Tuesday, December 18, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
OUT WITH THE OLD AND IN WITH THE NEW!
Silver vs. Composite Restorations: It’s Not All About the Looks
If you ever had fillings done before the 1990’s, chances are they were amalgam fillings, or more commonly known as silver fillings. Despite what the name implies, the filling (restoration) is not entirely made of silver, but rather a mixture of two or more metals, such as silver, copper, tin and mercury. Amalgam fillings require the removal of additional healthy tooth structure, darken/stain the remaining enamel and are aesthetically unappealing.
Thanks to advances in the dental field, today we have a superior option for dental fillings, composite resin. This type of restoration is a mixture of acrylic resin and glass-like particles. And unlike an amalgam filling, it bonds to the tooth. Composite fillings also permit for preservation of more tooth structure, have a low risk of leakage, do not corrode, are resistant to breakage, and can be matched to fit the unique shade of the patient’s mouth.
Nothing Lasts Forever
A dental filling may last many years before it needs to be replaced; however, constant assault from eating and drinking, or stress from clenching or grinding, or simply the passage of time will eventually cause amalgam fillings to fail. Because amalgam fillings sit in the tooth rather than bond to the tooth like composite restorations do, the edges of the filling break down, cause leakage and lead to recurrent decay underneath the filling. This problem is often not visible in dental x-rays; therefore, regular dental examinations are important to detect this problem at an early stage. If fillings are not replaced when this happens, the decay can progress and infect the dental pulp. At this point, you’ll need a root canal! Don’t wait until the tooth hurts or a crack appears in a filling to replace a restoration. Often, the fact that it hurts means it is too late to treat the tooth with the most conservative approach and the treatment becomes more extensive and expensive.
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If you ever had fillings done before the 1990’s, chances are they were amalgam fillings, or more commonly known as silver fillings. Despite what the name implies, the filling (restoration) is not entirely made of silver, but rather a mixture of two or more metals, such as silver, copper, tin and mercury. Amalgam fillings require the removal of additional healthy tooth structure, darken/stain the remaining enamel and are aesthetically unappealing.
Thanks to advances in the dental field, today we have a superior option for dental fillings, composite resin. This type of restoration is a mixture of acrylic resin and glass-like particles. And unlike an amalgam filling, it bonds to the tooth. Composite fillings also permit for preservation of more tooth structure, have a low risk of leakage, do not corrode, are resistant to breakage, and can be matched to fit the unique shade of the patient’s mouth.
Nothing Lasts Forever
A dental filling may last many years before it needs to be replaced; however, constant assault from eating and drinking, or stress from clenching or grinding, or simply the passage of time will eventually cause amalgam fillings to fail. Because amalgam fillings sit in the tooth rather than bond to the tooth like composite restorations do, the edges of the filling break down, cause leakage and lead to recurrent decay underneath the filling. This problem is often not visible in dental x-rays; therefore, regular dental examinations are important to detect this problem at an early stage. If fillings are not replaced when this happens, the decay can progress and infect the dental pulp. At this point, you’ll need a root canal! Don’t wait until the tooth hurts or a crack appears in a filling to replace a restoration. Often, the fact that it hurts means it is too late to treat the tooth with the most conservative approach and the treatment becomes more extensive and expensive.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Thursday, August 23, 2012
Tuesday, August 14, 2012
Wednesday, August 8, 2012
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Friday, May 11, 2012
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
Bottled Water and Tooth Decay
Is the increase in consumption of bottled water causing an increase in tooth decay?
Click here to read the article.
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Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Friday, February 24, 2012
Exercise Your Brain with These Healthy Tips!!
Games that Help Train Your Brain
A mental fitness plan to boost memory, amp creativity, and fine-tune focus.
Read more at Women's Health: http://www.womenshealthmag.com
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Friday, February 17, 2012
HEART ATTACK
Demographic studies of 1,372 subjects showed those with periodontal disease were 2.7 times more likely to have a heart attack.
Wednesday, February 15, 2012
Kidney Cancer-49% More Risk
A demographic study of nearly 50,000 men showed that those with periodontal disease (gum disease) had a 49% higher risk of kidney cancer!
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Friday, February 10, 2012
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
10 Easy Ways to Sneak In a Workout
Just some extra motivation to keep your resolution goals throughout February.
www.fitnessmagazine.com
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Friday, January 27, 2012
Friday, January 20, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
New Year's Resolution Tips
Here are some tricks to help you with the New Year's Resolution.
Jennifer Hudson's Weight Loss Recipes
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
Leftover Sweet Tooth from the Holidays?
Here's an easy recipe for sorbet to help you transition into your New Year's resolution.
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