***UPDATED: January 30, 2013*** Yet another step has been made towards pain-free dentistry with a recent study out of the University of Otago Dental School in New Zealand. After finding that a high number of children who have had extensive dental work done suffer most from anxiety and fear of the dentist, a new technique […]
Many Americans miss out on the benefits of regular trips to the dentist, potentially putting their general health at risk, because they experience dental phobia, or fear of anything related to the dentist. There are many factors that can contribute to this phobia and with the latest research showing a strong connection between oral health […]
Choosing the right sedation dentist is important to an overall superior experience. At Miami Dental Sedation Spa, sedation dentists meet one on one with each patient to understand their unique situation and needs. It's crucial to have alone time with your dentist beforehand to get a comfort level and ask a few key questions to […]
***UPDATED: February 8, 2016*** Several studies have proven the health benefits of green tea, but new research from the University of Illinois, College of Dentistry has found that compounds in black tea are also beneficial. The study revealed that those compounds are capable of killing or suppressing growth of cavity-causing bacteria, such as Lactobacillus and […]
There are many things that can cause our teeth to become discolored. Some of these things are out of our control, but there are many things we do which may be causing our teeth to become yellow or even brown. According to Web MD, there are ten main culprits causing our society discolored teeth. These […]
The American Dental Association (ADA) is excited about the government's new recommendations on fluoride in drinking water across the nation. The ADA continues to advocate for community water fluoridation at proposed levels. According to the article "ADA Commends New Fluoride Recommendations" by Craig Palmer Dr. Raymond F. Gist, the president of the ADA, believes this […]
Have you ever wondered what you would look like with a different smile? Is there something about your smile you'd like to change, but your not exactly sure how to go about it? Well, Miami sedation dentists offer a great solution to this called a Trial Smile. A trial smile is a unique way to […]
If you are missing teeth, whether in the back or front of your mouth, know that you have many options to fix your smile. Modern dentistry has made it possible to replace missing teeth with natural looking methods. Whether you lost your teeth through an accident, decay or genetics implants are one of the best […]
Many dentists offer an important cancer screening which enables the dentist to catch oral cancers early and treat them quickly. This process called ViziLite Plus, is a oral lesion identification system which is like the PAP smear for cervical cancer or the Mammogram for breast cancer. According to the ViziLite Plus website, one American dies […]
Root canals have the reputation of being an excruciating experience for patients and many run from the idea of getting one. This is not in patients' best interest since a root canal may be necessary for good oral health. Severe decay can affect the tooth pulp which is where the nerve and blood channels reside […]