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New Zealand Community Water Fluoridation: Is It Justifiable? Dental caries (tooth decay) is a chronic disease that affects all ages, and remains one of the most predominant diseases in New Zealand. If left untreated, possible ramifications could include, tooth loss (which may result in an undesirable appearance), pain, and infection. Therefore from an early age, it is essential to establish and implement good oral health practices. Examples of these practices (although not limited to) are,…

same until the 1970s with the breakthrough being the use of a bonding agent holding the brackets to the teeth. The adhesive would be put on the teeth where the brackets would be stuck right on the teeth. The adhesive got rid of the need to wrap the tooth individually. The use of stainless steel instead of gold and silver did not become popular until the 1960s. In the 1970s dentists found the material acceptable, it helped the dentists and the patients with the price of the braces reducing and…

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…

smile treatment. Please feel free to contact our office with any additional questions you may have. What is a gummy smile? A gummy smile is a smile that shows too much gum. For instance, your gum tissue may extend too far over the crown of your tooth. When you smile, you may not display as much of your…

an unfortunate result of tooth decay. Many have the misconception that children only get cavities from too many sweets, but it is also an issue that plagues adults every year. The following is a list composed of our top 3 reasons why you get cavities: 1. Sugary Foods From cookies to candy — who doesn't like sweets? Unfortunately, our teeth do not. Our mouths are full of bacteria that feed on left behind sugar, which ultimately produces acid. This acid is the cause of tooth decay as the acid…

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,…

an organic compound with fluorine bonded to an alkyl group. Fluoride is also the simplest anion of fluorine. Today fluoride is most widely known as being used to prevent tooth decay in the United States. The fluoride-containing compounds that are most commonly used in systematic and topical fluoride therapy for preventing tooth decay are sodium fluoride and sodium monofluorophosphate. These two compounds are used in many products associated with dental hygiene, such as toothpaste as mouthwash,…

Think back to fond memories as a child. Do visions of running down on Christmas morning to see what Santa brought you come to mind? Or do you remember finding a dollar under your pillow after the tooth fairy came to visit you? Childhood traditional myths should not be abolished. These traditions should not be stopped because they teach good morals to children, they keep families close, and they encourage children to believe. First, these fanatical characters teach good morals to children.…

eat matters. Many foods and beverages cause plaque, which damages your teeth. Plaque is a sticky film full of bacteria that contributes to gum disease and causes tooth damage. After eating or drinking food, the sugars consumed cause the bacteria-filled plaque to release acids that attack your tooth enamel. As the acids break down your tooth enamel, cavities develop. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cavities are the most common, chronic disease faced by people between…

As soon as your little one shows sign of their very first tooth we start thinking of teeth brushing and the dentist. As a matter of fact I started way before Madison got her first tooth, because I would use a soft wash cloth and wipe her gums. Once her tooth showed up around 5 months of age I got one of those silicone finger brushes and started our brushing routine. Since then it's been toothbrush after toothbrush trying to find that one toothbrush we just LOVE! I can tell you that throughout…