Archive for June, 2008


Advantages of Having a Dentist List

A dentist list consists of an updated and comprehensive database containing key information about dentists throughout the United States. This list of dentists throughout the country covers dentists of various specializations, from general dentistry to other more specific areas of the profession such as Maxillofacial Surgery and Orthodontics. A regularly updated dentist list covers key information such as mailing address, telephone numbers and fax numbers. With human beings possessing only one set of teeth, most might underestimate the need and importance of having a dentist list. However, having a regularly updated and comprehensive dentist list at hand does bring along with it certain advantages. Read More This Post...

The Other White Dental Crown

It is a common myth that silver amalgam fillings last forever. They are very durable but are not indestructible. There are several reasons why a silver filling can fail. Fillings have to endure an incredible amount of biting force and over time, they become worn and turn black, and their edges wear away. Moisture and temperature changes can also cause the filling to expand and contract. This expansion can create a wedging effect in the tooth, which can fracture or break off tooth structure. The expansion can also lift the surface of the filling slightly creating a gap where the filling meets the tooth and allow bacteria into the tooth. Read More This Post...

Cosmetic Dentistry and the Smile Makeover

Cosmetic dentistry is making more and more people sit up and take notice — mainly because the smile enhancement capabilities are expanding at an impressive rate. Not simply for television personalities or celebrities anymore, cosmetic smile makeovers are helping people realize that the smile they’ve always wanted is easier to get than they thought. Read More This Post...