Does a Spot on My Tooth Indicate a Cavity?
Shockingly, of adults ages 20 to 64, 92% have had a cavity. This means dental cavities are the most chronic disease in the world! This is primarily due to the amount of sugar in the diets of many people. Does tooth decay typically hurt? When should you schedule an appointment with Dr. Kinn? Read on […]
What Type of Dentist Do I Need?
When looking for a new dentist, you might come across terms such as general dentistry, family dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry. Even more confusing, some dentists are prosthodontists, endodontists, or orthodontists, etc. Here’s a quick look into the different types of dentists and these dental terms. Dentistry is defined as “the evaluation, diagnosis, prevention and/or treatment […]
Parents, Talk To Your Dentist About These Pediatric Options
Most of us have some form of experience with braces. Many of us used them or knew lots of people who did through our juvenile years. Roughly 4 million Americans are donning braces presently, and they are the most understood form of pediatric orthodontics. We’ve arranged a quick lineup of a number of early orthodontic […]
Complications of Severe Facial Injury
Have you ever noticed that one of our primary reactions to a possible accident is the immediate effort to defend our face and head? When somebody throws a punch or if we get involved in an automotive collision, our arms and hands travel to our face to make an effort to shield ourselves from any […]
What is a Sincere Smile?
No matter what language we speak, a smile is a universal sign of happiness and trustworthiness in terms of non-verbal communication. A study carried out in 2005 claims that you might almost say that receiving an authentic, heartfelt smile from somebody is better than getting money. “The powerful emotions triggered when someone important in our […]
Protecting Your Teeth This Summer Part 2
Dental health issues can easily keep you from enjoying the beautiful summer weather if you’re in and out of the dentist’s office. Besides proper hygiene, you want to make sure you’re maintaining a healthy diet and visiting the dentist at least every six months for check-ups. However, it can be easy to forget about your […]
Foods and Beverages That Stain Your Teeth
For individuals looking to keep their teeth sparkly white, good dental hygiene is important. But did you know that certain foods and drinks can stain your teeth? Tooth enamel is the strongest material in the human body, but it is susceptible to residue from darkly pigmented drinks like cola, coffee, and tea. Also, since soda […]
