The Science of Dentistry

There are several options in dentistry that will allow you to change the shape of your teeth. 

1 – There are two main types of dental drills: the high-speed and the slow-speed.  The high-speed drill rotates around 250,000 RPM.  That means it spins around more than 4,000 times each second!

Oral Systemic Health

Your mouth is the gateway to your body, and can affect the health of the rest of your body. Did you know that more than 6 billion bacteria are present inside the mouth?

Prevention Of Oral Cancer

Tobacco and alcohol use are the most well-known risk factors for oral and pharyngeal (throat) cancer. Other important factors include diet and a strain of human papilloma virus (HPV 16), which is sexually transmitted.

Ryan Lochte Grill

U.S. Olympic swimmer Ryan Lochte made a dental fashion statement by wearing diamond-encrusted grill in his mouth after winning a gold medal.

Healthy Gums

Want a healthier smile? Then don’t forget your gums. Gum disease can lead to tooth loss and is linked to heart disease, diabetes and Alzheimer’s. The good news: In addition to regular brushing and flossing, new research shows that eating certain foods will get your gums into tip-top shape. Add these smile-savers to your menu:

Burning Mouth Syndrome

Burning mouth syndrome (BMS) is a sensation of the mouth feeling scalded, on fire, or burnt. In addition dryness, tingling or numbness may exist and taste sensation may be altered or diminished.

Dental Patient

Heading to the dentist in the near future? Arm yourself with knowledge by reading through these tips from Dr. Todd Welch in Jackson, Tennessee.

LANAP

Laser-assisted new attachment procedure (the LANAP protocol) is a patented therapy designed for the treatment of periodontitis through regeneration rather than resection.

Oral DNA Labs

This summer my office added the My Perio Path test from Oral DNA Labs to our tool kit for improving our ability to diagnose and treat periodontal diseases.