If you’ve spent any amount of time thinking about replacing missing teeth, you’ve surely heard about dental implants. These tooth root replacements act as foundations for dental restorations, improving the look and function of your smile. But that’s not all that implants can do. In …
Getting excited about the warm spring weather? It’s time to consider whether you’re really prepared for the coming summer. As the weather grows even lovelier, you’ll find your social activities and events increasing. Are you putting your best face forward? Now could be the time …
It’s hard to get really, truly excited about dentures. They’re not particularly glamorous dental restorations, and they have a long history of being bulky, cumbersome, and ill-fitting. Countless aging-related jokes and comedic situations play off dentures’ lack of appeal. If you’ve had dentures in the …
The concept of oral surgery tends to make patients anxious. The thought of a surgical procedure taking place inside the mouth can be intimidating (especially for patients fearful of dental treatment). But although surgical measures may seem drastic, it is their invasive nature that makes …
When you find yourself in the middle of a dental emergency, clear thinking is incredibly difficult. You’re stressed, nervous, and unsure about exactly what to do. Preparing for a dental emergency before it takes place will allow you to feel a bit more comfortable should …
If your perfect smile is in place, congratulations! You’re enjoying daily benefits and life changes that will amount to improved confidence and personal satisfaction. And you want to keep reaping those benefits for many years to come. Yet not all dental work maintains its luster …
Dental treatment should never make you uncomfortable. It is our job as your dental care providers to do whatever is possible to lessen your anxiety and prevent any discomfort. This is made possible with the aid of dental sedation and dental anesthesia. When these two …
Our gums don’t receive nearly the same level of attention as our teeth. This is mainly be due to the inferior role they play in a smile (although gums are a key aesthetic component of a grin, and patients even seek cosmetic surgery to create …
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While our teeth may seem hardy, they’re actually quite vulnerable. As time passes, our teeth fall prey to the elements and our daily habits. This wear manifests in different ways. Tooth enamel is porous, and susceptible to staining compounds in substances with which they come …
Oral hygiene is always important – but the way you’ll need to care for your teeth will change as the years go by. Children’s teeth require different considerations than adults’, as do those of seniors. How do you keep track of the best way to …
