http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Dr.+Susan+Wells Wellness, Fitness and Diet Dr. Susan Wells Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=750514&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet Oftentimes teeth can be healthy, yet over time they become discolored, stained or may even have cracks or small chips in them. For these situations, porcelain veneers, which can be placed on one or several teeth and can even be used to close gaps or cover crooked teeth, may be the perfect solution.... Wellness, Fitness and Diet Dr. Susan Wells Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=750520&ca=Wellness%2C+Fitness+and+Diet When a tooth is lost or extracted, it leaves a gap and the possibility of a wide range of negative effects that can result from an empty space where a tooth once was. To begin with, food can become trapped, which can lead to cavities or gum disease, or the surrounding teeth may begin to drift into t... Medicines and Remedies Dr. Susan Wells Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=725764&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Often, as Americans get older, they lose their teeth and end up with either full or partial dentures. In fact, studies show that by the age of seventy-four, twenty-six percent of adults have lost all of their permanent teeth. When the solution has been traditional dentures, either full or partial, p... Medicines and Remedies Dr. Susan Wells Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=725767&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies You use your teeth constantly and—if you practice good oral hygiene—brush them at least twice a day and floss them once a day. But how much do you really know about your teeth and what they need to remain healthy? Do you know what is beyond the enamel of a tooth or how a tooth is constructed? And wh... Medical Business Dr. Susan Wells Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=707107&ca=Medical+Business Not all teeth hold up well over time. Even with good dental care and oral hygiene, teeth can crack, chip or become discolored, and sometimes they can even be uneven or irregularly shaped. With the help of porcelain veneers, all of these issues can be solved, and you can have a white, bright smile an... Family Concerns Dr. Susan Wells Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=707108&ca=Family+Concerns If a tooth that shows when you smile develops a cavity, a tooth-colored filling will blend in with your tooth and be aesthetically pleasing. Because they come in a variety of colors and shades, a tooth-colored filling can be matched exactly to the color of your teeth and once in place, they are virt... Medical Business Dr. Susan Wells Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=684664&ca=Medical+Business Bacteria are constantly present in your mouth and plaque is simply a clear sticky substance that is made of bacteria. This film of bacteria is not harmful to your teeth or the health of your gums as long as it is removed daily, and removing it is easily done with good oral hygiene that includes brus... Medical Business Dr. Susan Wells Mon, 09 Jan 2012 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=684667&ca=Medical+Business On May 25th, 2000, The Surgeon General released a report entitled Oral Health In America that indicated a “possible association between periodontal disease (gum disease) and diseases such as atherosclerosis, heart attacks and strokes.” Since that report, research continues to indicate a link between... Medicines and Remedies Dr. Susan Wells Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=639641&ca=Medicines+and+Remedies Because of the porcelain-like enamel surface of teeth, every one of us starts out with white teeth. But over time, the enamel wears down and becomes transparent, which allows dentin (the tooth’s core material which has a yellow hue), to show through. And, due to the chewing process of eating, the en... Medical Business Dr. Susan Wells Fri, 25 Nov 2011 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=639646&ca=Medical+Business Straight teeth are healthier than crooked or crowded teeth which can interfere with eating and good oral hygiene. Braces have always been the best option for straightening teeth or correcting teeth that are overcrowded, and now with Invisalign® Braces, the process can be accomplished almost ‘invisib...