Fluoride is a substance found in water as well as numerous types of foods. Even so, the majority of American children don’t consume enough fluoride for it to benefit their developing teeth. This leaves them at risk of tooth decay quite early in life. Dr. Vanama of Discovery Dental advises parents that children should receive […]
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What is a Crown on a Tooth?
When Dr. Vanama of Discovery Dental recommends a tooth crown, many patients feel confused about what this means. “What is a crown on a tooth?” is a common question that she hears. A dental crown helps to preserve a tooth in case of accidental trauma or serious tooth decay. In some cases, dental crowns may […]
What Causes Tooth Decay?
Most adults are aware that tooth decay causes cavities, but are not as clear on what causes tooth decay. Your teeth first start to become decayed through a process called demineralization. This means that an acidic condition inside of the mouth pulls mineral content out of the calcified tissue of the teeth, which are its […]
What Are Sealants for Teeth?
Dr. Vanama recommends that all children and some adults receive dental sealants to protect against cavities and tooth decay. Unfortunately, both of these problems are getting worse over time. According to the American Dental Association, three-quarters of all kids in the United States have tooth decay or have had cavities filled by the age of […]
How to Cure a Toothache
Toothaches often come on suddenly and can be quite painful. If you don’t experience them often, it can be difficult to know if you need professional dental treatment or if you should try to treat it yourself at home. Most patients use a combination of both of these methods as they try to figure out […]
Do I Need Braces?
Orthodontia is a branch of dentistry that corrects a variety of alignment problems. Thanks to Invisalign clear braces, more people than ever before are choosing to undergo voluntary orthodontic treatment. In spite of this, determining if you need braces in the first place isn’t always easy. Sometimes a different dental treatment is more appropriate and […]
How Much Does Wisdom Tooth Extraction Cost?
The wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically erupt between the ages of 17 and 25. They normally grow in sets of two on the top and two on the bottom, although some people do not get all four of their wisdom teeth. When these teeth grow at an angle or don’t […]
