Cancer is a serious disease that takes the lives of millions each year.  The mouth is not exempt from this terrible subject as close to 36,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year.  Of these 36,000, 8,000 of them will die.  Oral cancer is dangerous, and it should be in everyone’s best interest to examine ways to prevent and treat it.

Oral cancer begins as a mucous membrane lesion, lump, or ulcer on the tongue, lip, or other are of the mouth.  This tumor, will usually be small, painless at first, and is most often pale colored at first.  Continue reading »

Whitening vs. Bleaching

The FDA permits the word “bleaching” only when the teeth are whitened beyond their natural color. The term bleach is used on products that typically contain hydrogen peroxide or carbamide peroxide.

“Whitening” on the other hand, is associated with returning the tooth’s color to its original shade of white.  The word “whitening” can be used by any product that cleans the teeth of dirt and debris. Continue reading »

Composite tooth bondings are thin materials placed on teeth to cover gaps, or eliminate spots, chips and discolorations.  Often these minor damages on teeth can greatly affect the overall smile in a very negative way.  The esthetics of a smile are meticulous in detail and any minor problem can throw off the overall balance of a smile’s beauty.  With composite tooth bondings, we no longer have to live with these minor tooth structural problems.   Bondings act and look like natural enamel and natural teeth.  The demand for these bondings has increased because of its proven way to drastically increase the beauty of individual teeth and consequently the overall smile.  The smile is something you should always be pleased and confident with.  With composite bondings, this is now very attainable.

Composite bondings are a tough synthetic resin customized to every tooth structure.  Unlike veneers, teeth bonding is molded right on to the teeth with no laboratory necessary.  Once applied on tooth, it is later hardened with a light or bonding agent.  The process is short, easy, and can be done at any Stockton dentist near you.

The end result of bonding can be drastic.  Composites can be created so they are a complete match in color and structure to every other tooth in the mouth.  Often, people restrain from fixing minor problems with individual out of fear that the fixes will look odd and artificial.  Dentist’s pride themselves in the ability to create almost perfect identical bondings to any patient’s teeth.  No one should have to live with damaged or discolored teeth.  Call your Stockton Dentist to schedule an appointment for composite tooth bondings.

Composite tooth bondings can make dramatic changes on the esthetics, beauty, health, and brightness of your smile.  Minor tooth damages that have always made you self-conscious about your smile no longer have to be endured.  Continue reading »