Oct 12

Infection Control

By Dr. David White Oral Health Topics, Patient Education

Standards and Best Practice With all of the increased media attention on infection outbreaks such as AIDS and multi-drug resistant strains of viruses, it's no wonder people have heightened concerns…

Oct 12

Implants

By Dr. David White Cosmetic Dentistry, Patient Education

Before development of dental implants, dentures were the only alternative to replacing a missing tooth or teeth. Implants are synthetic structures that are placed in the area of the tooth…

Oct 12

Impacted Teeth/Wisdom Teeth

By Dr. David White Common Conditions, Patient Education

Your child's third set of molars are no different than any other tooth, save for the fact that they are the last to erupt, or grow, into the mouth. Because…

Oct 12

Gum Disease (Gingivitis)

By Dr. David White Dental Problems, Patient Education

Gingivitis is the medical term for early gum disease, or periodontal disease. In general, gum disease can be caused by long-term exposure to plaque, the sticky but colorless film on…

Oct 12

Guidance Eruption

By Dr. David White Patient Education, Treatment

Guidance eruption is a method used to create enough room for crowded lower permanent incisors. Crowding can often be seen with the eruption of the permanent teeth of the lower…

Oct 12

Grafts

By Dr. David White Cosmetic Dentistry, Patient Education

Soft tissue grafts are sometimes performed to treat gum disease, or correct other abnormalities. The procedure involves taking gum tissue from the palate or another donor source to cover an…

Oct 11

Glossary

By Dr. David White Patient Education

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z A Amalgam - Material…

Oct 11

Gingivitis/Gum Disease

By Dr. David White Common Conditions, Patient Education

Periodontal disease is a condition in which the structures that support the teeth, including the gums and bone surrounding each tooth, become infected and begin to break down. Periodontal disease…

Oct 11

General Dentistry

By Dr. David White Oral Health Topics, Patient Education

The first line of defense against oral health problems In general dentistry, the dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all ages and is responsible for the prevention,…

Oct 11

Fluorosis

By Dr. David White Dental Problems, Patient Education

Fluorosis is a condition in which your body has been exposed to too much fluoride. In normal doses (typically found in a safe drinking water system and an ADA-approved toothpaste),…

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