by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Apr 7, 2017 | Dental Care
The Bad and Good Foods for Teeth What’s your comfort food? Everyone has. But if you consume too many sugar-filled sodas, sweetened fruit drinks or non-nutritious snacks, you could be at risk for tooth decay. Foods that contain sugars of any kind can contribute to...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Mar 31, 2017 | Dental Care
The Problem with Drug Use A recently published review from a scientific journal revealed that tooth decay and periodontal disease are highly common in people who abuse substance, more so than the general population. On top of this, these people are the most less...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Mar 20, 2017 | Dental Care
Who Benefits Most from Antibiotics? Antibiotic prophylaxis in dentistry is a very common and important preventive procedure in the dental office. Especially prior to extensive or complex procedures, many dentists recommend that you are protected by antibiotics in case...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Feb 27, 2017 | Dental Care
What’s in Your Dental Filling? Let’s look at the available dental fillings being used today by dentists. Knowing what they are, what they contain, and knowing their benefits can help you make informed choices. You must have seen gold fillings before. Gold cast filling...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Feb 10, 2017 | Dental Care
Anti-snoring Devices: Pros and Cons If you’re a snorer and in the market for anti-snoring devices, there are a couple of mouthpieces and a chin strap you can use to try to make night time easier for everyone. It’s good to arrest or minimize this tendency because of...
by Dr. Jill Tetrick, DDS | Jan 31, 2017 | Dental Care
ADA Digital X-Ray Recommendations The American Dental Association (ADA) encourages all dentists and their patients to discuss their treatment options, including the need for X-rays, to be able to make informed decisions. Knowing the need for radiographic...
