by Sammy Noumbissi, DDS | Jun 26, 2012 | Articles, Cosmetic Care, Dental Hygiene, Happy Patient, Hot Topics, Preventative Care, Sammy Noumbissi DDS MS, Tooth Decay, Tooth Enamel
Scientific studies are now revealing the full extent of damage a person can inadvertently cause to their tooth enamel by consuming highly acidic beverages. With a reported 30- 50 percent of U.S. teenagers consuming popularized energy drinks on a daily basis, it is...
by Sammy Noumbissi, DDS | Jun 1, 2012 | Articles, Dental Hygiene, Gum Care, Happy Patient, Patient Safety, Preventative Care, Sammy Noumbissi DDS MS, Tooth Decay, Tooth Enamel
Brushing our teeth is an exercise in self-care that most of us do at least twice a day but there is also something we seldom consider; the health of that toothbrush. It might shock you to realize that literally millions of microorganisms (bacteria) live on the...
by Sammy Noumbissi, DDS | Mar 1, 2012 | Articles, Dental Fillings, Dental Hygiene, Dental Materials, Dental Technology, Digital X-Rays, Gum Care, Patient Safety, Preventative Care, Restorative Care, Sammy Noumbissi DDS MS, Tooth Decay, Tooth Enamel
The biggest culprit in tooth decay today is sugars found in processed foods, candy, soft drinks, sweetened juices, and others foodstuff. Fructose, lactose, and glucose are all sugars that cause a rapid production of acid and the resulting destruction of teeth enamel,...
by Sammy Noumbissi, DDS | Sep 26, 2011 | Cosmetic Care, Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Implants, Dental Technology, Digital X-Rays, Gum Care, Oral Surgery, Periodontal Care, Preventative Care, Restorative Care, Root Canals, Sammy Noumbissi DDS MS, Tooth Decay, Tooth Enamel
WHAT IS TOOTH DECAY (CARIES OR CAVITIES)? Tooth decay is the disease known as caries or cavities — a highly Preventable disease caused by many factors. WHO IS AT RISK FOR TOOTH DECAY? The answer is… everyone who has a mouth. We all host bacteria in our mouths which...
