• Bonding – adding a little tooth – colored composite material to “fill in the blanks”. One of the most frequent uses of the bonding technique is to fill in a gap between from teeth and sometimes used to change the shade of a front tooth.

“National Dental Hygiene Month is a prime time to not only honor and celebrate dental hygiene and hygienists, but also to make the public more aware of the practices that ensure optimal oral health,” American Dental Hygiene Association President Caryn Solie, RDH, said.

While Piercing the tongue, lip or cheek may be attractive to some, it can create dental issues that can last a lifetime.  Anytime jewelry is inserted through the oral soft tissues, infection is a real concern.  Tongue Piercings:  Wearing a tongue stud can put you at risk for chipped teeth, recessed gums and nerve damage, warns [...]