Silver Fillings or White Fillings
Silver amalgam and composite resin are the two most common materials used to restore teeth damaged by decay. There are situations where one material is
Dental Rubber Dam
When it’s wet and rainy outside it’s always a good idea to wear a raincoat. When your Houston dentist works on your teeth, he will
Infection Control in Our Dental Office
In our Houston dental office, we take pride in adhering to the highest standards for infection control. We scrub our hands before and after each
Oral Cancer Exam by Your Dentist
Each time your dentist examines your teeth, she also checks your mouth for signs of oral cancer. As part of your routine homecare, you should
Classification of dental carious lesions
The treatment recommendation for a dental cavity is based primarily on the diagnostic classification of the stages of the disease progression. The main criteria are:
Using Nitrous Oxide
The reason for using nitrous oxide (“laughing gas”) is for its calming effect. Since it doesn’t numb the teeth, anesthetic is still necessary. Nitrous oxide