Procaine, commonly known as Novocain, was the first synthetic local anesthetic ever used. It’s an ester that can also cause allergic reactions due to para-aminobenzoic acid. Novocain had strange properties that would make the anesthetic diminish quickly and therefore cause some serious problems. Modern local anesthetics The modern local…
Children like to act like adults. That’s one of the things that parents can use to help develop healthy habits among children. They learn from adults around them, and they want to do whatever these adults like doing. That means if a child sees a parent eager to brush, they…
When your teeth are crowded or have other problems that have limited your oral functionality and aesthetic appeal, tooth extraction can help. It relieves the pain and helps patients achieve their goals. It’s a cheap procedure compared with other options and is often the only solution for teeth that are…
Children use their front teeth to tear food and back teeth to mash the food, sometimes causing baby tooth decay. Healthy baby teeth allow the permanent adult teeth to have a place to come in and provide better alignment. Taking care of baby teeth Baby teeth are the foundation for…
Orthodontic Screening Recommendation The American Association of Orthodontists recommends that you take your kids for orthodontic screening by the time they are 7 years of age. Children start developing bite problems and crowding around age 7. It’s the ideal time to orthodontic screenings. Remember, early treatment gives your child an…
Tooth fillings are the repair of the decayed boundaries of a healthy tooth and replace space where decay was present. The most common types of tooth fillings are silver amalgam, composite, gold and fused porcelain. Amalgam Filling – Pros and Cons Amalgam is a silver material composed of a mixture…
Teeth Bleaching Orange County Teeth bleaching to remove stains and whitening teeth is a common procedure in general dentistry. We are referring to the procedure performed by professionals in our dental office. The solution used is stronger than those in do-it-yourself at home products. And, unlike the many products for home…
It’s embarrassing when someone tells you that you have bad breath. Even if you hide your embarrassment and chew on a mint with pride, you still need to worry about your problem as it could be an indicator of some other major problem, such as gum disease or a respiratory…
We all strive to have beautiful smiles, but a beautiful smile does not only occur by appearances. A beautiful smile is one in which the gums and teeth are healthy and well maintained. What can your dentist do to help you smile with confidence? Straight white teeth do not mean…
7 Day Dental Braces for your Teeth Braces are the oldest and the most common orthodontic appliances that improve your smile and contribute to overall oral health. Traditional braces are made if metal brackets, which are held by wires. These brackets assert pressure on teeth so that they stay in…
