It’s a daily battle many parents have: they want their kids to eat healthy, but they hate the endless whining and wheedling that goes along with it. It’s more important than you might think to stick to your principles and ensure you kids eat right. Coast Dental Chief Clinical Director Cindy Roark, DMD, explains how […]
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How to protect your child’s teeth and promote good nutrition. A consultation with Dr. Mary Jennings. Many parents work hard to provide healthy food choices at home, only to find that their kids succumb to unhealthy temptations during the school day that put general health – and teeth – at risk. Click on the image
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The practice of dentistry looks completely different today than it did 25 years ago. This list shows 9 big innovations in the dental industry that have helped dentists improve patients’ oral health in incredible ways. 1. Clear AlignersThe invention of clear aligners eliminates any embarrassment that adult patients may feel if they need braces to
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how a dentist can tell that you have a cavity? The best way is to look at an x-ray, which clearly shows how dental decay is impacting the enamel of the tooth. The dentist also uses an instrument called an explorer to tap along the teeth; if a spot feels soft instead of solid, that’s
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Dental implants, which are surgically-implanted replacements for tooth roots, can dramatically improve someone’s smile, confidence, and quality of life. Implants mimic the function of real teeth and are permanent, durable, and fixed. The titanium implant fixture fuses to the natural bone in one’s jaw through a process called osseointegration and stops bone loss that would
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Despite their small size, your teeth are actually very complex and constantly changing as you age. In order to properly care for your teeth, it is essential to understand the anatomy of your teeth. Teeth Contain Layers All teeth have three layers: enamel, dentin, and pulp. The enamel is the outermost layer and is
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At Coast Dental, we know that candy is hard to resist this time of year. Here are 5 mouthwatering recipe ideas for some ghoulishly good Halloween treats that won’t rot your teeth. Source: cocinandoconcatman.com No eye of newt or toe of frog needed here. These wickedly easy broomsticks can be conjured up before you
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People delay dental care is because of the cost, according to a Consumer Reports survey published in February 2012. But delaying dental treatment just allows decay and infection to worsen, and the damage becomes more extensive and more expensive to fix. Here’s a quick look at retail costs of common procedures, based on the 80th percentile
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Does your mouth look like this? If you have an old amalgam filling, you may notice that it’s corroding around the edges. Typically, a silver metal filling will last for 12 years, but some need to be replaced in as little as five years. Teeth grinding, heavy biting and other conditions can weaken the filling,
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Does your mouth look like this? Teeth grinding and other factors can cause severe erosion, as in the case of this patient. She originally came in because of a toothache. She needed a root canal and periodontal disease treatment, and as she was talking about the condition of her mouth, she asked if there was
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Whether you’re caring for an elderly parent, a loved one who is injured, or a family member who is ill or has special needs, there are steps you can take to help them smile. The mouth is the gateway to the body. Good oral hygiene helps prevents tooth decay and periodontal (gum) disease. Clinical studies
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A patient came in with severe gum recession where the root was exposed in front of one tooth. It didn’t hurt; it just looked strange and she wanted to know if it was a problem. Normally, the teeth have adequate gum tissue to cover the roots, which should be embedded in bone. There is a
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