Posted in Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Pediatric Dentistry on Nov 17th, 2011
As children grow and mature their teeth are also changing at a rapid rate. From taking care of baby teeth to monitoring the growth of permanent teeth there are unique challenges to working on the teeth of children. Many adults have anxiety about going to the dentist and these anxieties can be multiplied in young [...]
Posted in Family Dentist, Fillings, Manus Dental, Restorative Dentistry on Sep 30th, 2011
Cavities are among the most common health problems in the world today. There are many complications that may arise from the presence of cavities including tooth loss, pain, tooth abscesses, broken teeth and serious infections. The pain caused by a cavity can range from mild to severe. Severe cavities can interrupt a person’s daily life. [...]
Posted in Dental Cleanings, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Pediatric Dentistry, Periodontal Disease on Sep 25th, 2011
While many consider them an expensive nuisance, the truth is that regular dental cleanings are incredibly important to your long-term dental health, financially prudent in terms of the amount of money they could save you in the long term, and quick, painless appointments from which it is easy to quickly move on. Perhaps the highlight [...]
Posted in Comprehensive dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Patients First, Restorative Dentistry on Sep 19th, 2011
Going to the dentist does not have to be a stressful experience, even for those that dislike the office visits. Manus Dental prides itself on being a professional, caring, and quality company that places an emphasis - and focus - on putting the patients and their needs first. With state of the art facilities and a large [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, DentalFAQ's, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Orthodontics, Pediatric Dentistry on Sep 9th, 2011
At what age should I schedule my child’s first dental exam? It’ best to have your child seen by the second birthday. By starting earlier rather than later, your dentist can make sure that teeth are coming in well, and that your child has a good bite. Additionally, if thumb sucking or pacifier use is [...]
Posted in Comprehensive dentistry, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Digital Dentistry, Family Dentist, Implant Dentistry, Manus Dental, Modern Dentistry, Orthodontics, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 21st, 2011
Comprehensive dentistry refers to an office that offers a full range of dental health services such as diagnosis, treatment, follow-up exams, and rehabilitation if need be. A comprehensive dentistry office will offer any dentistry service you could imagine in one location including cosmetic and specialty services. The convenience of a comprehensive dentistry office is obvious. [...]
Posted in Continuing Dental Education, Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Restorative Dentistry on Aug 13th, 2011
With the advent of digital x-rays, invisible braces and other dental technology, the field of dentistry is constantly evolving. In order to stay current in their chosen profession, dentists are required to attend continuing education courses to learn new techniques and advances in patient care. The number of hours of continuing education varies by the [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Family Dentist, iSmile Direct, Manus Dental, The iSmile Direct Program on Aug 8th, 2011
Everyone knows that dental care is expensive. Many people put off going to the dentist because they are afraid they will need extensive dental work. They can’t afford to rack up a huge bill, so they don’t go at all. iSmile Direct takes the fear and guesswork out of going to the dentist. iSmile Direct [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Cleanings, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Pediatric Dentistry on Jul 29th, 2011
The focus of family dentistry is to help the patient maintain excellent oral hygiene and prevent serious dental issues, such as tooth decay and gum disease. In a typical preventive services dental appointment, the patient’s teeth are cleaned with specialty dental equipment, plaque and tartar build-up are removed by scraping and the patient receives fluoride [...]
Posted in Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Pediatric Dentistry on Jul 22nd, 2011
Pedodontics, or pediatric dentistry, is the branch of dentistry that deals with children under the age of 16. Many children are naturally fearful of doctors and dentists. Pediatric dentistry goes beyond caring for children’s teeth; there is also an element of child psychology that focuses on establishing trust and confidence between the child and the dentist. [...]