Connection Dentistry Raleigh Blog

Every time you go to the checkout when buying your groceries, are you drawn to the assortment of different types and flavors of chewing gum? This may not be such a bad thing after all. Even though this treat tastes sugary and sweet, if you get the right kind, it can have a variety of different benefits for your smile, including helping you to ward off cavities. Read on to learn more about how chewing gum can positively affect your smile.

In the last few decades, technology has come a long way. Just think about all the changes there have been since you were growing up. This includes in the field of dentistry. Each year, techniques, technology, and instruments become more advanced and allow for better, more reliable care. In the next decade, there are a lot of new advancements we can expect in the dental field. Your dentist shares just some of the new dental trends that you can expect.

Do you like to add a little bit of sugar to sweeten up your tea or coffee in the morning? What about the crisp and delicious carbonated beverage you have with your lunch? These days, it’s difficult to avoid sugar. After all, it seems to be everywhere! But how often do you think about what it’s doing to your smile? Read on to learn more from your dentist about how sugar impacts oral health, what you should watch out for in the products you buy, and what sweetener you can use instead.

One big misconception that many people seem to think is that hygienists only clean teeth, however, there are many different things that they are responsible for on a daily basis including both patient care and after-care treatment. There’s a lot more to your dental hygienist’s job than just polishing your teeth. In fact, dental hygienists cover all sorts of different areas and always work closely with your dentist to treat patients. Here are just some of the many responsibilities that a hygienist has on any given day at the dental practice.

According to the experts, the first dental implant dates back to 2000 B.C.! At the time, materials like copper pegs, seashells, and even animal teeth were used to replace missing teeth. Considering their lack of anesthetics and primitive tools, the procedure was likely painful with a low success rate. Fortunately, patients today can opt for a much safer and more natural-looking alternative. In fact, improvements in dentistry and dental implant technology have developed exponentially in recent years, and 2020 is no exception! Read on for three of the latest innovations!