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
Dental restorations have been around for hundreds of years. With advancements in dental technology, there have been incredible improvements in dental care and how missing teeth are replaced. Dental implants are replacement tooth roots that have crowns placed securely on top of these “roots” to hold the new teeth in place. Implants provide a strong… Continue reading
Would you say that you have established a good flossing habit? If you floss daily or even regularly, you deserve an award! According to a recent dental study, if you floss regularly, you’re among a minority of Americans taking proper care of their teeth. Often times overlooked, flossing is vitally important to maintain proper oral… Continue reading
There is a lot happening in that small mouth of yours. Some people are blessed with low maintenance mouth, but for the majority of us, our mouths seem to be quite problematic. To help you over the hump of the most common dental dilemmas, here are tips to avoid and be aware of the most… Continue reading
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