenth most common cancer in men. There are thousands of men diagnosed with oral cancer every year. The rise in oral cancer cases, Cancer Research UK in collaboration with Professor Richard Shaw at the University’s Institute of Translational Medicine, has launched a new toolkit for dentists. These toolkits could make… Read More »
While many veterans are entitled to benefits that include free dental care, not all veterans are eligible for such care or receive it. In order to make sure veterans get the dental care they need and deserve, many dentists are offering free dental care to veterans. “I was trying to get my teeth worked on… Read More »
Once tooth enamel is gone, it’s gone, or at least that is what dentists have always said. A recent study found that a new painless procedure could help regrow tooth enamel. The procedure known as “Electrically Assisted Enhanced Remineralisation,” can help repair teeth that are slightly damaged before a serious cavity forms. This could mean… Read More »
Are you wondering if you need to visit the local dentist? Maybe you haven’t been in a while but aren’t experiencing any problems? Maybe you have a minor problem and are wondering if it requires a dentist’s attention. You can easily perform a self exam on your teeth and gums and then determine if you… Read More »
