Smiles are one of the first things that are noticed by others. A smile can portray emotions and show confidence and many people admire those who have beautiful smiles, such as celebrities. Thankfully with the use of cosmetic dentistry procedures, having a flawless smile is no longer just a dream. “With cosmetic dentistry patients are [...]

Wouldn’t it be easy if you could just dissolve plaque? While you may not be able to completely dissolve away the need for brushing and flossing – there are some home remedies that are proven to fight plaque. Of course, you have to start with brushing and flossing regularly, and making your fight against plaque [...]

If you took your fingernail and scraped it along your molars, what would you find? If you are like most people, your fingernail would come out with a thin filmy substance called plaque. In fact, according to the ADA, 82% of people do not do a thorough job removing plaque from the back teeth. And [...]

If plaque is left to sit on the surfaces of the teeth it turns into tartar, which is also called calculus. When it turns to tartar, it becomes a composite of minerals, food, and other bacteria that cannot be brushed away. You can feel it with your fingertips, and may not be able to scrape [...]

Last week several national dental organizations wrote to the State Department to voice their opinion about the international talks that are underway discussing the environmental impact of mercury and ways in which to minimize the introduction of mercury into the environment by way of regulating industries such as the dental industry that uses dental amalgam [...]