The Significance of Dental Check-Ups Dental prophylaxis, commonly known as professional teeth cleaning, is typically performed twice a year during regular dental check-ups. This essential procedure involves a dentist or dental hygienist removing dental plaque, tartar, and other irritants from the oral cavity. Prophylaxis serves as a preventive measure, crucial for maintaining good oral health…
Flouride Treatment in Bingham Farms, MI If you, or a family member, are at a moderate-to-high risk of developing cavities, a professional fluoride treatment can help. According to the NHS, fluoride strengthens tooth enamel, making your teeth more resistant to decay. It does this by increasing the enamel’s resistance to the actions of acids along…
The dental sealants procedure is not a cure-all in preventing tooth decay. However, it is cost-effective and helpful to patients – particularly children – in controlling decay in certain areas of the mouth. Sealants are not designed to be permanent like cavity fillings. Instead, they support weak teeth until they gain the strength to handle…
At Jamestowne South Dental, we offer comprehensive and affordable dental implants along with a full range of other dental services to help you achieve a healthy, beautiful smile. Schedule an appointment today to experience top-notch care from our experienced team of dental professionals.
Digital Radiography Radiography (specifically, x-rays) has long been a valuable tool for diagnosing a range health issues, from broken bones and dental cavities, to pneumonia and concussion syndrome. The digital dental x-ray can be viewed as the logical evolution from analog materials to a computer-based technology that accomplishes the same goal – but does so…
Common Mouth Guard Uses Mouth guards are often referred as “orthotics” in the medical industry. They can be used by patients suffering from temporomandibular joint disorders (usually called TMJ or TMD). A common cause of TMD can be someone’s jaw isn’t sitting properly in their mouth. A mouth guard for TMJ helps the jaw find…
To restore a decayed tooth, we use composite porcelain fillings, which are a tooth-colored plastic and glass mixture. Composites are also used for cosmetic improvements of the smile. This is done not only by changing the color of the teeth, but also by reshaping disfigured teeth. How are composite porcelain fillings different than amalgam metal…