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
Many people don’t realize they even have a cavity until they go to the dentist and see it for themselves on a dental x-ray. If you have gotten to the point where you actually feel a cavity, it is probably pretty big and troublesome. There are however some unknown indicators that you may be developing... Continue reading
Do you get sharp pains in your teeth when drinking hot or cold beverages? Do your teeth sometimes ache for no reason? Do you have a sharp pain in a specific tooth? If so, what does this tooth sensitivity mean? Tooth sensitivity is a common problem and can be caused by a variety of factors.... Continue reading
When it comes to take home teeth whitening kits, Opalescence offers professional teeth whitening in the comfort of your own home. Although only prescribed by dental professionals Opalescence offers dental patients a handful of options to achieve desired whitening results. If you want to whiten, but don’t have a lot of time, you will love... Continue reading
If you use smokeless tobacco it is vital to your health to receive regular oral cancer screenings. There are many people both young and old who believe smokeless tobacco products are safer than cigarettes. It has been proven that smokeless tobacco products are not any safer then cigarettes. The chances of getting oral cancer are... Continue reading