Preserve Your Natural Tooth with Dental Crowns
The end goal of just about every dentist is to help you maintain a healthy smile that you can be proud of! The healthiest smile is your natural smile, because your natural teeth sort of hold everything together for your facial structure. When you lose a tooth, the jawbone begins to recede a little bit […]
How Sedation Dentistry saves your Oral Health
The way dental work is portrayed in the movies is kind of hilarious, if you are a dentist. We know how incredibly off-kilter some of those portrayals really are! The problem is that not all eyes on the screen know just how ridiculous those scenes can be! Granted, we’ve heard some pretty terrible dentist stories […]
Don’t Step Onto the Field Without Mouth Protection
There’s nothing quite like a touch of healthy competition to get the blood pumping and the fun rolling! Participating in competitive sports is a great way to exercise because you add the element of other people into your workout. You are more likely to push yourself when you know that someone else is out there […]
What to Do When the Tooth Fairy Visits You Late in Life
In many countries, it is traditional for the Tooth Fairy to come and take a child’s lost tooth, leaving money in its place. In Hispanic countries, however, things are a little different — instead of a fairy, a small, magic mouse named Perez comes to take children’s teeth. If you lose your tooth, or multiple […]
Causes of Tooth Discoloration
Discoloration or staining of the teeth is a common occurrence, and can occur due to various situations. The cause of tooth discoloration often determines what the best treatment will be. In most cases, stained teeth can be easily treated in a dental office with a teeth whitening treatment. Causes of Extrinsic StainingThere are two basic […]
How to Prepare for Dental Emergencies
Many people make sure they are prepared for medical emergencies, but few consider the importance of being prepared for a dental emergency. Dental emergencies do happen, and being prepared and knowing what to do can make the difference between losing a tooth and being able to preserve that tooth. It is particularly important to be […]
Standard dental implants v. mini-dental implants
Denture wearers annoyed by slippage and discomfort now have a better alternative thanks to the latest advance in implant dentistry offered, mini-dental implants. These devices help to secure a denture arch and keep it in place, helping a denture wearer to chew and speak more naturally. As their name implies, mini-dental implants, or MDIs, are […]
Is sedation dentistry the best option for me?
Does even the thought of dental work make you jittery? If yes, then you are not alone. Thousands of people put off or forego much needed dental services due to dental anxiety. Dental treatment can be a high stress situation and can trigger significant anxiety levels in many, a huge detriment to getting optimal dental […]
Will I Still Have to Wear a Retainer After Invisalign?
For those with minor misalignments in their teeth, Invisalign is an excellent orthodontics option to correct these misalignments. Using clear plastic aligner trays rather than metal braces, Invisalign is more comfortable than traditional orthodontics. Invisalign trays are also practically invisible, so no one has to know you are receiving orthodontic treatment. After Invisalign treatment has […]
All-on-Four Dental Implants
Although denture wearers often complain of discomfort and poor fit, dentures historically have been the only option for edentulous patients. Now, people who are missing all of their upper or lower teeth have an alternative—All-on-Four dental implants. The basic All-on-Four process is similar to traditional dental implants, with the dentist anchoring each implant, which looks […]
