Let's talk about the differences between plaque and tartar on teeth, as well as how it can be prevented and removed! Dental plaque vs tartar explained.
Saturday, August 31, 2024
Wednesday, August 28, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Tooth Bounded Space
A space created by one or more missing teeth that has a tooth on each side.
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Vacaville, CA 95687
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Sunday, August 25, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Tomography
An X-ray technique that produces an image representing a detailed cross section of tissue structures at a predetermined depth.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
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Thursday, August 22, 2024
What's Happening At Your Child's Dental Cleaning Appointment?
Wondering what to expect at your child's teeth cleaning at the dentist? Let's walk through, step-by-step, a pediatric dental appointment.
Monday, August 19, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Tissue Conditioning
Material intended to be placed in contact with tissues, for a limited period, with the aim of assisting the return to a healthy condition.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
Friday, August 16, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction (TMD or TMJD)
Abnormal functioning of temporomandibular joint; also refers to symptoms arising in other areas secondary to the dysfunction.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Time To Ditch Fluoride Toothpaste?
Worried about fluoride toothpaste being "toxic"? Please know that EVERYTHING can be toxic at a certain dose. Even the oxygen we breathe can be toxic at a certain dose. If there were too much oxygen in the air, our lungs wouldn’t be able to handle it. Fluoride, like oxygen, is not toxic at the levels we are exposed to.
Saturday, August 10, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Temporary Removable Denture
An interim prosthesis designed for use over limited period of time.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
Wednesday, August 7, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Space Maintainer
A passive appliance, usually cemented in place, that holds teeth in position.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
Sunday, August 4, 2024
How To Stop A Toothache And Get Out Of Pain Fast
I call this the 3-3-3 method for getting out of tooth pain fast, until you can see your dentist to do something about the toothache. Be sure to discuss with your doctor or dentist before you take ibuprofen (the generic name for Advil) and remember that tooth pain almost never goes away on its own -- if you're in pain, you'll have to see a dentist.
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Dental Clinical Terms : Simple Fracture
Break in bone which is not exposed to external contamination.
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707-453-1776
1001 Nut Tree Rd, Ste 230
Vacaville, CA 95687
donnathedentist@gmail.com
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