Archive for September, 2015

Can Activated Charcoal Whiten Your Teeth?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Yahoo.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr -magnoid “Once enamel is brushed away, the yellow-tinged dentin beneath is revealed. Fleming says once that happens, there’s nothing you can do to regain the white look of enamel, other than restoring the tooth. As with traditional whitening treatments, Fleming says it’s probably best to brush […]

6 ways to prevent adult cavities

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Denise Cortez “A new CDC report says that 91% of adult Americans have had cavities. What can you do to prevent them?” See full article onMouthHealthy.com Commentary: As stated in the article, there are many different ways to prevent cavities as an adult. The older you […]

Floss or Brush First?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from NewYorkTimes.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr –Susan “Based on existing evidence, flossing first isn’t necessarily better for oral health than the other way around. Still, dentists have opinions on the matter. Dr. Edmond R. Hewlett, a spokesman for the American Dental Association and a professor of restorative dentistry at the University of California, Los […]

Dental Emergencies

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of  Flickr – Micheal J   “Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth. For all dental emergencies, it’s important to visit your dentist as soon as possible. Most dentists reserve time in their daily schedules for […]

Flossing

https://flic.kr/p/M2igB Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr –Pink Sherbet Photography “Flossing is an essential part of taking care of your teeth and gums. The American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day to help remove plaque from the areas between your teeth where your toothbrush can’t […]