We are pleased to offer a wide range of dental care services including: children's dentistry, cosmetic dentistry, family dentistry, general dentistry, implant dentistry, preventive dentistry and sedation dentistry.
No Mercury! No Metals! No
Kidding! The standard filling material for many years has been an
amalgam of metals, mostly silver-mercury. Metal is not the
best material to bond tightly to the natural structure of
teeth, so the filling would often loosen and allow decay to
set in under the restoration. We use only modern composite
resin fillings that bond very tightly to a natural tooth to
virtually eliminate the chance of decay setting in. They add
strength to the tooth structure for chewing all types of
foods. The shade of the filling can be made to match the
tooth, so the filling is no longer noticeable like it is for
amalgam fillings.
Russell E. Graham, DMD 2935 N Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 327-1205 RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Water Rules Water, especially fluoridated water, is the best beverage for maintaining your oral health. That's because fluoride helps to make teeth more resistant to the acid attacks that can cause cavities. As of 2012, nearly 75 percent of the U.S. population had access to fluoridated water, so drinking water from your own kitchen sink can help prevent dental problems. Above article from: MouthHealthy.org Russell E. Graham, DMD 2935 N Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 327-1205 RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Fruits and Veggies Pack an Extra Punch Fruits and veggies are an important part of any balanced diet, and they are also good for your teeth. Since they are high in water and fiber, they help to balance the sugars they contain and help to clean your teeth. Chewing also helps to stimulate saliva production, which washes harmful acids and food particles away from your teeth. Above article from: MouthHealthy.org Russell E. Graham, DMD 2935 N Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 327-1205 RussellEGrahamDMD.com
Nourishing Nuts Nuts contain protein which help strengthen and protect your teeth. Also, chewing helps to stimulate saliva production, which naturally cleans your mouth. Remember: Not only is a balanced, nutritious diet essential to healthy living, your eating patterns and food choices play an important role in preventing tooth decay and gum disease. You may eat with your eyes first, but your mouth, teeth, and gums are more than just tools for eating. Above article from: MouthHealthy.org Russell E. Graham, DMD 2935 N Country Club Road Tucson, AZ 85716 (520) 327-1205 RussellEGrahamDMD.com
The standard filling material for many years has been an
amalgam of metals, mostly silver-mercury. Metal is not the
best material to bond tightly to the natural structure of
teeth, so the filling would often loosen and allow decay to
set in under the restoration. We use only modern composite
resin fillings that bond very tightly to a natural tooth to
virtually eliminate the chance of decay setting in. They add
strength to the tooth structure for chewing all types of
foods. The shade of the filling can be made to match the
tooth, so the filling is no longer noticeable like it is for
amalgam fillings.
