Daniel Sula DDS

As if you needed another reason to eat cheese: The US Academy of General Dentistry conducted a study that concluded consuming cheese helps reduce the risk of cavities. The cheese raises the pH level on the surface of teeth, which helps to protect the enamel against erosion.

The Academy of Laser Dentistry was established in 1992 and it is an “international professional membership association of dental practitioners and supporting organizations, dedicated to improving the health and well being of patients through the proper use of laser technology.”

Do you practice good techniques when you brush your teeth? You should be gently brushing, using back-and-forth motions while holding your brush at a slight angle. Aim the bristles on your toothbrush toward the area where your teeth meet the gums, and don't forget your tongue!

Did you know that laser dentistry can be used to treat a wide range of conditions? This includes cavities and cold sores, as well as the removal of mouth lesions and other abnormalities.

What are a few common habits which can cause serious dental problems over time? Chewing on pencils, ice or other hard objects, cleaning teeth with toothpicks, grinding teeth or clenching the jaw, nail biting and brushing too hard.

One of the many benefits of using a laser within the field of dentistry is that the initial post-operative discomfort and swelling are often reduced because of the effective sealing of nerves and lymphatics.

Why do your teeth yellow as you age? First, you stain them by eating foods like beets, drinking dark-colored sodas or smoking ci******es. But the other reason isn’t preventable: As you age, your enamel thins and reveals the yellowish tint of the dentin below.

Some indications that you may be suffering from a TMJ disorder include pain and tenderness in your jaw and aching pain in and around your ear.

Do you feel uncomfortable with dental instruments in your mouth? Do you gag easily? One answer is oral sedation, which can be administered by pill or liquid and can achieve a mild to moderate level of sedation. In many cases, patients don’t remember their dental visit.

Every crown is individually crafted as it must fit perfectly and match the person’s bite exactly. This means the form of a crown must look just like the tooth it replaces and, especially if it's for a front tooth, it is often carefully designed to match the particular shade of the person’s teeth.

There are a variety of sedatives that a dentist can use, but the most common kind of drugs are benzodiazepines, such as diazepam, lorazepam, and triazolam. These were first developed in the 1960s, and modern versions are extremely safe and have little risk.

If you’re trying to instill the value of regular tooth brushing in your children, consider making it a requirement before fun activities. For instance, no bedtime story if the teeth aren’t brushed.