Reducing Your Dental Anxiety Through Natural Methods
Imagine a trip to Hawaii. Now think about a dental cleaning. Given the choice between those two scenarios, most people would take the trip–especially if they have feel anxious about a dental visit. The great news is that you can use natural methods to reduce anxiety, including dental anxiety. Many people feel a certain degree […]
Add a Mouthwash to Your Dental Health Arsenal
Besides getting a professional dental cleaning, you can’t beat the combo of toothbrush and toothpaste when it comes to oral hygiene. Although, consider that there are other dental aids that can help you in your quest for mouth cleanliness. Adding an antibacterial mouthwash to your daily hygiene routine can be excellent for your dental health. […]
A Dental Bridge Might Be Able to Replace a Knocked Out Tooth
A severe blow to the mouth can cause significant oral trauma, which could potentially apply enough force to deeply shatter or knock out a tooth. In a situation like this, emergency dental care is often needed to treat soft tissue damage and assess the treatment options for the traumatized tooth. At Chad Latino DDS, we […]
Brushing and Flossing: The Dynamic Duo
There is more to oral hygiene than simply brushing your teeth. Though brushing is vital, it needs to be done in concert with its companion, flossing. Brushing should be done twice a day, for 2 minutes each time. Use a very soft toothbrush to make short back-and-forth strokes over your teeth and gums. Using the […]
Why Your Dentist May Need to Perform a Root Canal
The tough, mineralized layer that covers your teeth is called your dental enamel. It’s a thin and translucent layer that covers the inner dentin, another layer that protects the inner tooth pulp. The pulp contains the blood vessels, nerves, and connective tissues. If the pulp becomes infected, this is one reason why your dentist may […]
Nitrous Oxide and Your Dental Visit
There are some people who are fine with visiting the dentist. There are others who look forward to their appointment every six months. And then there are those people who may experience anything from mild anxiety to a phobia when it comes to seeing the dentist. Many people are nervous or or even frightened at […]
A Professionally Whitened Smile Needs to Be Maintained
Have you ever wondered if you should whiten your teeth? Chronic and significant dental stains can prove very stubborn to remove with the retail whitening products sold in stores. Rather than risk harming your teeth and gums with excessive use, you should consider scheduling a dental whitening treatment at Dr. Latino’s dental offices. The potent […]
Protecting Teeth With Dental Sealants
Each of your teeth has an important job to do, and they are constructed specifically to do a particular job. In the case of your back teeth, which are called your molars and premolars, their job is crush and grind your food so that it is easier to swallow and digest. To make that job […]
What You Need to Know About Gum Disease
One of the most common disorders you’ll come across when reading about dentistry is “gum disease.” Have you ever really stopped to ponder exactly what gum disease is? Knowing the basics of periodontal disease will help you in wrapping your head around a lot of what dentists do, and it should also help you know […]
Should You Choose an Implant or a Bridge?
There are good reasons for replacing missing teeth. Not only will tooth-restoration improve your appearance and help you to look younger, it can also improve your ability to eat and speak. Additionally, empty spaces in your smile give plaque and bacteria extra places to accumulate, which can lead to gum disease and tooth loss. If […]
