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Traditionally, silver fillings are used for repairing cavities. These fillings are a mixture of metals called amalgams. As these amalgams are known to be half mercury, this leads to many concerns. Mercury in most forms is a very toxic metal, even at its lowest levels. It may affect large numbers of people through dental amalgams. …

Dental bonding uses a durable tooth-colored plastic that is hardened with a special light, bonding it permanently to the tooth. It is used to repair decayed, chipped and cracked teeth. It is also used to deal with gaps between teeth, small or misshapen teeth, and to deal with exposed roots. Bonding is one of the…

A bridge is termed a bridge due to the fact that it ‘bridges the gap’ between two or more teeth. It is not removable by the wearer. It is a structure supported by teeth on both sides of a space in which it replaces a missing tooth or teeth. A bridge matches the adjoining teeth…

Good dental health care starts with a solid foundation. This means you should start thinking about the health of your baby’s teeth and gums right from the beginning. Parents may wonder why they need to think about dental care before their baby’s teeth have even arrived, but that is a great time to start good…

*If you’re reading this with a dental emergency, please contact us immediately!* Toothaches are of course the most common dental emergency. If there should be damage to teeth as in the instance of being knocked-out, broken or chipped, or even partially dislodged, those teeth can sometimes be saved. As quickly as possible get to a…

By Sam E. Ruvinov, D.D.S., Originally printed in St. Louis Women’s Journal Healthy teeth are a gift we often take for granted. Losing one or more teeth impacts our smile, our confidence, and enjoyment of favorite foods. Dental implant technology is taking us a step closer to ideal tooth replacement. They feel secure, look and…

Inlays are located on the top of the tooth, inside the cusps (bumps on top of the tooth), and are mainly used for cosmetic or restorative work. These inlays are composed of non-metallic or porcelain material and are natural looking. As with most dental procedures, an impression of the tooth is taken and used to…

Onlays are located on the top of the tooth, including the cusps (bumps on top of the tooth), and are mainly used for cosmetic or restorative work. These onlays are composed of non-metallic or porcelain material and are natural looking. Even though the amount of the existing damaged part of the tooth that must be…

“23% of 65-74 year olds have severe periodontal disease. In healthy adults, there is no diminution in the production of saliva in the course of aging. In all probability at least one of the medications used (by older people) will have an oral side effect – usually dry mouth (Xerostomia).” – U.S. Surgeon General’s Report…

Whether you choose to use an electric toothbrush or a manual toothbrush for your daily oral hygiene is really just a matter of personal choice. Both types of toothbrush will yield healthy results if you are brushing at least twice daily, for at least two minutes and taking care to do a good job. Make…