Frequently asked questions: dental fillings Are dental amalgams safe? Is it possible to have an allergic reaction to amalgam? Is it true...

Does mercury in the silver fillings in your mouth pose any long-term health risks? Does fluoride, in spite of everything we've been told...

Oral piercings (usually in the tongue or around the lips) have quickly become a popular trend in today’s society. With this popular...

Standards and Best Practice With all of the increased media attention on infection outbreaks such as AIDS and multi-drug resistant...

Certain kinds of medications can have an adverse effect on your teeth. Long ago, children exposed to tetracycline developed tooth...

Dentistry health care that works: tobacco The American Dental Association has long been a leader in the battle against tobacco-related...

Both natural teeth and teeth with restorations survive best in an oral environment that is clean and where the intake of harmful foods is...

Naturally occurring latex has been linked in recent years to allergic reactions in people who use such products as latex gloves. The...

The first line of defense against oral health problems In general dentistry, the dentist is the primary care provider for patients of all...

For decades, fluoride has been held in high regard by the dental community as an important mineral that strengthens tooth enamel, which...

Oral changes with age Is tooth loss inevitable in your later years? How much should adults be concerned about cavities? Here you will...