Timberlake Dental

Why Do I Need X-Rays?

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from KnowYourTeeth.com – Image Courtesy of Flickr – IceThim “Radiographic, or X-ray, examinations provide your dentist with an important tool that shows the condition of your teeth…” See full article on KnowYourTeeth.com Commentary: This article is a brief explanation of how and why  taking dental X-Rays is so important for your […]

Foods That Mask Bad Breath

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Everyday Health – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Alisha Vargas ” … just as eating certain foods can cause your breath to be unpleasant, other foods can help mask bad breath..” See full article on Everyday Health Commentary: As discussed in this article, there are both foods that cause bad bread […]

Malocclusion and Invisalign

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from gvortho1 on Youtube – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Amanda Slater See full article on gvortho1 on Youtube   Commentary: A simple definition for Malocclusion is crooked teeth.  The condition is much more involved than that, however, because Malocclusion involves not only crooked teeth but misalignment of all sorts that, […]

Dry Socket

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Garry Knight “Dry socket is a painful condition that sometimes occurs after a tooth is extracted…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: When your dentist extracts a tooth, there is a distinct possibility that you may experience a dry socket condition […]

Dry Mouth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Katie Tegtmeyer “Dry mouth—also called xerostomia—results from an inadequate flow of saliva…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Dry mouth is a symptom of a number of different issues.  Some may need your direct attention.  Dry mouth can result from […]

Diet and Dental Health

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – US Department of Agriculture “Your body is a complex machine…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Tooth decay is quite serious and in fact is the most common chronic childhood disease.  Diet has a lot to do with that because […]

Diabetes

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Dennis Skley “Diabetes is a chronic disease which affects your body’s ability to process sugar…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: It may be a surprise to some that Diabetes can have a negative effect upon oral health.  This article […]

Removable Partial Dentures

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Keith Williamson “Removable partial dentures usually consist of replacement teeth attached to pink or gum-colored plastic bases…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Removable partial dentures are used by many and are a practical solution for a variety of dental issues. […]

Dental Emergency

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – MilitaryHealth “Accidents happen, and knowing what to do when one occurs can mean the difference between saving and losing a tooth…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Did you know that if you knock out  a permament tooth, it is […]

Crowns

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Tetsumo “If you want a smile that’s your crowning glory, you may need a crown…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Dental crowns serve a variety of purposes in both improving a smile and in preserving the health of teeth.  A […]