Modern dentistry offers a wide variety of treatments to ensure that your teeth are as healthy and attractive as they can be. With the right commitment to routine oral hygiene, your teeth should last a lifetime. However, even your best hygiene efforts may not be enough to prevent the type of discoloration and staining that…
Make Gum Disease Prevention a Priority
When most people think about oral health, their first thought tends to be about their teeth. Are they clean and free of plaque and debris? Are they healthy, white, and in proper alignment? These are all important concerns, of course, but they’re not the be-all and end-all of oral health management. In fact, your gums…
Why Your Orthodontic Care is About More than Just Your Appearance
From the average person’s perspective, braces and other orthodontic procedures are all about aesthetics. There is a tendency to focus all our attention on the cosmetic results as we do whatever it takes to get that perfect smile. For children and many adults, that means many months and even years of treatment to properly align…
How to Deal with Crown Sensitivity
Most people expect some pain and discomfort after a tooth extraction or root canal, but many are surprised to discover that pain can sometimes be present after a crown procedure as well. Though it’s less common than those other types of post-procedure pain, crown sensitivity does occur and it can be every bit as discomforting…
Tooth Extractions: Aftercare Advice
While root canals and fillings often seem to evoke the most fear and anxiety in patients, the reality is that a tooth extraction can be an even more traumatic experience. In fact, many patients are surprised to discover that extractions can have such a dramatic impact. One way that you can minimize the negative effects…
Confused about Invisalign Braces? We have the Answers You Need!
In modern times, straight and properly aligned teeth have become a major priority for many millions of people, and technology for aligning teeth has continued to evolve. For nearly two decades now, Invisalign has provided patients with an effective alternative to traditional braces. Despite their growing popularity, however, many people still have many questions about…
Dentures, Bridges, and Implants: You Can’t Afford Not to Replace Lost Teeth
If estimates from the American College of Prosthodontics are accurate, roughly 178 million people across the United States of America have at least one tooth missing. That’s an incredibly sobering statistic that represents a major health failure on a national level. For while a single missing tooth might not seem like a major problem at…
Relax: Why You Shouldn’t Fear Your Dental Implant Surgery
Dental implants are one of the most reliable and popular ways to restore dental integrity for those who have lost teeth. They’re durable, natural looking, and entirely functional. Moreover, the titanium used to imbed these implants into the jaw is perfect for the job, since its natural affinity for bone means that cellular growth will…
What Factors are Putting You at Greater Risk for Cavities?
If you’re one of the millions of Americans who regularly brushes and flosses and still can’t seem to catch a break when it comes to cavities, you no doubt know how frustrating that can be. Most of us would like to think that our commitment to basic oral hygiene would be sufficient to protect our…
Cosmetic Dentistry: Know Your Options
Your smile is an important part of who you are, and can be critical for making a great first, second, and hundredth impression on those you meet. While a committed approach to daily oral hygiene remains an essential part of any strategy to maintain that smile, your dentist has a vital role to play as…