If you are wondering why your dentist is recommending a porcelain inlay or onlay for your teeth or problematic tooth, here are a few of the many advantages of these popular dental restorations. Dental inlays and onlays are indirect fillings used in dental restorations to reconstruct a tooth’s anatomy and function once a cavity or… Continue reading
If you are having any type of routine oral surgery. there are a handful of things to prepare for and expect. Oral surgery can range from tooth extractions, wisdom teeth extractions and more. Knowing ahead of time some things to expect about oral surgery can help manage expectations and any preparations or arrangements that should… Continue reading
It happens to the best of us, mouth burns are almost impossible to avoid. Let’s face it; mouth burns are painful and startling. Even when you try to be careful, piping hot coffee or super hot food will get you every time. The most frustrating part of a mouth burn is dealing with the after-burn…. Continue reading
What type of first impression does your smile make when you greet others? Have time and bad habits slowly dulled your once brilliant smile? You don’t have to settle for a lack luster smile or dull yellow teeth, ask your dentist about professional teeth whitening. This popular form of cosmetic dentistry can help brighten your… Continue reading
There has been much advancement in dentistry over the past decades, but perhaps no other procedure has saved more teeth than root canal therapy. Years ago when a tooth was infected it was almost always extracted from the mouth. These days, dentists understand that extraction of a tooth is pretty much a last resort because… Continue reading
Most people know that the main job of a toothbrush is to remove plaque, clean your teeth and help you maintain a fresh, clean mouth and teeth. A toothbrush, when used properly, can help you avoid tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath and more. This tiny tool has a big job to do when it… Continue reading
If you are not one of the lucky few who wake up each day simply loving their smile, you’re not alone. If having a beautiful, straight, white smile is something you’ve always dreamed of, advances in cosmetic dentistry can give you a reason to smile. Do you lack self confidence because of crooked teeth? Are… Continue reading
If you or your child is afraid of the dentist, you’re not alone. Children and adults alike can suffer from dental anxiety. Close to 19.5% of school age children are afraid of going to the dentist. In order to maintain proper oral health, it is important to find ways to combat dental anxiety no matter… Continue reading
When a tooth has decay that needs to be removed (a cavity), a dental filling or dental restoration is used to fill the space of the missing tooth structure. Fillings (both amalgam and composite) are designed to last a long time, but eventually over time, all dental fillings will need to be replaced. With everything… Continue reading
Did you know that on average children will play up to 2.2 hours of video games, watch 1.9 hours of television, spend 2.6 hours on a cell phone or hand held device and 1.5 hours on a computer? With so many of their waking hours being taken up by technology, kindly remind them that their… Continue reading
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