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 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
In addition to dental checkups and exams, brushing your teeth helps maintain overall dental health. If you are having problems motivating your child to brush, you may want to consider finding more kid friendly gadgets that can make brushing fun. Mashable listed a handful of products that received rave reviews from parents of toddlers, so… 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
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
In a recently published article in the American Journal of Public Health, the ADA Health Policy Resources Center (HPRC) did a study that showed that by having dentists screen for the most common chronic medical diseases, dentists could save the American health care system up to $102.6 million annually. The lead author of the study… 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
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
From the time you give birth through the time they become young adults, you are probably concerned about the dental health of your children. Since good oral habits can last a lifetime, it’s important to start early and to be aware of the good and the bad choices we often times make as caregivers to… Continue reading
Are you someone who keeps their regular dental checkups and dental cleanings every 6 months? If not and dental visits are few and far between you should probably know the top 5 signs that you need to visit the dentist. When it comes to your oral health, there are five telltale signs or symptoms that… Continue reading