Dental esthetics, also known as cosmetic dentistry, is concerned with improving the appearance of your smile. Even traditional dentistry, which focuses on treating oral health problems, can have a cosmetic component in that most modern treatments for t...

It is never too early to start educating your children about the mouth-body connection. If you instill in them good oral hygiene and eating habits from the beginning, you are making an investment in your children’s future health. Dr. Moiceanu loves w...

Have you noticed that your face is changing its shape with every passing year? Have you started to form jowls or lines around your mouth? You might be surprised to learn that these changes do not have to be a normal part of the aging process and that y...

There was once a time when just about everyone flashed a mouth full of silver fillings when they had a good laugh. These (tooth restorations) dark amalgam fillings were commonly used because they were cheap and very effective, but controversy has arise...

We’ve thoroughly covered how a healthy body is linked to a healthy mouth and vice versa.  The foods you eat and your level of happiness play a huge role in feeling good and healthy. Stress and poor nutrition can lead to all sorts of health problems,...

Are you tired of uncomfortable dentures or partials that slip? Are you paranoid that everyone is staring at the gaps in your teeth? Is the shape of your face changing since you’ve had dentures? If so, it’s time to consider dental implants. You may ...

How to maintain a healthy oral environment is crucial to your overall well being. When it comes to keeping your mouth healthy, one of the most important factors is preventing an acidic environment. When acidic conditions are present in your mouth, the...

Dr. Moiceanu is very passionate about educating you on how your overall body health and your oral health are connected. You’ve already learned how a healthy diet contributes to a healthy mouth, but how does a healthy mouth directly impact your body? ...

Just because your insurance doesn’t cover a certain dental procedure, cosmetic dentistry being one of them, doesn’t mean you don’t need it. For example, your insurance company may pay for dentures but not dental implants, but what if your denture...

Could you use Dental Implants Are you tired of your partial dentures slipping or causing discomfort? Does the appearance of them make you self-conscious? If so, implant dentistry may be right for you. Once you have dental implants placed, your teeth...

Do you wake up every morning feeling as if you didn’t sleep at all? Is your work performance suffering because of daytime fatigue? Do you have chronic health problems that are worsening by the day? If so, you may be suffering from sleep apnea, a seri...

PREVENTION WORKS! As dental patients, we must deal with the consequences of less than ideal home care, which can result in a not so enjoyable trip to the dentist. Since graduating from dental school in 1996, this is the most common complaint I hear....

A healthy diet is important for your well being. We’ve already covered how your diet contributes to a healthy mouth and a healthy body, but are you still confused about what you should eat? Balance is the key when it comes to your diet, and you shou...

Learn how you can improve your Oral Health. You know that a healthy diet helps you maintain a healthy body and a healthy mouth, but how exactly does this process work? A varied, balanced diet contains a multitude of nutrients that work together to kee...

By now you know that healthy foods contribute to your overall body health and the health of your teeth and gums, but are organic foods better than conventionally-produced foods? Unlike years ago, organic foods are now readily available in your local su...

Does Oral Health relate to Healthy Foods? When it comes to your oral health, a balanced, low-sugar diet makes all the difference in the world. Healthy eating increases saliva flow, inhibits oral bacteria, and creates a strong immune system. Regular br...

Do you get embarrassed if someone makes you laugh out loud in public? Have you perfected the art of smiling with your mouth closed? Are you tired of trying to exert such control over everyday gestures just so you won’t accidentally flash your teeth a...

Are you feeling a bit low? Do you find yourself catching a different bug each month? Are you having trouble sleeping? If so, you’ll want to see your physician to determine the underlying cause of your problems, but it’s also a good idea to schedule...

Since you consult a physician for your body and a dentist for your mouth, it’s easy to adopt the mindset that the two are disconnected. The truth is, your oral health affects your entire body and vice versa. Maintaining a healthy diet is the very bes...

Xerostomia, a condition characterized by a chronic dry mouth, is not a disease in and of itself, but rather a symptom of another problem such as an underlying disease or lifestyle choice. Whatever the trigger, xerostomia can interfere with your day-to-...

What Are Dental Implants? Implants are small posts that anchor dental prosthetics. A dental implant is a small, screw-shaped rod, usually made of titanium, which is placed directly into the jawbone at the site of a missing tooth. A small portion of th...

We all suffer from “cotton mouth” on occasion—usually as a result of a stressful situation, such as public speaking—but what if you have a dry mouth all the time? Xerostomia, a persistent dry mouth caused by a lack of saliva, is a condition tha...

Would you ever put battery acid in your mouth? Of course not, but did you know that most carbonated drinks are only slightly less acidic than battery acid? Carbonated beverages are not only unhealthy for the body, but they can also destroy the tooth en...

Perhaps you just played a round of basketball and reached for an ice-cold sports drink to quench your thirst. Everyone tells us that we lose electrolytes when we sweat and that proper hydration is important for our bodies to function properly. Most of ...

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The temporomandibular joint is the joint of the jaw and is = frequently referred to as TMJ. If someone says that he/she has got TMJ then what is = the big deal in it, everyone has a pair of it, on either side. But if = someone is referring to T...

Content-Type: text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit When people are thinking about their health, often their dental health is not foremost in their mind. And when money is in short supply, dental treatment ...

  Do I Really Need to Floss? Yes. Floss removes plaque and debris that sticks to teeth and gums in between teeth, polishes tooth surfaces, and controls bad breath. Plaque is a sticky layer of material containing bacteria that accumulates on tee...

Content-Type: text/html; charset=ISO-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit Basically Dentures are prosthetic devices constructed to replace missing teeth, and which are supported by surrounding soft and hard tissues of the oral c...

We are a small office oriented towards high quality dental care. We are not cutting corners,we do not outsource our lab work to China to cut costs and we do not make patients wait long amounts of time to be seated for their scheduled appointment. ...

The tooth decay the dentist found on the elderly man’s mouth was one highly unusual black hole on one of his front teeth. It turns out the man gagged on his heart medicine when he stuck the nitroglycerine tablets under his tongue where they’...

Traditional or Family dentistry has maintained a concentration on prevention and overall oral hygiene, through analysis and treatments of oral health conditions. Aesthetic dentistry however has focused on improving t...

Having a confident smile can change everything. And Invisalign makes the decision easy, because you can get agreat and healthy smile without most people even noticing you're going through treatment. Early concept goes with the Braces, to align t...

  About 8% of the population suffers with prostate disease, or prostatitis. Researchers at Case Western Reserve University have found that patients with prostatitis have a lower clinical attachment level (CAL) between gums and teeth.  The lin...

  The health complications of being overweight, such as increased risk of heart disease, Type 2 diabetes and certain cancers, have long been reported. Health care professionals often urge patients to manage their weight and strive to get physical e...

Objective   This article reviews the rationale for incorporating effective antimicrobial mouthrinses into a daily oral hygiene regimen along with mechanical plaque control methods.   Methods   The author reviewed studies demonstrating the ...

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There are three components that make up a tooth: a tough protective layer referred to as the enamel, a softer and sensitive interior layer referred to as dentin, and the pulp which is a soft inner layer. Dental pulp is composed of nerve tissue, l...

Does whitening toothpaste actually whiten teeth? Answer from Alan Carr, D.M.D. "Whitening toothpaste can whiten teeth slightly by removing surface stains, such as those caused by drinking coffee or smoking. Whitening toothpaste can also be use...

How does xylitol prevent cavities? http://www.carifree.com/patients/cavities_a_to_z/Xylitol.html Xylitol is a 5-carbon sugar that is commonly found in birch tree sap and naturally occurring in some fruits and vegetables. http://www.carifree.com/pati...

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Sleep dentistry and sedation dentistry are two entirely different approaches to having a relaxed and painless experience while at your local dentist office. No one likes or enjoys even the thought of having dental work done. The mere thoughts often...