What is a Tooth Cavity? Dental cavities are a common dental problem. “Almost everyone will have a cavity at some point in their life,” explains Dr. Eslampour at Platinum Dental, Inc. in San Marcos. Dental cavities can start in different parts of a tooth, like on the chewing surface or between the teeth. At other…
Ever wonder what the old “silver” fillings or “amalgam” fillings look like after a few years in the mouth? What are dental fillings and why do they turn black. What is a Filling? Dental Fillings were created decades ago to allow dentists to fix teeth that were decayed. And while a lot of scientific findings from…
With the holidays fast approaching it is easy to overdo it with the candies and the sweets. Whether you like to sink your choppers into some candy or sip on a sweetened beverage (with or without alcohol) here are some tips to help defend your teeth against cavities. If given the choice between candies, choose…