As technology in the dental world progresses when it comes to pain-free and drill-less dentistry, patients here at my Inland Empire Biological and Cosmetic Dental Office are happier and healthier than ever before. I have dental lasers to treat cavities without using the conventional drill/fill method, however I am dedicating this blog to a new […]
Healthy teeth are important to our everyday life and overall body health. Recent news and research has perked my interest as a dentist regarding a sugar substitute called Xylitol. Xylitol was first discovered in the late 19th century by German scientists, however it was not until the 1970’s that its benefit for teeth was discovered. […]
Cosmetic Dentistry on a Budget, Financing, and Payment Plans: With the economy in dire straights, many of us are cutting back spending whether it be from job loss or preparing for better financial stability. Unfortunately, we cannot always rely on our dental insurance to cover all dental procedure expenses. Financing issues are the main reason […]
Dental calculus or tartar accumulates overtime depending upon how much plaque is on one’s teeth. Plaque forms on the teeth in layers and if not removed frequently it hardens and becomes dental calculus. Dental calculus /tartar is composed of mineral salts, food, and other debris. Dental calculus is a hard (calcified) substance that appears on […]
Lasers are becoming increasingly popular in assisting dental hygienists with dental cleaning appointments. My dental hygiene team has extensive training in the prevention of periodontal disease using the periodontal laser. If gingival (gum) inflammation and bleeding is present during your routine cleaning, the periodontal laser is used to detoxify the infected areas. If periodontal pocketing […]