Although orthodontic treatment is customized to meet each person own unique needs, the steps necessary for treatment, remain fairly standard. First there is Diagnostic and Treatment Planning. This is where the orthodontic dentist will make a diagnosis to determine the most effective way to treat your bite issue.

A bone creating protein has be found to be more effective then bone grafting in dental implants. Some people that get dental implants may have either not enough bone or bone that is too thin to hold the dental implant when that happens, the current solution is to do a bone graft to anchor in the permanent prosthetic teeth. However, that technique can be problematic because it involves additional surgeries to harvest the bone Studies done at the GHSU Laboratory for Applied Periodontal & Craniofacial Regeneration found that implanting bone morphogenetic protein in the sinus more new bone will form within four weeks than using conventional bone grafting at the same site.

In a new new study it shows that Twitter can be used as a new way for the public to communicate their health concerns. Studies found that Twitter users are already extensively sharing their experiences of toothache and seeking advice from other users. 772 tweets were analyzed and frequencies calculated. Of those tweets, 83% were primarily categorized as a general statement of dental pain, 22% as an action taken or contemplated, and 15% as describing an impact on daily activities. Among the actions taken or contemplated, 44% reported seeing a dentist, 43% took an analgesic or antibiotic medication and 14% actively sought advice from the Twitter community.

Study are showing that the protective shield fluoride forms on teeth is up to 100 times thinner than previously believed This new study done found that the fluorapatite layer formed in this way is only 6 nanometers thick. It would take almost 10,000 such layers to span the width of a human hair. That’s at least 10 times thinner than previous studies indicated.

Periodontal disease claims more teeth then tooth decay. However with proper preventive dental care at home and good oral habits you can reduce your changes of having periodontal disease. Proper prevention the key to good oral health. Healthy dental care habits is critical in preventing gum disease.

Dental implants have become the a more advanced alternative to having dentures or crowns work. Where as crowns, partials and dentures will last a few years after which you have to have them replaced or repaired, dental implants are meant to last a life time. Dental implants may have a more elevated cost compared to crowns, partials and dentures but that because they look, feel and function just like a natural set of teeth.

Accidents happen, toddlers who are learning to walk may fall, young kids playing a sport may take a ball to the mouth. What is important is knowing what to do and being prepared. If your child baby tooth gets dislodged then it can not be replaced and does not need to be put back in.

Affording dental braces can be different in good times. Now with the economy at a low you may feel like you can not afford braces for your kids even if you have dental insurance coverage the may help toward the cost of braces. In cases like that see what your state has to offer.

Smiles change lives helping parents afford brace for their kids. Many kids need to have braces but the cost of having makes it so some parents just can not afford them. Even with dental insurance which help reduce the cost of braces for lower income house hold the cost of braces may still be out of reach. However braces many still be within site for many lower income households, thanks to Smiles Change Lives.

Although there has not yet come out with a study that states whitening your teeth during pregnancy is harmful to your child, waiting until after the baby is born to whiten your teeth may still be a good idea. The concern is that the chemicals used in teeth whiten products could be swallowed during the whitening process and the effects that may have on your baby.