If there’s one thing that most people focus on more than any other when it comes to dental care, it’s the appearance of their teeth and gums. And when it comes to aesthetics, few things matter more than having a set of gorgeous pearly whites. Clean, white teeth are all the rage, and that makes…
The Pros and Cons of Porcelain Veneers
There are many reasons why your dentist might recommend the use of porcelain veneers for your teeth. Maybe you’ve chipped one or more teeth, or just have stains that won’t go away. Perhaps your teeth have been damaged in the past, or are simply misaligned in some way. Veneers can be a great option for…
CEREC versus the Lab: Which Option is Better for Your Dental Crown?
As technology changes, perceptions often take time to catch up to reality. That’s certainly been the case with many advancements in dental technology, as patients often have many questions about new procedures, techniques, and technological advances. Take, for instance, CEREC crowns. Many patients still wonder whether something made with the aid of a computer can…
Is Gluten Bad for Your Teeth?
If you’ve heard anything about gluten in the last few years, there’s a good chance that what you’ve heard was anything but positive. As the media has presented one frightening report after another about the hidden dangers of gluten, many people have changed their diets to ensure that they limit their gluten intake. An entire…
Men, Pay Attention: Your Dental Health Matters Too!
Oral health should be an important concern for every American, especially when you consider how truly fortunate we all are to live in a country where dental science is as advanced as any place on the planet. Despite those advantages, statistics seem to indicate that American men remain particularly resistant to seeking out the dental…
Emergency First Aid for Injured Teeth
In a perfect world, we’d all just brush and floss our teeth, show up for our routine dental checkups and maintenance, and never have to worry about any tooth injuries or other dental problems. Of course, this is anything but a perfect world, and injuries to those precious teeth are more common than many people…
Warning Signs: Is a Root Canal in Your Future
For a dental patient who hears his dentist tell him that he needs a root canal, the news can sometimes come as a surprise. It often seems as though this accelerated decay comes out of nowhere, leading some patients to feel as though the problem arises with little warning. The reality is, though, that you…
Why Get a Smile Makeover? The Survey Says…
If you haven’t yet heard the term “smile makeover” used by friends or acquaintances, then chances are that you’re missing out on one of the hottest dental trends in America. Cosmetic dentistry has made so many great strides in recent decades, that almost anyone can now enjoy the perfect smile they were meant to have!…
Don’t Ignore the Loss of a Tooth – Replace it ASAP!
If you’re like some people who lose a tooth, you might be tempted to simply take the path of least resistance and ignore the problem. After all, you have plenty of other teeth in your mouth, so what harm could it do to try to get by with one less? Surely, it couldn’t do any…
Vacation Travel Tips for Healthy Teeth
With summer upon us, another vacation season has arrived at last. For many couples and families, that means time spent camping, boating, and traveling to see new places or visit family and friends. Unfortunately, summer can also become a time of dental neglect as adults and children alike become so caught up in their various…