Practicing good oral hygiene is key to maintaining your dental health and your smile. Occasional procedures performed by your dentist can also help, including those that prevent, treat, and correct any painful or problematic issues you may experience. Yet, while keeping your natural teeth is always a top priority, there are times when a tooth […]
When it comes to your oral health, the last thing you want to experience is a sudden, intense pain while enjoying a delicious meal, a glass of cold water, or that first hot cup of coffee in the morning. All too often, this can happen, however, stopping you in your tracks. The sudden ache or […]
Many people remain unaware that they grind their teeth at night or clench their jaw while sleeping. The resulting effects of these actions can, however, cause problems for the teeth and the jaw itself, even leading to TMJ or other dental issues. One way to alleviate these problems and prevent further damage is to wear […]
Making decisions about your dental health can be overwhelming at times, and when it comes to undergoing a dental implant procedure, the more you know, the better your experience will be. Dental implants are a successful and highly effective way to replace your missing or damaged teeth and can be a long-lasting solution. While the […]
Toothaches are no laughing matter, especially when one affects you, your child, or another loved one. All too often, these aches occur in the middle of the night, interrupting sleep, or at other inconvenient times, which can put your life on pause as you determine how to get rid of it and keep it from […]
When it comes to practicing good oral hygiene, there is a lot of useful advice available today to help you achieve a confident smile and a healthy mouth. Yet, that advice can also become overwhelming and lead to misconceptions which can have the opposite effect. These misconceptions about oral hygiene can eventually lead to problems, […]
As modern technology continues to advance dentistry techniques, patients are benefiting in more ways than one. Dental procedures are now taking less time to complete and are often pain-free with faster recovery times. One technology, in particular, is also easing patient fears and anxieties by eliminating the need for traditional needles and drill equipment. That […]
Practicing good dental hygiene is the first step in maintaining a healthy mouth and preserving a confident smile. Yet, even with dedicated daily brushing and flossing, periodontal disease can still happen. Every year, millions of patients receive a periodontal disease diagnosis, and if left untreated, it can eventually lead to bone and tooth loss. So, […]
Technologies in dentistry continue to evolve, and many of these will shape the future in beneficial ways, especially in improving the overall patient experience. Many are already making a profound impact on both patients and dentists alike, and future possibilities continue to build excitement and expectation. Below are five of these exciting up-and-coming technologies, providing […]
Creating a smile you feel confident sharing can make a huge difference in how you interact with others throughout the day and also how you see yourself. While practicing good dental hygiene can keep your mouth healthy, everyone is different when it comes to individual tooth shape, color, and potential for dental problems. Because of […]