Published documents by Beth Guide

2009

The term Pulpectomy is the technical term for the procedure colloquially known as a root canal. In actuality, a root canal is actually tooth structure, not a procedure. In the middle of every tooth, there is a hollow area that contains the softest tissue found in a tooth, known as the pulp. Pulp is found mostly in the crown of a tooth (the visible portion we see above the gum line), but...

Healthy Snacks For Your Kids Published on 24/08/2009

Children love to eat almost as much as they love to play. This is sometimes a problem, though. Kids do not always eat healthy snacks to fill in the gaps between meals. Sugary foods, especially ones that are sticky and adhere to teeth, are leading causes of cavities in kids. To keep this from happening, parents sometimes have to be very proactive, and even a bit creative, in creating...

Panographic Dental X-Rays Is An Advanced Procedure Published on 24/08/2009

There are many types of x-rays used in dentistry. X-rays help dentists find cavities and problems beneath the gums that the naked eye and standard dental instruments cannot detect. They are invaluable tools for the accurate diagnosis of scores of conditions commonly treated in both general dentistry and cosmetic dentistry. Bitewing X-Rays Bite wing x-rays are the most common type used...

How To Prevent And Treat Canker Sores Published on 24/08/2009

Most Dentist Can Treat & Prevent canker sores that torment millions of Americans. For some, they occur only occasionally. For other people, they are chronic, and cause constant pain and misery. Canker sores torment millions of Americans. For some, they occur only occasionally. For other people, they are chronic, and cause constant pain and misery. Scientists have yet to discover what...

Maintaining To Keep Your Teeth Clean Published on 24/08/2009

The foundational practice of maintaining clean and healthy teeth is brushing your teeth after each and every meal. In addition to consistently brushing, it is also just as important to use the right type of toothbrush. Always, without exception, use a soft bristle toothbrush. Medium and hard bristle brushes will damage your gums. It is also important to make sure that the head of...

Tooth Restorations Are Made Differently Thanks To CAD-CAM Dental Technology Published on 24/08/2009

CAD-CAM technology has changed the way that tooth restorations are made, and it has made it possible now for people to stop procrastinating about seeking out restorative services when necessary. Many people know they need tooth restoration services and have every intention of seeking out a cosmetic dentist when they have time. Unfortunately, many people continue to procrastinate because...

Dental Problems That Occur Due To a Sweet Tooth Published on 24/08/2009

You may be one of millions of American adults who are plagued with a sweet tooth. You simply cannot get enough sugar, and sometimes you find yourself eating midnight snacks and going back to bed with sugary debris stuck to your teeth. You know that this is unhealthy, but you keep doing it, because it is a habit. More than likely as well, this habit was formed long ago?before you were even...

Different Ways To Whitening Your Teeth Published on 24/08/2009

Whitening you teeth is easy to do. It can make you smile with more confidence by significantly improving your appearance. Research indicates that more and more people are retaining their natural teeth. This is because of better hygiene and more proactive preventative care. However, as teeth age, they begin to darken naturally. Teeth darken even more after years of prolonged exposure...

Nitrous Oxide Helps Deal With Pain During Surgery Published on 24/08/2009

Some people are terrified of going to the dentist. They have extremely sensitive mouths and perceive almost any dental procedure to be painful. Nitrous oxide is often needed for these patients to make dental treatments more comfortable, gentle, and pain-free. Nitrous oxide is an odorless and colorless combination of two different gases?nitrogen and oxygen. It is used for calming both...

Cosmetic Dentists Also Perform Root Canal Treatments Published on 24/08/2009

If you have an infected tooth and put off having it treated, you could find yourself in a Houston hospital. An infected tooth will never heal itself, and the infection will spread into the jaw and bloodstream. A root canal is the only safe and proven method of removing this infection. Even if the tooth is pulled, the source of the infection below the gum line will still need to be dealt...