If you need to find a new dentist for you and your family, it’s not as simple as looking online and choosing one at random. In fact, there are several things to consider before deciding which dentist is the best choice for you. Here are a few things … [Read more...]
Exercises that Relieve TMJ Pain
The temporomandibular joint (also referred to as “TMJ”) is the joint that opens and closes the jaw. As you can imagine, this joint is constantly used every time we eat, talk, yawn, clench our teeth, etc. So it may not surprise you to know that … [Read more...]
FAQs about Dental Visits
If you’ve fallen behind on visits to the dentist for whatever reason, the thought of returning to the dentist chair may be a little intimidating. But that shouldn’t stop you from making an appointment. The fact is that seeing your dentist on a … [Read more...]
Gum Disease FAQs
Gum disease is an all-too-common condition for people of all ages throughout the U.S. If you’ve already been diagnosed with gum disease, or if you believe you might be experiencing symptoms, you should know that in the vast majority of cases this … [Read more...]
Possible Side Effects of Novocaine
It’s a fact of life: we all need to visit the dentist on a regular basis in order to maintain good oral health. In fact, healthy teeth and gums are important to our overall health as well, so regular oral exams and professional cleanings are … [Read more...]
Best Dental Sedation Methods for Kids
Most kids – and most adults, for that matter – get a little nervous about going to the dentist. This can be difficult not only for the child; it can also make it harder for the dentist to perform a procedure if the little one is nervous and moving … [Read more...]
Choosing the Best Products for At-Home Dental Care
The variety of products available for at-home dental care is truly amazing. And while it’s great to have so many to choose from, that variety can sometimes make it difficult to decide which products are best for your at-home oral hygiene routine. To … [Read more...]
A Short History of Oral Hygiene
We are fortunate to live in a time when science has made such advances in health care and dental services. Just consider the wide variety of oral hygiene products we have available to us in virtually every supermarket and drug store. Toothbrushes … [Read more...]
An Explanation of Same-Day Crown (CEREC) Technology
A crown is a dental restoration that has been around for many decades. Covering the entire surface of the tooth, from the top right down to the gum line, a crown is often a good choice for a tooth that has a great deal of decay, a tooth with an older … [Read more...]
Choosing Between Traditional and Same-Day (CEREC) Crowns
Dental technology has made so many incredible strides over the past few years. One of the most remarkable advancements is the same-day crown. Placement of traditional crowns typically requires two visits to the dentist office. During the first trip, … [Read more...]