Archive for the ‘ Dental Techniques ’ Category

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from nytimes.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Teresa Qin “Introduced in the 1960s, dental sealants are plastic coatings applied to the surfaces of teeth. They fill in and seal pits and grooves of teeth, making them more resistant to bacteria that can cause cavities. Because molars are more cavity-prone, […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from yoursmilebecomesyou.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Pabak Sakar “Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain used to recreate the natural look of teeth, while also providing strength and resilience comparable to natural tooth enamel. It is often the material of choice for those looking to make slight position […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from usnews.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Amber Joy “Americans can now be scientifically divided into three categories: Those who floss daily, those who never floss and those who fall somewhere in between. The first nationally representative analysis designed to determine how many people floss their teeth found that […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from mouthhealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Nathan Rupert “Dentist Dr. Thomas Long has seen firsthand what can happen when “the puck stops here.” In addition to seeing everyday athletes in his private practice, Dr. Long (a former college hockey player himself) is the team dentist for the National […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from mouthhealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – clyde “Imagine what it would be like if you suddenly lost one or two of your front teeth. Smiling, talking, eating—everything would suddenly be affected. Knowing how to prevent injuries to your mouth and face is especially important if you participate in organized […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from rd.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – begemot_dn “As far as difficult tasks go, brushing your teeth doesn’t seem like one of them. After all, you’ve been doing it since you were little (we hope). And yet, it’s easier than you think to make tooth brushing mistakes, putting your […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from ada.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – MartialArtsNomad.com “Athletes should wear a mouthguard any time they’re engaged in an activity where their face can come into contact with something hard, whether it’s a player, ball, the pavement or any hard object, according to the organizational sponsors of National Facial […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from nytimes.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – John Perivolaris “DENVER — Maria Cruz stays away from the tap. So does Monserrat Trejo. And then there is Lucero González — also an immigrant from Mexico — who, on a recent afternoon, shoved a shopping cart across the parking lot […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Kamaljith K V “Dental work can be scary for some kids. Talk with your dentist about ways to help your child stay calm. Tips for a successful dental visit can include making sure your child is not hungry before their dental appointment […]

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MouthHealthy.org – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Romano Cancelli “Brushing and flossing are the best ways to help prevent cavities, but it’s not always easy to clean every nook and cranny of your teeth – especially those back teeth you use to chew (called molars). Molars are rough, […]