28 Jul

Duties of a Dental Assistant

Dental assistant have a variety of duties. They assist the dentist by peparing the patients for treatment, sterilizing instruments, passing instruments during procedures, taking x-rays, and take dental impressions. Dental assisants also help with record keeping and general office work. Dental assistants go through a state accredited assisting program to become registered. After completing the […]

05 May

Tips for Healthy Teeth

Nutritious tips for healthy teeth: Drink plenty of water. Eat a variety of healthy food from the 5 major food groups. Limit snacks and drinks high in sugar. Cut down on snacking between meals. Eat fiber rich raw food, which massage the gum and clean the teeth. After eating citrus fruits or juices, rinse your […]

20 Mar

What is a Dental Implant?

An implant is an artificial tooth root made of titanium metal. The fixture is surgically embedded into the jaw bone and after a period of time to heal an abutment is placed. The abutment part of the implant sticks out of the gums and is attached to the fixture. Soon after a crown can be […]

03 Jan

Advantages to Digital X-rays

An important advantage to digital radiography is that is uses 90% less radiation than film x-rays. Digital x-rays also produce a higher quality image that can be enlarged or magnified for a better visual of an area. With screens in front of every patient chair, patients are able to view their own x-rays and be […]

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