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Dental Care How To’s

Dental care isn’t just about visiting your dentist for your regular cleaning. It’s what you do in between times–and in between your teeth! (Little dentist joke there!) As you might guess, we are very strong advocates of regular oral care, and love to teach people–both young and old–how to take better care of their teeth. Did you know that oral care affects your heart health? Plus, when you take care of your teeth, you have greater confidence to smile, making the people around you happier too. Read on for everything you might want to know about our best dental care and oral hygiene tips.

What is an endodontist?

Unless you’ve needed a specialty dental procedure in the past, you probably haven’t heard of an endodontist. So what is endodontics, and when might you need an endodontist? Endodontics is the branch of dentistry concerning dental pulp and tissues surrounding the roots of a tooth. “Endo” is the Greek word for “inside” and “odont” is Greek for “tooth.” Dentists who are trained in endodontics, like Dr. John Dougherty go through additional training and take continued education that focuses solely on the study of the dental pulp, and the treatments and procedures, such as root canals needed to keep gums and [...]

2022-09-05T06:09:32+00:00Tags: , , |
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What is the difference between DMD vs DDS

The medical field uses dozens of acronyms and abbreviations that stand for the various titles and certifications a medical professional has earned or achieved. Some are very familiar —like MD for medical doctor and RN for registered nurse, while others are not as recognizable to the general public. In the dental industry, you will most often see DDS or DMD following a dentist’s name. The only difference between a DMD vs DDS title is where the dentist attended school and earned their degree in dentistry. The training of DMD and DDS dentist are essentially the same. DMD stands for “Dentariae [...]

2018-07-09T20:27:06+00:00Tags: , , , , , |
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What are teeth made of and 10 other facts you may not know about teeth

What Are Teeth Made Of? And 10 other facts about teeth that you may not know... Everyone knows they should be brushing and flossing their teeth and gums daily, unfortunately that doesn’t mean they always do it. Those that really want a winning smile will opt for treatments to whiten them, and, if needed straighten them. If you want your smile to sparkle and to maintain your health, it is important to spend time caring for your teeth. But how often do you actually stop and think about what teeth are made of and why it is so important to [...]

2018-07-09T20:23:49+00:00Tags: |
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How affordable dentures can transform your smile

 Affordable Dentures Can Transform Your Smile Dental implants are a great option for some people with missing or broken teeth, but they don’t work for everyone. Affordable dentures allow you to completely transform your smile even if implants aren’t an option. Implants can be expensive and may not be fully covered by insurance plans. They also aren’t a great fit for everyone, especially people with unhealthy gums or brittle jawbones.   When people think of dentures, it often brings to mind visions of clunky, ill-fitting and obvious dental inserts. But as with many other aspects of dentistry, the technology behind [...]

2018-05-02T15:13:15+00:00Tags: , |
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What Is a Root Canal? Everything you need to know about getting a root canal

What is a Root Canal? Here's what you need to know... Many patients ask us, “What is a root canal?”, concerned that it is a complicated and dangerous procedure that they may need. Getting a root canal can be daunting, however, it could save your tooth and prevent a lot of pain in the long run. A root canal is basically the process of taking out infected pulp inside the root of a tooth and cleaning the canals to prevent further infection. This infected pulp can be painful and may be caused by gum disease or something as simple as [...]

2018-05-02T15:13:27+00:00Tags: , , , , , , |
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What is a Dental Implant?

 What is a Dental Implant? Dental implants have been around for more than 30 years and are the standard of care when replacing a single missing tooth. A dental implant can also anchor dentures so they don’t move around. If you’ve thought about dental implants but you’re not sure if it’s the best option for you or you have questions about the procedure, read on. There are many advantages to dental implants, including: Improved appearance and self-confidence. Dental implants look and feel like your own teeth, and can give you back the smile you remember. Improved speech and effortless eating. [...]

2018-05-02T15:15:42+00:00Tags: |
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Learn how a CEREC crown can transform your smile

What is a CEREC Crown and How Does CEREC Work? Spreading joy, improving attitude and relieving stress are just some of the side effects of smiling more often. A damaged tooth can be stressful and inconvenient, however, advancements in CEREC technology will give you even more reasons to show off your amazing smile. Chairside Economical Restoration of Esthetic Ceramics, or CEREC, allows for same-day restoration of dental crowns. This means that Artistic Dental patients in need of a crown no longer need to come for multiple appointments as we wait on a lab to manufacture and send back. Now, patients [...]

2018-05-02T19:28:50+00:00Tags: , , , |
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Dental Care During Cancer

Unfortunately, cancer is a disease that knows no bounds or discrimination and almost everyone knows someone battling and/or going through cancer treatment. Dealing with the side effects of chemotherapy and other treatments can be harrowing; hair loss, nausea, changes in weight to name but a few. However, severe complications can also affect the mouth. Therefore, dental care during cancer is very important. The most common side effects from cancer treatment include dry mouth and sores of the digestive tract. These conditions can interrupt treatment and delay the healing process. Persistent dry mouth increases the risk for dental cavities. At Artistic [...]

2018-05-02T15:16:24+00:00Tags: |
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Cutting Down on Sugar for your Summer Diet

Summer diets may be about getting swimsuit ready, but there are a few more benefits to cutting down on sugar and eating healthier.  While the post-holiday season is when most people pledge to start a new diet, by spring the New Year’s resolutions are often all but forgotten and the majority are back to eating carbs and sugar.  The summer months are especially filled with sugary temptations, be they the sweet BBQ glaze at  backyard cookouts, that favorite 4th of July Apple Pie, or the quart of ice cream stocked in the freezer. Now you don’t need to forgo all [...]

2018-05-02T15:17:18+00:00Tags: , , |
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The Future of Dentistry: Will technology change the way we brush our teeth?

If you’re one of the many people who forget to floss, you may have a lucky break coming your way in the near future: nanoparticles. These tiny substances – composed of compounds like calcium phosphate and silica for oral health purposes – could revolutionize the way we look at teeth cleaning. According to an article in Science Magazine, when researchers at University of Rochester and University of Pennsylvania developed drug-releasing nanoparticles, they noted that they’re “engineered with a positively-charged outer segment to bind to negatively-charged sites on plaque biofilms and tooth enamel, effectively anchoring the particles in place.” In essence, the [...]

2018-05-02T15:17:28+00:00Tags: , , |
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