Oral hygiene

Do you think your teeth are less than perfect? Are you looking for ways to get a more impressive smile? You may be brushing every day, but that might not be enough to remove the more severe stains on your teeth. If you're thinking about having your teeth bleached, here are the answers to some of the things you may be wondering: Is it possible to to just use a store-bought teeth bleaching kit? A store bought kit can work for many people, but it is often not as effective as visiting your local…

crowns are not usually part of the body. Thus, it’s bound to feel a little different when biting down. The key is to tell the dentist so adjustments can be made to the bite. Post-procedure, patients should also ensure that they have good dental hygiene. While dental crowns do not rot, decay can start with the tooth that it’s fitted to. Dental crown procedures are quite common for both children and adults. It’s best to get a good dentist who can explain the procedure, and ensure a quality job…

judicial branch has to make sure that the law is constitutional for it to be passed. While the patient checks a make sure they are happy with the results before leaving the appointment. In conclusion the 3 branches of government relate to dental hygiene because the dental hygienist represents the legislative branch, the dentist represents the executive branch and finally the patent is the judicial…

Laser Gum Reshaping Therapy Are you currently suffering from an overly gummy smile that you would like to get rid of? We offer laser gum reshaping therapy to help create the appearance you want. At Jeffrey Busch, DDS, we work hard to make sure our patients feel great about their new smiles — and this procedure will help you feel confident about your new toothy grin. Below we have answered some of the most common questions about our gummy smile treatment. Please feel free to contact our office…

Brush, floss, eat right and use an oral irrigator (commonly called a Water-Pik or Jet) to keep your teeth and mouth healthy. If your teeth hurt and you can’t brush them because it’s too painful, rinse your mouth with lukewarm salt water. Eat soft, warm foods or drink liquids til you can…

Laser Teeth Whitening Can Brighten Your Coffee-Stained Teeth If you sip on coffee all day long to keep you going, your teeth may be affected by it. Coffee contains pigments that get into the tiny ridges of your enamel and build up to create stains. If you confine coffee drinking to the morning and brush your teeth after you drink it, you're at less risk of developing stains than if you sip on coffee throughout the day. If you don't want to give up coffee or change your drinking habits, then you…

More and more people are opting for dental implants to improve their smile. The dental implants are a wonderful alternative to natural teeth. In fact, the modern dental implants look very natural and are expected to last a life time. However, dental implants require proper cleaning, care, and maintenance too. Surprisingly, this is a fact that is often overlooked by the new dental implant patient. The fact is that omitting proper care and maintenance of the dental implant might lead to decay,…

Having a healthy mouth and teeth wouldn’t be possible without the dedicated research and work of dental professionals on both the local and national level. To honor both the commitment of our own doctors as well as our fellow colleagues across America, Smileboston Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry will be celebrating Prosthodontist Awareness Week from April 3rd to the 9th. A prosthodontist is a dentist within the American Dental Association who specializes in tooth repair and replacement. Not only…

“Cavities are the number one chronic disease, despite being preventable and, in the early stages, reversible.” ( CNW Group, 2015) It is widely accepted among dental professionals that the oral health of a child directly affects their physical health and well-being. Dental decay is an oral epidemic among children in the United States. It is a progressive disease that is not only preventable, but also manageable. For this reason, it is necessary to understand the link between dental caries and…

Spencer Kirkpatrick Psych 150 December 5, 2015 Health Care Fields Comparison Two fields I am very interested in are chiropractic and dentistry. Chiropractors help patients by treating them using the neuromusculoskeletal system. This means that they can treat patients by using their bones, muscles, nerves, tendons, and even ligaments. Chiropractors use manipulation of these to help treat their patients pain. The main goal of goal of chiropractors is to reduce pain and to lower the resistance of…