If you are experiencing tooth pain of some sort, know that you are not alone. This is one of the most common reasons that people visit dentists, after all. Even when people know they need to speak with an oral healthcare professional, nothing spurs them to action quite like a toothache can. Whether you are… Read more »
Dentistry has followed us throughout human history, and only relatively recently have we come to use porcelain veneers for cosmetic restoration. First designed in the 1920s, this technology sat unused for decades, finally taking off around 40 years ago. But now we have honed our techniques and materials so that these caps can last for… Read more »
If you have recently found out that you are pregnant, congratulations! Especially if this is your first, this can be a time of both wonder, as well as incredibly elevated levels of stress and anxiety. Regardless of how calm you may feel about the future, however, you need to make sure to properly manage your… Read more »
No matter how much we take care of our smiles, there is always the possibility of a catastrophe. We risk car accidents daily, or even a clumsy slip over a set of stairs can leave our smile broken on the ground. The best thing for you to do is to be ready in this situation,… Read more »
We are always fighting tooth damage of one sort or another. Decay is our number one enemy, but even beyond that, oral trauma seems like it is always just right around the corner. From a stray baseball to a car accident, our teeth are not immune to trauma, no matter how well we take care… Read more »
Time is a constant, and no matter how much we fight it, it will eventually affect all of our health. One significant way that this concerns people is in their bone density. As we get older, our body breaks down some of this material, leaving the remainder much more likely to break or chip. Osteoporosis… Read more »
If you have lost a tooth, or even a few of them, you may be looking for a permanent solution that is durable enough to withstand the rigors of daily life. For many people, a dental bridge is stable enough of a prosthetic. However, there are drawbacks to this maneuver. For instance, a bridge requires… Read more »
Often, parents underestimate the importance of their child’s first set of teeth. While these are certainly intended to be lost, they also play a large role in the way that future teeth develop. And studies have shown that behavior that is taught at an early age can influence their later oral health habits. Not only… Read more »
Receding gum tissue is a very common condition. In fact, nearly half of all Americans over the age of 30 have some form of periodontal disease. Often, people will believe that their gum issue solely affects the appearance of their smile. But this tissue is incredibly important in keeping our entire body safe, as the… Read more »
For many of us, it is a constant struggle to maintain a pearly, bright smile. From our indulgences like coffee and red wine, to more seemingly innocent foods like tomatoes, we are constantly exposing our dental tissue to stains. Our routine oral health care can help significantly here, but as we grow older, these compound… Read more »
When you have a tooth that is too severely damaged to be treated with a dental restoration, then we could remove it to protect your smile from major complications. Our…
We talked about how we can replace a missing tooth with a dental implant, but what if you have severe tooth loss? What if you need a set of dentures?…
When you lose a tooth, or if you have lost most or all of your teeth, then you need tooth replacement to obtain a full smile again. From individual missing…
