September 30, 2009

Manuel Toothbrush vs. Electric Toothbrush

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 8:02 pm

Have you ever brushed your teeth with a regular toothbrush only to find out that you missed half of the plaque in your mouth? Bristles on a regular toothbrush cannot get into the areas to remove the plaque. There are many types of electric toothbrushes out there that all do a better job than a manuel toothbrush. At Henrickson Dental, we suggest using a SoniCare for a clean, fresh mouth.

September 29, 2009

Root ZX

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 2:00 pm

The Root ZX has a large screen. It is a large color display. This makes it easy to read and understand the information, even at just a glance. There are even three alarms that provide the dentist with information.

September 28, 2009

What is the Root ZX?

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 5:56 pm

The Root ZX is an instrument used for root canal treatment. The Root ZX is a fully automatic root canal length measuring device, the apex locator. It provides extremely accurate measurements in all canal conditions.

September 11, 2009

Benefits of inlays and onlays

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 6:04 pm

There are benefits to getting inlays and onlays. These reasons include that they are natural colored to match your teeth, they strengthen the teeth by a great deal, and they can last a very long time.

September 9, 2009

What is an Onlay?

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 7:24 pm

An Onlay is similar to a filling. It is usually made of porcelain, gold or composite resin. An Onlay is similar to an Inlay, only an Onlay extends over one or more cusps of the tooth.

September 8, 2009

What is an Inlay?

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 5:43 pm

An Inlay is similar to a filling. It is bonded to the damaged area of the tooth. An Inlay is used inside the cusp tips of the tooth. It is usually made out of porcelain, gold or composite resin.

September 3, 2009

What does invisalign look like?

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 7:32 am

Aligners looks very similar to a tooth whitening tray. They are clear. They are custom made to move the teeth better.

September 2, 2009

Why choose Invisalign?

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 8:09 am

Invisalign is a good choice because it is convenient and easy to use. There are no metal wires or bands to irritate your mouth, and people won’t even notice that you’re in treatment.

September 1, 2009

Invisalign

Posted under: 1 — Dr. Henrickson @ 5:58 am

There a few things to remember when using invisalign. You should remove your aligners berfore you eat, brush and floss. You should change your aligners every two weeks. You should also have regular progress checks with your dentist or orthodontist.