Posted in Dental Inlays and Onlays, discolored teeth, Fillings, Manus Dental on Feb 11th, 2012
Dental inlays and onlays are used in cases where the biting surface of the tooth has been damaged. In these procedures, a piece of material is sculpted to reconstruct the upper part of the tooth and repair chipped or cracked parts. Gold has traditionally been the material of choice for this and is still used [...]
Posted in Dental Cleanings, Family Dentist, Manus Dental, Regular Cleanings on Dec 26th, 2011
Dental cleanings should be scheduled regularly – twice a year, at least, though some patients may require additional visits between every two to six months, depending on their dental health – to avoid the build-up of plaque and various other potential problems, including periodontal inflammation or the development of tooth decay. While many consider them [...]
Posted in Manus Dental, Periodontal Disease, Periodontal Gum Care, Periodontitis on Oct 26th, 2011
Individuals with gum disease should see a periodontist. Periodontists work on infected or diseased gums and perform dental implants. Periodontal care is necessary for a vast majority of Americans. Statistics show that roughly three out of four people suffer from some type of gum disease. Periodontal gum care treats gums and the bones that support [...]
Posted in Cosmetic Dentistry, Dentures, Manus Dental, Partials and Dentures on Oct 20th, 2011
The average person probably expects that their teeth should last a lifetime. Of course, this is far from the truth. Most people are faced with the dreaded possibility that they might have to be fitted with partials or dentures once they reach middle age. Actually, there is no reason to dread wearing partials and dentures. [...]
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 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 [...]