by alandental | Apr 24, 2023 | Articles
Smoking and periodontal disease Fast fact Smoking and periodontal disease. If you smoke, you are four more times as likely to have periodontal (gum) disease as someone who has never...
by alandental | Apr 17, 2023 | Articles
What is Tooth Enamel? Have you ever wondered about tooth enamel? What is it? How important is it? How can you protect it? Here are the answers to all of your enamel questions. The enamel on your teeth is the hardest and most highly mineralized substance in your body....
by alandental | Apr 10, 2023 | Articles
Removal of wisdom teeth Wisdom teeth, which are commonly known to cause dental problems, are the last permanent teeth to erupt in a patient’s late teens or early twenties. Not everyone needs to have these teeth removed, but removal can take care of symptoms you...
by alandental | Apr 3, 2023 | Articles
X-rays for children There is no standard timetable for when your child’s mouth should be X-rayed. The need varies with the child’s development and dental health. If your child has had many cavities and fillings or has a high risk of tooth decay, it is recommended...
by alandental | Mar 27, 2023 | Articles
Advantages of using fluoride Fluoride is a dental treatment that can help prevent tooth decay, slow it down, or stop it from getting worse. Fluoride varnish is made with fluoride, a mineral that can strengthen tooth enamel (outer coating on teeth). Keep in mind that...
by alandental | Mar 20, 2023 | Articles
Sealants for your children´s teeth Sealants are one of the best ways to protect your child’s teeth. Sealants that are used on your child’s teeth are a clear or tooth-colored coating (sealant) that is bonded to the chewing surfaces of your child’s molars and premolars....
