Fillings are meant to repair cavities and protect your teeth, but sometimes they don’t stay in perfect shape forever. Over time, fillings can start to wear down, crack, or shift slightly, creating gaps between the filling and the tooth structure. This is what’s known as a leaky filling. It might not sound like a big deal, but if left untreated, it can cause some serious dental issues. How Do Fillings
The ADA Forsyth Institute (AFI) received a $6.2 million grant from the U.S. National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIDCR) to develop artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smart materials for fillings. The new dental composite is designed to replace amalgam. It features self-healing, antimicrobial properties, and nanofillers that respond to biological signals, according to a press release dated September 30 from the ADA. “Incorporating artificial intelligence and virtual lab simulations into
This week, as we continue our partnered series with CDOCS, Dr. Meena Barsoum returns with another valuable tip that can boost the digital dentistry side of your dental practice. Learn more about CDOCS’ memberships and CDOCS’ hands-on workshops. Video transcript “As you notice here on the screen, one of the important features I like to do when I’m capturing a bite is to utilize a leaf gauge. What a leaf gauge allows me
A bright, healthy smile doesn’t just enhance your appearance—it’s a vital part of your overall health. Oral hygiene plays a significant role in preventing tooth decay, gum disease, and other dental issues that can affect your well-being. In this guide, we’ll dive into the essential tips and practices to help you achieve a healthier smile, backed by professional insights from your local Dentist Sugar Land. The Importance of a Healthy
Take a look at the calendar and you know that Halloween will be here before we know it. Of course, with all of the Halloween celebrations and traditions comes candy. And while all of us partake in a sweet treat from time to time, it’s clear that the end of October and the beginning of November can be the perfect opportunity for sugary and sticky treats to cause dental issues.
Researchers from the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) and DePaul University will investigate whether surgeries for children with severe cavities serve as a key opportunity to improve long-term oral health, according to a DePaul press release. The trial will test a new intervention called Protect, which uses community health workers to help families adopt healthier oral care habits for their child after surgery, according to the press release dated September
Lab-fabricated, implant-supported, all-ceramic crowns may have a significantly lower failure rate than prosthetics made by the chairside method, according to a study recently published in Dental Materials. Furthermore, lab-fabricated crowns had a failure rate 26 times lower than chairside ones, with high success rates observed for CAD-CAM implant-supported ceramic crowns, the authors wrote. “For CAD-CAM manufactured implant supported all-ceramic crowns, high success rates were found in up to 12-year evaluation,”
Musical performance, including playing a keyboard and upper string instruments, may be an occupational risk factor for temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs). The study was published on September 30 in the Journal of Oral Rehabilitation. Early-stage identification and treatment of TMD pain may prevent it from negatively affecting musicians’ performance, as well as potential long-term complications, they wrote. “An improved understanding of the causes, the implementation of preventive measures, professional guidance
For decades, fluoride has been lauded as a key ingredient in preventing tooth decay, leading to widespread water fluoridation across the U.S. However, emerging scientific evidence raises critical questions about the safety and efficacy of this practice, particularly concerning its potential impact on brain development in children. The recent federal court ruling challenged the status quo by recognizing the potential risks associated with fluoride exposure. The judge underscored a fundamental
Though patients may not discuss dental hypersensitivity because the condition may seem minor or unsolvable, clinicians should make time for these discussions. The study was recently published in the Journal of Dentistry. Using behavioral science tools can help change these perceptions, encouraging more routine dentine hypersensitivity (DH) discussions between patients and dental teams, the authors wrote. “As DH cannot be diagnosed by visual inspection of teeth, patients cannot be managed
Hydration is essential for overall health, but did you know it also plays a key role in oral health? Many people are unaware of the direct impact water has on maintaining strong, healthy teeth. This blog dives into how drinking more water can help protect your teeth and improve your oral hygiene. As a dentist in Katy, we’re here to explain the benefits and why increasing your water intake might
Various nightmare scenarios can send people searching how to find the best dentist in Bangkok or whatever city they may be in. For example, maybe your teeth became more sensitive than usual, and toothpaste for sensitive teeth is not helping, and you start feeling a throbbing pain pulsating through your nerves so much that you couldn’t eat. It’s obviously time to see the dentist. However, what if you lack dental