Dental crowns are a popular dental solution that can provide a host of benefits for the patients who receive them. When properly cared for, they can last for many years. The question many patients have, though, is this: how exactly should you care for your porcelain dental crown? Here are the three most important things…
Tips for Better Flossing Results
We know what you’re thinking: if you had a nickel for every time some dentist told you to floss – right? The thing is, though, there’s a reason why dentists stress flossing, and that’s because it works! Your toothbrush can only do so much, since everyone has places in and around their teeth that those…
Are Your Sore Gums a Sign of Serious Dental Problems?
Given a choice, every person on the planet would choose to go through life without ever experiencing gum pain. After all, those sharp or throbbing pains can be difficult to endure. Unfortunately, millions of Americans suffer from sore gums at some point in their life. In many instances, that pain and discomfort is only temporary,…
The Top Benefits Flossing Provides
For years now, dentists and many researchers have urged the public to focus more on flossing as a regular component of dental hygiene. Unfortunately, those calls for action have often been to no avail. In fact, large numbers of Americans never floss, and even more floss only on an irregular basis. Naturally, dentists are concerned…
Seven Vital Things Every Denture Wearer Needs to Know
Dentures have long been an important tool for restoring patients’ teeth, appearance, and overall quality of life. For newcomers to dentures, however, wearing them may present a number of challenges. Many patients often find that the new dental prosthetics impact everything from their speech to eating habits, and they may find the adjustment process both…
Five Important Facts About Dental Implants
If you’re in need of a tooth replacement solution and your dentist has recommended dental implants, chances are that you have a lot of questions. For many people, the very thought of undergoing an implant procedure can provoke feelings of unease. Others often wonder whether there’s a better and less invasive option for replacing that…
5 Common Dental Hygiene Mistakes: Are You Brushing Your Teeth Correctly?
It’s common knowledge that brushing your teeth is one of the most important things that you can do to maintain healthy teeth and a whiter smile. Yet even total commitment and dedication to regular brushing often seems to be of little effect when it comes to preventing cavities and other dental issues. If you visit…
Four Things Your Dentist Examines During Your Dental Checkup
Your oral health is an important part of your overall bodily health, since problems with your teeth and gums can lead to other medical concerns. In fact, regular dental checkups often provide some of the first indications of other health problems. As a result, it’s important to ensure that you maintain your regular schedule for…
Why Am I Getting so Many Cavities?
One of the most frustrating aspects of dental hygiene is the way in which someone who strives to take great care of his or her teeth can suddenly experience a series of cavities. Perhaps you’ve struggled with this odd occurrence yourself. If so, then you – like many others before you – have probably asked…
Porcelain Crowns vs Porcelain Veneers
When it comes to obtaining that perfect smile, there are many ways and treatments that you can follow, some are more suitable to certain situations than others though, and will be a quicker or easier path to the desired end result. At Ebenezer Dental one of the more common questions is regarding the differences, in…