One of the most serious oral health ailments you can have is oral cancer. Although there are many habits and causes that can increase your risk for oral cancer, it can strike at any age at any time. In America alone, over 40,00 people are diagnosed with the disease every year. As with many cancers, survival may depend on finding... read more »
Do you ever feel overwhelmed or confused when you think about the ingredients in your toothpaste? If so, our White Pearl Dentistry dental team is here to help you. By better understanding the role of each ingredient, you’ll be able to trust the product much more. So, we would like to tell you all about the top four common ingredients... read more »
Losing one of your front teeth to tooth decay, damage or extraction can impact you in several ways. Beyond the adverse alteration in your appearance, it can also have ramifications to your oral function. While a basic dental bridge restoration will restore the tooth’s presence, most people find that it doesn’t have the same feel when biting hard foods. One... read more »
Care for your teeth, even your artificial ones. If you have a set of dentures, they can wear down over time from improper storage or use. Just because they are artificial does not exclude them from needing care and attention to ensure they continue to do the jobs they are tasked with. They are not made of indestructible materials, so... read more »
If one of your new year’s goals is to have a straight smile, we can help you with that. Invisalign® clear orthodontic aligners are the perfect solution to align your smile with low-profile braces. Keep these points in mind as you consider using Invisalign braces to fix your smile: Pros: • Removable- easier to maintain oral hygiene, can eat what... read more »
The American Dental Association strongly recommends having a routine dental checkup performed twice each year. The checkup performed at White Pearl Dentistry involves multiple facets. Each one is essential for maintaining good oral health. The checkup starts with a professional dental cleaning that is administered by one of our highly trained and friendly hygienists. This involves using professional tools and... read more »
You could probably make a strong argument claiming that root canal therapy, which is often referred to as endodontic therapy, is the most dreaded dental procedure there is. Sadly, even mentioning root canal therapy can make most people extremely uncomfortable. However, there are a few things you should probably know about this important procedure. You see, thanks to modern techniques,... read more »
If you are missing any number of permanent teeth, Dr. Nadia Hamouda may elect to recommend dental implants as a possible way to restore your smile. Dental implants are a tooth restoration that takes the place of both the tooth and its root. It replaces the tooth root with a titanium post, which forms the foundation for the replacement. There... read more »
Your routine dental checkup at White Pearl Dentistry is designed to examine and detect the different elements involved in maintaining good oral health. The early phase of the appointment is designed to clean your teeth and detect any signs of tooth decay or gum disease. At the end of the checkup, your dentist, Dr. Nadia Hamouda, will perform a basic... read more »
Your dentist, Dr. Nadia Hamouda, used a very powerful dental grade cement to secure your bridge in place when it was initially installed. However, it is possible for a blow to the face or chronic gum disease to weaken this cement. If your bridge feels loose for any reason, you need to contact our office to seek timely treatment. In... read more »