The field of dentistry has benefited greatly from advances in technology. One advance that has revolutionized many dental procedures is the air brush, or air abrasion, device. If you hate the sound of a drill, are afraid of needles, or have sensitive teeth, you will love air brush technology.
Kids of all ages with a sweet tooth look forward to Halloween and a treasure trove of candies and treats. It is also the time emergency visits to see us skyrocket due to a chipped or cracked tooth from biting hard candy. And we all know the long-term effect that sugar has for creating dental caries and related issues. But Halloween hasn’t always been a day drenched in sugar. Read on to discover how Halloween has evolved into what it is today, and some tips to make it less frightening.
Technology is constantly helping meet patient needs by making dentistry more precise, efficient, and above all else, comfortable. Laser dentistry, or more precisely, Waterlase laser dentistry, is a technology that has revolutionized the way many procedures are performed.
We have seen a lot of patients over the years at Caring Dental of Spotswood, and we have enjoyed helping each one to achieve better oral health. One of the ways we help is by providing accurate information about oral health care and dispelling any falsehoods or “myths” they share with us. Here are a few we would like to share with you.
It is estimated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that over 100 million Americans have diabetes or prediabetes. Diabetes is a metabolic disorder that interferes with the body’s ability to process the glucose produced from the foods we eat into usable energy. Did you know that it can also affect your oral health?
High blood sugar weakens the immune system, so those with diabetes have a decreased ability to combat the bacteria that can cause infection in the gums. In fact, research indicates that those with diabetes are three times more likely to develop gum disease than those who aren’t diabetic.
The diabetes-oral health connection is a two-way street. Not only are people with diabetes more susceptible to serious gum disease, but periodontal disease could make it harder to control blood sugar levels, which could contribute to the progression of diabetes.
Have you ever bought a new car and told yourself, “I’m going to take great care of this car. I’ll wash it every week, change the oil when due, do the mileage tune-ups and keep the inside spotless”? But the “new” wears off and little by little your commitment fades and the tasks are performed…
We know you have options when it comes time to visit a dentist. At Caring Dental of Spotswood we are dedicated to providing the most comfortable dentistry possible. You may have recently seen our post on Facebook and wondered how do we do that? Our Caring and Experienced Team Our team has years of dedication…
The time of year for reunions, weddings, vacations, and other special social events is upon us. Do you need a crown to look and feel your best, but think you just don’t have time to get it done? Well, think again. I can get you in and out of our office with a new crown…
Did you know that in the 1600s, the fifth leading cause of death was from oral infections and other problems related to teeth? We have made a lot of progress away from that statistic, but deaths from oral problems still happen. More than 61,000 hospitalizations due to periapical abscesses occurred during one recent eight-year period…
At Caring Dental of Spotswood, it’s our mission to make sure our patients are comfortable, no matter what treatment they may need. From our friendly team members to sedation dentistry, we do everything we can to live up to our name. From years of experience, we know that sometimes all a person needs to feel…
