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Hypnosis: A Possible Option for Dental Pain?



It might sound quite interesting, but there is real connection between the art of hypnosis and dentistry. Hypnosis is a state in which the person feels extremely calm and relaxed, and in which concentration or focus are heightened.

Fighting Off Your Dentist Phobia



Fear of the dentist is one of the greatest phobias that both children and adults struggle with. For such people, it is enough only to imagine the dentist chair and the dentist with the mask on ready to take action and they are scared off for quite a good period of time.

The Dental Button: Stop the Drill at Your Will



Quite recently, a dentist from St. Louis area has invented “the Dental Button” which helps relieving dental anxiety. The button is meant to allow the patients to stop the drill of the dentist whenever they feel uncomfortable or whenever pain occurs.

Sweaty Palms in the Dentist’s Chair?



For many of us, a trip to the dentist is top on the list of “things to avoid” (right there next to daily flossing).

Whether triggered by a fear of needles, the noise of the dentist’s drill, an event in the past — or by nothing at all — for many people, the anxiety is debilitating enough to prevent them from seeking dental care, often causing severe problems.

Dental Implant Surgery Procedure



Dental implant prosthodontics technique is performed with application of modern dental technology, through which artificial teeth look and function like natural. Usually dental implant procedure lasts about an hour and is pain-free.

Why Dentists are Dentists: The True Story



Dentists: I decided today, after many years of observation and thought, that I now know why dentists become dentists.

No, it is not because their deep down desire is to spend their life in peoples’ mouths. I mean, really.

Tooth Implant Issues: Something Goes Wrong During Dental Implant Procedure



A dental tooth implant can be used for as many teeth as is necessary and are considered a better option that some others. However there can be specific issues with a dental tooth implant. These issues seldom occur if the dental tooth implant is performed by a skilled dentist.

New Generation Dentistry: Pain Free Dental Care



Recently, dental technology has advanced significantly and these advancements there have altered the way that dentists administer pain free and efficient dental care. Therefore, if you are one of those many patients who refuse to make a dental appointment as a result of your fear of pain, you no longer have to take any chances with your dental health.

Innovative Tooth Decay Detection Tools Can End the Need for Fillings



Some Scotland researchers have found a new method for dealing with tooth decay in its early stages. This innovative technique can help to make the need for fillings unnecessary.

Painless Plasma Jets May Replace Dental Drills

People who live with dental phobia or have a fear of the dentist’s drill could be in for a more comfortable future – new plasma technology for dental care.

Blind Woman’s Tooth Helped Restore Her Sight

For the first time in the US surgeons used a rare procedure to help a blind woman regain her sight: they implanted her own tooth in her eye to hold a prosthetic lens in place.

2,500 Years Teeth Show Skill of Ancient Dentist

Maya and other ancient peoples of southern North America went to “dentists”—among the earliest known—to beautify their chompers with notches, grooves, and semi-precious stones, according to a recent analysis of thousands of teeth examined from collections in Mexico’s National Institute of Anthropology and History.

Dental Inlays Restore Decayed Teeth

Dental inlays are larger than a filling but smaller than a crown and are used primarily on the surface of the tooth rather than the tradition filling which drills into a tooth and then filled with a non corrosive substance protecting the internal structure from further damage.

Stop Cavities Before They Start

Oral BioTech makes early detection of decay possible with a hand-held meter that utilizes ATP bioluminiscence technology to detect the levels of acid-producing, decay-causing bacteria in plaque. Extensive research has been completed on this technology, the results of which maintain that a “highly predictive…useful tool for the rapid chair-side quantification of bacterial load…”

Laser Teeth Cleaning Effect

Laser dentistry eliminates many of the common complaints of traditional dentistry. A laser device replaces the rotary tools, like brushes or drills, and can be used for everything from surgery to teeth cleaning and whitening.

Incredibly Inexpensive Dental Treatment In Ecuador

One of the big benefits gained from global dental travel is spotting contrasts, distortions, and trends. Ecuador has excellent laser dentists who, by Western standards, are incredibly inexpensive.

Robot Patient Feels Dental Pain

The figure in the dentist’s chair can say “ouch,” and her eyes may flash in pain. But trust us, she’s not feeling a thing. She’s an animated robot with a high-tech set of pearly whites. Students and resident doctors are currently testing the robot, dubbed Simroid, at Tokyo’s Nippon Dental University.

Dental Implant Surgery For New Smile

Dental implant surgery was discovered by Swedish scientist and orthopedic surgeon, Dr. P.I. Brånemark, he found that a titanium implant could naturally bond with bone material.
Dental implants now allow dentists to replace individual teeth, create bridges or to create denture supports that are much more natural and better-fitting than normal dentures.

Dental Sealants – Protecting The Teeth

Dental sealants act as a barrier, protecting the teeth against decay-causing bacteria. The dental sealants are usually applied to the chewing surfaces of the back teeth (premolars and molars) where tooth decay occurs most often.

Should We Use a Dental Dam for Teeth Treatment?

The dental (rubber) dam is a piece of thin, stretchable latex or non latex material that becomes a barrier to selected teeth when applied. A dental dam is a protective cover that is placed over a tooth being worked on.

Dental Filling Placement. Why and How

When tooth decay has destroyed a part of the tooth a hole remains. The dentist needs to fill this hole produced by the tooth decay; a dental filling is thus placed. Fillings are also used to repair cracked or broken teeth and teeth that have been worn down from misuse.

Mystery of Root Canal Treatments

Have you had chronic tooth pain? Maybe your dentist has mentioned that you need a root canal. These are words that can scare any patient immediately. Perhaps a little explanation will diminish the mystery of root canal treatments and put your mind at ease.

Dental Laser Instead of a Drill for Teeth Treatment

The CO2 dental laser can be used to perform surgical procedures. Dental laser treatment is generally less painful and, therefore, reduce the necessity of anesthesia. In addition, because the laser is a non-contact instrument, it does not create the noise and vibration associated with dental drills. Laser dentistry is an exciting technology that may very well provide you with new dental treatment options.

How to Stop Tooth Decay (Dental Caries)

Tooth decay is the same as dental decay. It is also known as dental caries. It results in a cavity in the tooth and if untreated can spread from the enamel (the hard outer covering of the tooth) into the softer dentine inside. Tooth decay is one of the most common health complaints in the world. It is particularly common in children and young adults, and rates have been fuelled by an increase in sugars in the diet, and poor dental hygiene.

How Can You Stop Receding Gums

Every morning you brush your teeth in order to keep them healthy and cavity free. But did you know that you could actually be ruining your teeth and gums in the process? Two out of three people apply too much pressure when brushing their teeth. This overzealous brushing actually destroys gums by driving gum tissue away from teeth.