Fissure Sealants

What is a Fissure Sealant? Naturally the teeth have grooves and troughs, these are the valleys in between the cusps on the teeth. These grooves vary tooth to tooth. For individuals who are at high risk for cavities these grooves become a perfect spot for food and...

Skygate Dental Dermal Fillers

Facial Aging Over time the skin will gradually lose its elasticity, this is accompanied by a decrease in the amount of collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid (HA). This natural aging process is accelerated by other factors such as UV light, smoking, muscle contraction,...

Clear Braces – Clear Aligners

What are Clear Braces / Aligners? Clear Braces are a form of braces that offers the ability to move teeth into their desired position, using a tight fitting custom aligner. These aligners are changed every couple of weeks, and over the course of treatment the teeth...

Use of Mouth-Guards in Sports

Use of Mouth-Guards in Sports In previous studies it has been found that of all sports related injuries in a particular year 1/3 were estimated to be dental injuries.1 The ADA takes the approach to “recommend that athletes or active people of all ages use a...

What are White Fillings (Resin Composite) Made of? Mar 16

Properties of Resin Composite (White Filling Material) What is Resin Composite Made of? Resin composite is a combination of chemically distinct materials with an interface separating the components. Resin usually consists of a matrix (bis-GMA, UDMA, and TEGDMA) and...