Archive for the ‘ Dental Fillings ’ Category

Fillings: What Are They & Some Types

Dental problems can occur despite your diligent oral care efforts, prompting the need for professional intervention from your dentist, such as Dr. Gilmer serving the New Albany  Ohio area. Should you experience pain or discomfort due to a cavity, your dentist will likely recommend a dental restoration procedure, where they will utilize specific materials to […]

Amalgam Or Porcelain Fillings: Which Is Best For You?

If your cavities are being filled during your next dental appointment, you need to consider your options. Among the choices are the traditional metal amalgam fillings and their modern porcelain counterparts. Getting up to speed on these 2 types of fillings will make it easier to choose one that’s suitable for your case. Amalgam Fillings […]

What Options Do I have When It Comes Down To Fillings?

So you have an appointment with Dr. Brad to fix a cavity, the decayed area has been removed, and the site has been cleaned and prepared for a filling. Now it comes time to choose the kind of filling material to complete the job? What are my options?  Well, that depends. There are durability, aesthetic, […]

Effects of Soda on Your Teeth

Ever seen those videos where someone puts a baby tooth in a glass of soda and watches it decay? Well, the effect of soda in an actual mouth is a bit different. You have your saliva to help wash away the sugar, you eat other things throughout the day, and brush at least twice a […]

The First Dentist

Dentistry has been practiced for at least 9,000 years and tooth extraction and remedies for toothaches have likely been around in some form for much longer. The first dentist whose name we know is Hesi-Re. He lived during the Third dynasty of Egypt sometime around 1600 B.C. In recovered documents, he is referred to as […]

Porcelain or Gold?

When you need a crown, your main focus is probably getting it as quickly as possible so you can get back to chewing and smiling with confidence. Before you rush into the procedure, however, you may want to consider which crown material is right for you. The choice usually comes down to porcelain or gold. […]