It’s amazing what a simple procedure like teeth whitening can do for a person’s overall appearance. Teeth whitening has remained the most popular cosmetic dental procedure since it was introduced to patients worldwide. A bright, white smile is an enviable asset and is one of the easiest cosmetic procedures to have done. Dr. Michael Juban… 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
As gross as it sounds, our mouths are full of bacteria. These naturally occurring bacteria constantly form in the mouth to breakdown foods and beverages that we intake. Brushing and flossing help get rid of plaque between dental cleanings, and it is essential that people take their oral health hygiene seriously. At Juban Cowen Dental… Continue reading
If you suffer from swollen, soft, irritated gums or your gums are more tender than usual you may have the beginning stages of gingivitis. Recent studies show that roughly 90 percent of adults in the U.S. have some form of gingivitis, the beginning stage of gum disease. Other signs or symptoms of gingivitis include gums… Continue reading
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