For many people, a simple trip to the dentist leaves them filled with dread and anxiety. In fact, fear of having dental work done is more common than you may think. Fortunately for these people, modern dental technology offers a solution: sedation … [Read more...]

Gum contouring is not a new procedure. In fact, dentists and oral surgeons have been performing this procedure on patients for several decades. But the procedure now used in gum contouring is new, and it’s all due to laser technology! Thanks to the … [Read more...]

Most kids love Halloween and for good reason. After all, what other holiday brings with it fun costumes and more candy than any one kid could possibly eat? But for parents concerned about the oral health of their children, Halloween can seem like a … [Read more...]

For most people, the holiday season is a busy one filled with celebrations and gatherings with family and friends. If you’d like to look your best for these get-togethers, nothing will improve your appearance more than whiter teeth! Fortunately, if … [Read more...]

When it comes to getting your teeth straightened, modern dental and orthodontic technology offers several different choices – so many, in fact, that it can be challenging to choose the best one for you. One increasingly common method involves clear … [Read more...]

Possible Causes for TMJ Disorder If you have pain in the jaw, find it difficult to get a good night’s rest, and/or experience frequent headaches, you could be experiencing TMJ disorder. “TMJ” stands for the temporomandibular joint, which is the … [Read more...]

If you’re not totally happy with the appearance of your smile, you might be thinking that you’ll just have to live with it. Fortunately, modern dental technology can provide the solution! In fact, you’ll be happy to know that there are two dental … [Read more...]

Having and maintaining a beautiful smile isn’t just an exercise in vanity. In fact, studies conducted over the past few years have shown that there are many benefits to having a nice smile. What follows are some of those advantages. It makes you … [Read more...]

Wisdom teeth are actually a third set of molars that typically erupt at the very back of the mouth, behind the second molars. Not everyone gets wisdom teeth, but for those that do they often end up causing a variety of problems. This is usually due … [Read more...]

You’ve probably heard of the “laughing gas” that some dentists use to help their patients relax. But you may not know all the details about this form of dental sedation. That’s why we’ve compiled the information in this blog; to explain a little more … [Read more...]