Were you born with crooked teeth? Have you dreamed of one day having straight teeth and a confident smile? A beautiful smile can leave a lasting first impression. If you are tired of hiding your less than perfect smile, ask your dental professional about achieving a picture perfect smile with porcelain veneers. Although porcelain veneers… Continue reading
Do you have a missing tooth or several missing teeth? Perhaps you have loose-fitting or problematic dentures? If you are looking for a more permanent solution to your dental dilemmas, you may want to consider dental implants. Dental implants are an ideal way to replace lost teeth or to secure loose fitting or problematic dentures…. Continue reading
Do you grind your teeth? Has a loved one or spouse complained that you keep them up at night from the sound of grinding your teeth together? If you struggle with grinding your teeth it’s important to figure out why you are grinding and if the grinding is becoming problematic. The most common cause of… Continue reading
Even if you are not a Hollywood star or famous athlete, you too can have a million dollar smile, for a lot less than a million dollars! Unfortunately, many of us were not born with perfect smiles. However, advances in cosmetic and restorative dentistry have now made it possible for virtually everyone to achieve the… Continue reading
When your bite is not properly aligned, it can lead to problems with the Temporomandibular Joint (TMJ). This can lead to a variety of symptoms including severe headaches, ear pain, dizziness, and more. There are three different types of malocclusions of the TMJ: an underbite, an overbite, and a crossbite. An underbite occurs when the… Continue reading
If you’ve ever had a canker sore, you may be wondering why you developed it in the first place. This bothersome mouth sore can be painful and troublesome. Children especially don’t like the pain and swelling that come with canker sores. Rest assured that canker sores are non-contagious lesions that appear in the mouth on… Continue reading
Do you have a missing tooth or multiple missing teeth? If you are one of the 7 out of 10 adults in the U.S. between the ages of 34 and 44 that has at least one missing permanent tooth, you may want to pay attention. Having one missing tooth may not seem too problematic right… Continue reading
Does it hurt when you drink hot or cold beverages, when you try to enjoy an ice cream cone or even when you brush? If you have sensitive teeth, you’re not alone! Tooth sensitivity can stem from a number of issues and millions of people suffer from varying degrees of tooth sensitivity. Brushing too hard… Continue reading
If you are wearing traditional braces to straighten your teeth or correct bite problems in your mouth, it is vitally important to practice good daily oral hygiene. This is also the case if one of your children is currently wearing traditional braces. It is very important to thoroughly brush and floss your teeth everyday while… Continue reading
Are you worried about your children’s teeth? Does your child have deep grooves in their molars? For some children brushing and flossing simply isn’t enough to keep cavities away. If your child is cavity prone you may want to consider protecting your child’s teeth with dental sealants. Tooth decay in children and teenagers usually occurs… Continue reading