Timberlake Dental

Composite Fillings

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – US Army Africa “Composite resins, or tooth-colored fillings, provide good durability and resistance to fracture in small- to mid-size fillings…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Fillings for your teeth are chosen to meet your needs for their cosmetic appearance as […]

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – RIBI Image Library “Cleft lip and cleft palate can each occur alone or together in the same person…” See full article on Mouth Healthy   Commentary: A birth defect called a cleft lip occurs when the parts of the face that form […]

Chewing Gum

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – zeevveez “Clinical studies have shown that chewing sugarless gum for 20 minutes following meals can help prevent tooth decay…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: It is perhaps a new concept to you that chewing gum (the sugarless kind) can actually […]

Cavities

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Kelley Neff “Cavities, or tooth decay, is the destruction of your tooth enamel…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: A cavity is a small hole in a tooth, as this article explains in common sense language.  The source of cavities is […]

Brushing Your Teeth

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Brian “Brushing your teeth is an important part of your oral hygiene routine…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: This article is a good primer on the basics of brushing your teeth.  It covers what toothbrush to use, what toothpast […]

Bridges

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Alex “If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may notice a difference in chewing and speaking. Bridges can help restore your smile…” See full article on Mouth Healthy   Commentary: A bridge is a dental device your dentist may use to […]

Braces

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – Will “Braces and orthodontic treatment are used to correct “bad bites,” or malocclusion (teeth that are crowded or crooked)…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: This is a short but comprehensive introduction to why braces are needed and what kind of […]

Bottled Water

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – by djwaldow “..if your family drinks bottled water, you may be missing out…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: This article brings up one of those details that may be important for your health.   If you (or your family members) drink […]

Bleeding Gums

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – by quinn.anya “There are many reasons your gums could bleed…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: This article is an introduction to the different causes for bleeding gums.  The photo included here is one taken to highlight that bleeding gums can accompany […]

Bisphenol A (BPA)

Curated News: By Timberlake Dental curated from Mouth Healthy – Image Courtesy of Flickr – by DES Daughter “Bisphenol A (BPA) is a chemical that has been used to manufacture polycarbonate plastics and epoxy resins for more than 50 years…” See full article on Mouth Healthy Commentary: Fears about where BPA may show up in common bottles and […]