In this post from Pinnacle Dental Associates in Albany, we are going to review the complexity and importance of your saliva. Don't be squeamish! Your saliva is a finely balanced body fluid that not only maintains dental health but also helps with the digestion of your food. So, without further ado, here are the main components of saliva. Water. No... read more »
During a dental checkup at Pinnacle Dental Associates in Albany we do a thorough inspection of your teeth and gums. But visual inspections can't tell us everything we need to know about your dental health, which is why we take x-rays. For most patients, we update our x-rays once a year. They help us to make accurate diagnoses by showing... read more »
Filling cavities with a resin composite material is increasingly popular in dentistry. They are commonly referred to as "white fillings," and they are available at Pinnacle Dental Associates in Albany. One of the things that makes composite fillings so attractive is the color. They easily blend in with the color of your teeth, making them all but invisible. A second... read more »
Have you lost teeth? It's a lot different than when you lost your baby teeth way back in the day. Unfortunately, these don't grow back. A dental implant from Pinnacle Dental Associates in Albany can restore your smile with a lifelike replacement. A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically implanted into your jaw. An artificial tooth fits... read more »
What are dental benefits? Many employers offer full-time employees dental health benefits as part of, or in addition to, their regular health benefits. Think of your dental benefits like health insurance for your teeth! Ninety percent of dental benefits are offered through employers, because they know the value of dental health. They know that good oral health contributes to overall... read more »
We always love to get great feedback from our patients. Here’s what a recent patient had to say about their experience with Janie: "Janie has been my hygienist for many years. She is great! Gentle and sweet, I feel like she is my friend . When I do need dental work, I don't have the fear I did for so... read more »
Have you heard of vaping?  It is the e-cigarette equivalent to smoking and it is taking a firm hold in the US. Backed by the world’s biggest tobacco companies, the industry is aggressively expanding its marketing across the country. More than 14 million U.S. adults and nearly 2 million teens and tweens have used e-cigarettes, and the rate of use among... read more »
For years myths about the cause of cavities have been held on to as fact. Today we set the record straight and give you the truth about decay. MYTH 1: Brushing and flossing are enough to fight decay. FACT: Brushing and flossing alone do not kill the bacteria that are the real cause of decay. Dental Caries is a... read more »
Recently Forbes online published an article: Pure Juice Won’t Rot Your Kids’ Teeth It made the author’s top 5 most popular articles, and to date has received thousands of views. The article was based on the information from this study that concluded: “Our study findings are consistent with those of other studies that show consumption of 100 percent fruit juice is not associated... read more »
Everyday we get calls about how to properly use the CariFree products.  One of the main hang-ups for people is the order of product use.  If you are like most of America, you probably grew up brushing your teeth THEN rinsing with mouthwash. However, with CariFree things are a bit different.  No matter what gel and rinse you... read more »