Doctors Corner

The All Important Smile

According to a survey by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, 99.7% of U.S. adults believe a smile is an important social asset, 74% feel an unattractive smile can hurt a person's chances for career success.

Gums and Your Heart

There is a strong correlation between gum disease and coronary artery disease. Good dental hygiene and trips to your dentist can be your heart's best friend.

Fillings

Fillings are placed in cavities that are small to medium-sized. Although mercury-silver fillings are still available in the United States, Dr. Notestine places only bonded tooth-colored fillings.

 

Related Fillings Articles

Tooth Colored Fillings - Dear Doctor Magazine The Natural Beauty of Tooth Colored Fillings
The public’s demand for aesthetic tooth colored (metal free) restorations (fillings) together with the dental profession’s desire to preserve as much natural tooth structure as possible, has led to the development of special “adhesive” tooth colored restorations… Read Article

Tooth Decay - Dear Doctor MagazineWhat is Tooth Decay? – And How to Prevent It!
Tooth Decay is an infection, and many people don’t realize that it is preventable. This article is the first in a series about tooth decay, perhaps the number one reason children and adults lose teeth during their lifetime. Explore the causes of tooth decay, its prevention and the relationship to bacteria, sugars and acids… Read Article

Tooth Decay – Dear Doctor MagazineTooth Decay – How To Assess Your Risk
Don’t wait for cavities to occur and then have them fixed — stop them before they start. Modern dentistry is moving towards an approach to managing tooth decay that is evidence-based — on years of accumulated, systematic, and valid scientific research. This article discusses what you need to know to assess your risk and change the conditions that lead to decay… Read Article

 


 



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