1. If you have kids and your municipal water supply does not have the recommended level of fluoride, talk to your pediatrician about fluoride supplements. Fluoride strengthens both the teeth you can see and the ones still forming in the jaw. 2. Set a timer when you brush to make sure you spend at least […]
Chipped Tooth? No Need To Panic
There are basically two ways to handle a chipped tooth: 1. Panic. 2. See dentist Brian McKay right away and get on with life. dentist Brian McKay at Advanced Cosmetic & Laser Dentistry can fix a chipped tooth in a jiffy by determining the right solution and expertly preforming the procedure. Decay, missing teeth, braces, […]
Dental Problem? There Is Always A Solution!
There is no doubt that a healthy, pleasing smile positively affects one’s life. It lets us convey confidence and friendliness in business and social settings. A beautiful healthy smile also impacts our personal relationships. When we smile, we appear (and feel!) younger and more attractive. Research has shown that smiling also helps reduce stress, increase […]
Can dental problems cause severe headaches?
My head has been hurting for three months now. It feels like it is in a vice. My doctor has run tons of tests and says there is absolutely nothing wrong with me. I’m pretty sure he thinks the whole thing is in my head- no pun intended. I don’t know what to do and […]
Photo of bulimia teeth damage
We found a web page that has some photos of a bulimia victims. Here is one of the photos. Photo credit: Healthline The typical pattern we see is illustrated in this photo: complete loss of enamel on the insides of the upper front teeth, causing a yellowing of the teeth. You’ll also notice missing enamel […]
What is a TMJ Specialist?
There is a great variation among dentists in their interest in treating temporo-mandibular dysfunction (TMD). Some dentists hate doing it – if they have a patient with this problem, they will refer them to another dentist. Other dentists enjoy it immensely. What is the difference? The temporomandibular joint is very complex. It’s the only joint […]