How Music Relaxes you during Dental Treatments

The American Dental Association recommends playing music during dental treatments as a form of distraction. It has been noted that listening to music tends to have lower levels of stress-related hormones. 
Dr. Cumandra has bought a Bose radio to give you great sound for long appointments.

Snacking vs Sweet

Did you know that too often and the habit of " day snacking" is causing more dental disease than the sugar content of the food being eaten. This is according ti Dr Warren Karp, who is also a licensed dietician and director of the Nutrition Consult Service at the Medical College of Georgia Dental School.

Too Much Wine Erodes Teeth

Are you a wine drinker? According to a study at Guys Hospital in London, the acid in wine was shown to erode the enamel on teeth. Any individual who tastes wine or drinks wine often should clean his or her mouth at least twice a day. Typically, red wine causes the worst stains on teeth.

Bringing back the smile!

A form of Appreciation from our dear patient for an excellent treatment and caring dental service from  Dr Kocho Cumandra and the Staff. Thank you! 

Dental Implants Help to Maintain a Younger Appearance

Did you know that in areas of missing teeth the bone resorbs and in some cases causes wrinkles to form around the mouth? By placing dental implants into the bone in the areas of the missing teeth, the bone becomes stimulated from the implant post and therefore will not resorb. Long term, this prevent those early age wrinkles.

Being Tooth Paste Smart for Toddlers

Until your child is able to completely spit out all of their toothpaste, fluoridated toothpaste should not be used. For young toddlers, brushing with a toothbrush and water is usually sufficient enough. Non-fluoridated toothpaste can also be used but should always be encouraged to be spit out to help build good habits.

If a child consumes fluoridated toothpaste, dental fluorosis of the adult teeth can occur. Dental fluorosis is when the the enamel does not form properly and appears with bright white and brown pitted stains. Dental enamel affected by dental fluorosis also does not form as strong as it normally would, and is therefore more prone to cavities.

Achievement

Congratulations Dr. Kocho Cumandra for being a Fellow of the International Congress of Implantologists last May 20, 2012. Another achievement to enhance better dental service in Implant Dentistry.