Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from DocsEducation.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Partha S. Sahana “Patient safety and comfort are our most important values at DOCS Education. Today, we have the resources and technological sophistication to make these values a reality. However, for many centuries, dental tools were downright frightening—and patients were left with little choice: face […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Time.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – ND Strupler “From whitening toothpastes and over-the-counter strips to dental office procedures, all tooth-whitening measures employ hydrogen peroxide to clean away stains. “The only differences are the concentrations of hydrogen peroxide employed and how they’re held against your teeth,” explains Dr. Matt Messina, an American […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Time.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -***Karen “For dentists, the most common (and least alarming) sensitivity is an all-over reaction to very cold stimuli, Messina says. Especially if that cold-induced pain is short-lived, you probably don’t have reason to worry. But if the pain is persistent and confined […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from MensJournal.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – William Warby “No one wants to buy a toothbrush. But when you’re trying to figure out which one is worth your teeth and money at the store, how do you know which is best when the only differences you see are that […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from WebMd.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Anderson Mancini “Are you brushing correctly? Wide, side-to-side strokes can cause scrapes along your gum line, Sesemann says. Hold your brush at a 45-degree angle to your gums, and make an up-and-down motion. Use short strokes.Brush outer and inner tooth surfaces, back molars, and your tongue. “Don’t forget about […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from EverydayHealth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr -frankieleon “Nighttime oral hygiene is important because while we’re sleeping, we’re not swallowing, so the bacteria in our mouths increase throughout the night. The nighttime goal is to avoid giving those bacteria anything to feed off.” See full article on EverydayHealth.com Commentary: As stated in the […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from YourDentistyGuide.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Jill Robidoux “Digital impressions represent cutting-edge technology that allows dentists to create a virtual, computer-generated replica of the hard and soft tissues in the mouth using lasers and other optical scanning devices. The digital technology captures clear and highly accurate impression data in mere […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from YourDenistry.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – ustine-reyes “Orthodontics — the dental specialty focused on correction and prevention of crooked teeth, spacing problems and malocclusion (bad bite) — often is necessary to improve the stability, function, health and esthetics of your smile. Orthodontic appliances, such as braces and retainers, straighten teeth and correct jaw alignment, […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Consumer Guide to Denistry – Image Courtesy of Flickr – monica y garza “Dental braces are a type of orthodontic treatment used to correct teeth that are crowded, crooked, protruding, out of alignment or have irregular spacing. By moving the teeth into the ideal position, dental braces help to create a more attractive […]
Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Consumer Guide to Dentistry – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Andrew Malone “Mechanical toothbrushes provide multiple benefits to different people. They are ideal for the elderly, people with arthritis and patients with special needs, such as those who are disabled. Additionally, mechanical toothbrushes are recommended for people with braces, people […]
