Category Archives: Gadgets and Teeth

Dec 09 2013

J. Shahangian

What is a good toothbrush and what is the best way to brush?

What is a good toothbrush and what is the best way to brush? There are two types of toothbrushes: manual and powered. There are also soft, medium and hard bristles. Kids should use a soft bristled toothbrush. The American Dental Association (ADA) recommends that you buy the one that you will use...

Nov 02 2013

J. Shahangian

Sealants- Will they work and are they safe?

Sealants – Will they work and are they safe? I had a parent ask me about sealants the other week. She asked if the sealants that her daughter had done a year ago were toxic because that is what she had heard from a friend. So, I thought I would write an article about what […]

Sep 28 2013

J. Shahangian

Cameras, Colors, and Cavities: How technology is shaping the future of cavity diagnosis.

Cameras, Colors, and Cavities: How technology is shaping the future of cavity diagnosis Since tooth decay is a continual process that starts from a pre-cavity softening of the outer layer of a tooth (enamel demineralization) to a deep cavity involving the very core of a tooth (pulpal infection), den...

Aug 25 2013

J. Shahangian

White filling, silver filling, tooth crown….yikes! What’s the deal?

White filling, silver filling, tooth crown….yikes! What’s the deal? I frequently see families who come to my practice searching for a second opinion in dealing with cavities. Given the hustle and bustle of parenthood nowadays, children are getting cavities across the socioeconomic spectr...

Nov 22 2012

J. Shahangian

Is my child “tongue-tied”? What’s a “laser frenectomy”?

Frenum is the name give to a tissue that attaches to an organ and prevents it from moving too far. In the mouth, we commonly see one just above the two upper front teeth (labial frenum), and one connecting the tongue to the floor of the mouth (lingual frenum).

Sep 07 2012

J. Shahangian

Choosing The Right Toothbrush

Choosing The Right Toothbrush Never before has there been such a dizzying array of toothbrushes on the market. Consumers are inundated with new designs, materials, attachments, and colors. Whatever toothbrush design you choose, the most important thing is that you use the toothbrush-at least two or ...

Sep 06 2012

J. Shahangian

Dental Bridges and Children

Can you use a dental bridge to take care of a missing tooth in a child? Bridges are natural-looking dental appliances that can replace a section of missing teeth. Because they are custom-made, bridges are barely noticeable and can restore the natural contour of teeth as well as the proper bite relat...

Jan 09 2012

J. Shahangian

General Information About Braces

All About Braces Although it is more commonly known for braces, the field of orthodontics is a special discipline of dentistry that focuses on improving your child’s smile and oral health by re-aligning the teeth and jaw of your child. With the fast advancement of technology, braces today are less c...

Jan 05 2012

J. Shahangian

All About Fillings

What’s in a Filling? Amalgams, the clinical term for fillings, are made out of synthetic materials that are used to repair a part of the tooth that has been damaged due to traumatic injury or decay. There are three main materials that are used for fillings, including metal alloys and gold. Th...

Nov 17 2011

J. Shahangian

A Comparison of Common Dental Materials

A Comparison of Common Dental Materials When your child needs dental treatment such as fillings, it is rare that only a single option is available for treatment. The parents’ basic knowledge of the different materials and options in dentistry could benefit the doctor, parent, and ultimately th...

May 18 2011

J. Shahangian

If my child needs sedation, what options do I have?

If my child needs sedation, what options do I have? It’s never easy making the decision to have your child sedated for a procedure. It’s important that parents do their homework in advance and develop a comfort level with their child’s provider. I’ve seen it time and time again whe...

Apr 23 2011

J. Shahangian

Use of antibiotics in children with dental decay

Use of antibiotics in children with dental decay For decades, antibiotics have greatly benefited the medical community’s efforts to fight bacterial infections. However, we now face a new challenge with bacteria becoming resistant to this treatment modality as a consequence of widespread (and often u...

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