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There’s no more common dental procedure than a filling. But, even for the select few who’ve somehow avoided all dental imperfections, the thought of getting a filling probably doesn’t inspire much stress.
For this reason, we probably take these procedures a bit for granted. We’re here today to “fill” that knowledge gap!
When the ...
Tooth restorations, like dental fillings, are necessary to maintain optimal oral health.
Dental fillings are used to repair cavities, chips, and cracks in the teeth and can be used to fill gaps or protect a tooth's root from further damage. Fillings are called for in the event of a cavity or lesion on the surface of ...
Often, when our patients find out they have a cavity and need a dental filling, they’re immediately worried about how this filling will affect the look of their smile. Most of these patients think about traditional silver fillings that are visible in the mouth and wonder how they can possibly hide a metal filling when they smile.
While it’s true silver ...
I love fixing teeth. Fixing teeth is a pretty integral part of my job much like it is a part of all dentists job. Probably the hardest thing about being a dentist though is that each dentist has a different way to fix teeth. The joke goes that if three different dentists examine a patient, the patient will ...
One of the most common procedures that I do in my office is fillings. Fillings are essentially a surgical treatment of an infection on a tooth where I remove the infection/cavity and I replace the lost tooth part with either a white or silver filling. Much like every other surgery, the body will need time to heal, and ...
Dental decay is one of the most common diseases in adults and children. While it is preventable, today’s sugary diets combined with inadequate dental care still means that most people will need a filling in our Gretna, LA dental office at some point during their lives.
Dental fillings stabilize your teeth in a few ways.
When you ...
The existence of cavities has plagued humans since the beginning of history. While we understand some of what causes them, recent research uncovers more about the actual microbes that contribute to decay – primarily, fungus and bacteria. When we eat, microbes form on the teeth, and the food particles left behind from food and drinks feeds the microbes and promotes ...
A recent article in New Scientist highlights a recent discovery about an ice age filling discovered in Italy made out of a natural, ancient form of asphalt. Hiding that filling when you smile would be difficult!
Fortunately, when you seek family dentistry in the Gretna, LA area, you can count on a much more attractive and painless option. We offer ...
Dental decay begins with acidity from bacteria, which feeds on food particles left behind after eating. Researchers recently started to explore the relationship between dental caries (decay), bacteria, and other microorganisms present in the mouth during the decay process.
Not all bacteria are bad, of course. You have probably seen talk of probiotics and gut health in the news. As it ...
So for the past two blogs, I’ve discussed what causes cavities which is bacteria producing acid after eating carbohydrates. In this article, I wanted to discuss how to prevent cavities. As the old axiom goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of the cure, prevention of cavities is much cheaper than actually fixing cavities. Most people understand the ...