Summertime Beverages to Avoid for Healthy Teeth and Gums
For many people, the hot summer weather brings to mind sitting in the shade, enjoying a cool summertime beverage. That’s a pleasant experience that we should all be able to enjoy. But, unfortunately, some of our favorite summertime drinks are the worst beverages for your teeth. That’s why we’ve compiled this list of warm-weather beverages […]
The Many Uses of Dental Implants
Of all the recent advancements in dental technology, perhaps nothing has had so much of an impact on oral health care overall as dental implants. Getting a dental implant is a lengthy process, but one that provides many advantages for the patient. An implant consists of a metal rod that is inserted into the jawbone […]
Who Can Benefit from Dental Bonding?
If you’ve never heard of dental bonding, we have some good news: it’s one of the easiest ways to greatly improve the appearance of your smile in no time at all! The material used in the bonding process is actually a dental resin. This resin is applied by your dentist and can be molded to […]
Dealing with Dental Emergencies Over the Holidays
The holidays are a great time to spend with family and friends. But even at this joyful time of year, accidents and unexpected emergencies can happen. If you have a dental problem over the holidays, chances are that you won’t be able to see your dentist until after the holiday. Here are a few helpful […]
The Perfect Holiday Gift: A New Smile!
This is the time of year when so many of us are rushing around, trying to find the perfect holiday gifts for all the friends and family on our shopping lists. But this can also be a great time of year to buy yourself a gift, and what better gift could you ask for than […]
Choosing Between Dental Bridges and Partial Dentures
Living with missing teeth isn’t easy. It negatively impacts the way you chew food and can even lead to a misaligned bite and affect the way you speak. Fortunately, modern dental technology provides some different options to replace missing teeth. Two of those are dental bridges and partial dentures. Both of these appliances are excellent […]
Steps to Take After Losing a Tooth
If you’ve ever seen “emergency dental services” on a dentist’s list of services offered, you may have wondered what’s considered to be an emergency. One of the most common is losing a tooth. Having a tooth knocked out, whether you’re an adult or a child, can be a traumatic experience. But it doesn’t necessarily mean […]
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 regular basis for exams and professional cleanings is vital to your oral […]
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 condition is very treatable and reversible. What follows are some frequently asked questions […]
Chipped Tooth-What To Do?
Crunch, crack, snap. Regardless of the sound it makes, it is still a scary moment. You have now broken your tooth and a million thoughts are running through your head. What just broke? Is that my tooth? Was that a piece of food? How much did it break? Does it hurt? Does the tooth have […]
