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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 […]
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 something we should all have done at least twice a […]
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 around a lot in the dental […]
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 simplify this process, we’ve gathered some information to consider the next time […]
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 come in manual and electric models, and in almost any size and shape […]
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 filling that needs to […]
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, the dentist will prepare the affected tooth by removing any existing decay and/or an old filling, […]
Foods to Avoid with Traditional Braces
Traditional metal braces have been around for decades, and there’s a reason for that: they really work! Countless crooked smiles have been made straight and beautiful by these remarkable dental appliances. But as effective as braces are, you will need to adjust your lifestyle slightly while you’re wearing them. Brushing and flossing, for example, can […]
Denture Cleaning Tips
If you’re a new denture wearer, congratulations! These remarkable dental appliances can be truly life-changing experiences for people who have had their teeth extracted for whatever reason. Today’s modern dentures are not only durable, they’re also much more comfortable and secure-fitting than dentures of the past. That being said, it does take some time to […]