What’s The Best Way To Whiten My Teeth?
Whiten Teeth Patients often ask us about the how they can achieve a whiter smile. Bleaching is by far the simplest and most cost effective cosmetic procedure we do. Whiter teeth can make you appear younger and healthier. There are two basic ways to make teeth appear whiter: removing surface stains from the outer layer […]
Are amalgam fillings safe?
Patients often ask us about whether they should replace their amalgam fillings. This type of filling material is called amalgam, and it is made of silver, mercury, tin and copper. Most fillings were made of amalgam until around 15 years ago, when safety concerns about the mercury in amalgam fillings began to be widely publicized. […]
Tooth Grinding
At our dental practice, we frequently see problems resulting from grinding of teeth, or bruxism. In normal development, children grind their teeth as their baby teeth are first coming into the mouth and then again as the adult teeth are replacing the baby teeth. This helps the teeth break through the gums, and it aligns […]
Bad Breath
The topic for this month is one that many people worry about: bad breath, also called halitosis. We’ll cover the common causes of bad breath and what can be done to make your breath as fresh as possible. Diet is the the most common cause of halitosis. The scent from strong-smelling foods like onions and […]
Dental Caries
What causes tooth decay? Dental decay, also called dental caries, is one of the most common diseases in the world, yet very few people outside of the dental community really understand its cause. In this month’s article, we’re going to explain the causes of dental decay and help our readers learn to reduce their susceptibility […]
Snoring and Sleep Apnea
Snoring? Sleep Apnea? Sleeping in Separate Bedrooms? Have a CPAP sitting in the Closet? We would like to thank Lauren B. for this month’s question: “Is there anything that could help my husband’s snoring?” Lauren will be receiving a complimentary exam, digital x-rays, and teeth whitening at Kaufman Dentistry for her question. First off, lets […]
Do I Really Need That Deep Cleaning
For our first column, we’re going to answer a question we hear frequently: “Do I really need that deep cleaning?” Often, patients are unfamiliar with deep cleanings and how they differ from the standard dental cleaning. During a standard cleaning (dental prophylaxis), the dentist or hygienist removes calculus deposits, also known as tarter, from the […]