A dental filling is one of the modern marvels of dentistry, yet they have been used in America for over 150 years. However, with advances in technology, dental fillings now exist that can mimic the look of your natural teeth. For more information, take the following dental fillings quiz: Dental fillings are used to treat which of the following? a.)... read more »
If you’ve ever been in an emergency situation, you probably understand how stressful these situations can be. Sadly, dental emergencies are no exception—but if you understand how to deal with an emergency situation, the experience should go more smoothly. There are a number of emergencies you could face. For example, did you know that losing a tooth constitutes an emergency?... read more »
If you currently suffer from missing teeth in your smile, we can help. With a dental implant restoration, your smile can be whole once more, giving you a stronger self-esteem while ensuring your mouth functions the way it was intended. Your oral health will also improve because missing teeth can create additional problems within your mouth, including throwing your bite... read more »
If you watched the Hollywood Academy Awards this year, you may have noticed something about all the smiling actors. They all have flawless teeth and amazingly white smiles. If you’ve ever wanted a smile as beautiful as theirs, or are self-conscious about your own smile, then you might want to consider getting dental veneers. Dental veneers are a cosmetic dental... read more »
When a cavity forms on a tooth, it can easily spread through the tooth enamel. This process can be accelerated if you struggle to maintain consistent oral hygiene practices. In time, a cavity can become so large that it can't be repaired by a simple dental filling. For a tooth this severely affected, Dr. David Blackhurst might recommend treating the... read more »
Cavity prevention is extremely important, and if you want to keep tooth decay away from your smile, our dental team has some helpful tips for you! There are things you should do on a regular basis to wash the harmful particles away from your chompers. Those things are: -Clean your smile: For the best smile results possible, it’s best to... read more »
Dry mouth is a dental problem that many people suffer with. It is also known as xerostomia and it involves the inadequate flow of saliva, as you may have already known. This problem can be considered as a medical disorder or a side effect of certain medications, like decongestants, painkillers, diuretics, and antihistamines. Having a dry mouth is a more... read more »
Here at David R Blackhurst DDS, we endeavor to use our new blog as a regular means for publishing valuable content for our community through monthly blog posts. Thanks to the wonders of the Internet, we’re able to further explore some of the most important topics pertaining to our industry and area of expertise here on our website through these... read more »
