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Dental Anatomy

Cavity Basics Cavity Basics

What is a cavity/tooth decay? A cavity is an open pathway in the tooth which is caused... 

Tooth Anatomy Tooth Anatomy

The tooth is composed of 4 layers, the enamel, dentin, cementum, and dental pulp. What... 

Child Tooth Basics Child Tooth Basics

These teeth are similar to our adult teeth except smaller (of course!!!).  Also,... 

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Featured Dental Questions

What is a pulpotomy What is a pulpotomy

Question: “I have a tooth where i would like to save the portion not damaged by... 

Pain in tooth after root canal Pain in tooth after root canal

Question: “I have two root canals one on my upper left and the other on my upper... 

My teeth are loose My teeth are loose

Question: “Hello I am the age of 12 and I woke up to a loose premolar is there... 

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Dental Etiquette

Brushing: When and How to do it Brushing: When and How to do it

Did you know that there are different techniques for brushing your teeth?  And yes, they even have their own names. Brushing Methods There is the Bass method, Charter’s method, Modified Bass techinique, Modified Stillman method, etc.  The most popular and most recommended is the Bass method. Bass Method Step by Step Directions Step-by-step directions... [Read more of this review]

Flossing Basics Flossing Basics

Oh the dreaded floss.  We all know that we need to do it…everyday that is.  So why don’t most people floss?  It is a time-consuming task; however the benefits of flossing are MORE than worth the additional five minutes it takes to complete the tedious task. So why floss your teeth? Mouthwash and a toothbrush can’t reach every... [Read more of this review]

When to replace your Toothbrush When to replace your Toothbrush

Does your toothbrush look like the picture below?  If so, it’s about time for a new one. How often should I change my toothbrush? Preferably every 3-4 months When the bristles are worn out After any type of illness including a cold, flu, mouth sore, etc Why should I change my toothbrush that often? Toothbrushes are harbors for bacteria. ... [Read more of this review]

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Dental News Feed

2,000 people received $1 million worth of dental 2,000 people received $1 million worth of dental

(Newsleader.com)–Around 200 dentist volunteered Friday and Saturday to provide dental care to hundreds of Missourians who otherwise might not have been able to obtain the care. Some waited in line as long as 17 hours outside the Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in hopes of receiving the free dental services, hosted by the Missouri Mission of Mercy... [Read more of this review]

Dental Care Evaluations by State Dental Care Evaluations by State

(Huffington Post)–Growing up, most of us learned how to brush our teeth and gums, and were instructed to do so at least twice a day, without exception — and for good reason. Beyond the obvious benefits of dental health, which include avoiding unsightly teeth stains and painful cavities, a healthy mouth has been increasingly linked to other... [Read more of this review]

Public Demands FDA Take Immediate Action on Mercury Fillings Public Demands FDA Take Immediate Action on Mercury Fillings

PR Newswire: At an FDA Town Meeting Thursday, injured consumers, dentists, and healthcare professionals will challenge the Food and Drug Administration to protect the public from “silver” dental amalgam fillings containing 45-55% mercury. Dr. Jeffrey Shuren, Director of the Center for Devices and Radiological Health (CDRH), will host... [Read more of this review]

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