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What’s the Deal With ‘No-Drill’ Dentistry?
What’s the Deal With ‘No-Drill’ Dentistry? No one looks forward to having their cavities drilled and filled. For some people, just the fear of drilling keeps them out of the dentist’s office for years at a time. Unfortunately, that aversion to the drill, and other dental services, often results in the need for more extensive procedures to repair decayed teeth
Seal Out Dental Cavities
All of the teeth in the mouth have specific functions. The front teeth are used to cut foods with their sharp, thin edges. The canines (pointed “eye teeth”) are used for holding or grasping food. All of these front teeth also promote the correct pronunciation and articulation needed for proper speech. The back teeth are the premolars and molars, which
Bioactive Glass Could Make Dental Fillings Last Longer
These days, dental fillings are made from a variety of materials including gold, porcelain and composite resin. Each option has its own unique virtues and drawbacks, and all of them have finite lifespans. Metal amalgam fillings, which are typically the most durable options, have expected lifespans of about 15 years. Composite fillings, on the other hand, may only last about
