“Dental amalgam is the most commonly used dental restorative material used for dental fillings. First introduced in France in the early 19th century,[1] it contains a mixture of mercury with at least one other metal. Amalgam has been the restorative method of choice for many years due to its low cost, ease of application, strength, durability, and bacteriostatic effects. …
New Team Member
Dr. Sebastian recently added a new addition to his dental team. She is Samanda Carreon a graduate of Edison High School 2010 from Huntingon Beach, CA.
Meth Mouth
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Suspected case of meth mouth “Meth mouth” is an informal name for advanced tooth decay attributed to heavy methamphetamine use.[1] According to the American Dental Association, meth mouth “is probably caused by a combination of drug-induced psychological and physiological changes resulting in xerostomia (dry mouth), extended periods of poor oral hygiene, …
What Is Tooth Decay?
“Tooth decay, also known as caries or cavities, is an oral disease that affects many people. Unlike other diseases, however, caries is not life-threatening and is highly preventable, though it affects most people to some degree during their lifetime. Natural bacteria live in your mouth and form plaque. The plaque interacts with deposits left on your teeth from sugary and …
The Use of Dental Implants and Designing a Smile
When dental implants were introduced to restorative dentists it opened up many options for patients. Before, removable partials dentures and porcelain dental bridges were our only choices. Today integrated implants along with very material looking Zirconia crowns have changed all expectations. Zirconia crowns have no metal in them. This type of crown is very strong and allows tooth color to …