Good Dental Hygiene Practices When it comes to maintaining healthy teeth and gums (and a healthy body, too), practicing good oral hygiene is essential. Healthy oral hygiene habits work together to prevent tooth decay, tooth loss, periodontal disease, and other systemic health issues that can arise as a result of poor oral hygiene. So, what…
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The Best Treatments for Teeth Sensitivity If you have to ask for no ice in your beverages, wait for your coffee to cool before you can drink it, or get a shooting pain every time you eat a piece of candy, you’re likely suffering from tooth sensitivity. What Causes Teeth Sensitivity? Teeth have a protective…
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Is a Dental Crown the Right Treatment for You? Without proper dental care and oral hygiene, probably no human would make it to old age with their natural teeth intact. In dentistry, however, one of our primary goals is to extend the life of each of our patient’s natural teeth. So, whenever possible, a dentist…
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Cosmetic Dentistry FAQs: Answers to the Most-Frequently Asked Cosmetic Dentistry Questions Having a smile that makes you proud to be happy can boost your confidence, make you feel good about smiling, and can even improve the first impression you have on the people you meet. Whether you were born with an imperfection that you’d like…
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Put Your Fear to Sleep: The Benefits of Sedation Dentistry If you fear visiting the dentist, you’re not alone. In fact, fear of the dentist is so common there’s a word for it, dentophobia. However, just like any preventative medical care, maintaining regular dental cleanings and exams is an essential part of taking care of…
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The Infamous Root Canal: What to Expect from Root Canal Therapy Everyone has heard stories about the dreaded root canal procedure. Despite the lore surrounding the root canal, the truth is root canals today aren’t actually all that painful or invasive thanks to modern dentistry procedures, medications, and equipment. With over 15 million root canals…
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The COVID Connection to Your Oral Health These days, the COVID-19 pandemic is on everyone’s minds, and we are all mindful of mitigating our risk to avoid the deadly disease. Like most people, you have probably been practicing social distancing, wearing a facial covering or mask, and increasing your sanitation and hygiene practices. With every…
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Should You Consider Laser Therapy for Gum Disease? If you’ve been diagnosed with periodontal disease (gum disease), then you’re probably also already aware that gum disease affects more than just your teeth and gums. Your dentist has probably talked with you about some of the infection’s more serious systemic consequences like increased risk for a…
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Set These 5 Resolutions for Better Teeth This New Year At the beginning of each new year, we always resolve to live better, healthier lives. While your resolutions might focus on dietary choices and exercise routines, you shouldn’t forget about your teeth because maintaining healthy teeth and gums is integral to maintaining a healthy body…
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Do I Need a Dental Crown? 6 Situations When a Crown Might Be the Best Option for You In dentistry, our goal is always to help our patients preserve the beauty and function of their natural teeth for as long as possible. In many cases, the best option for helping a patient avoid tooth extraction…
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When Should I Get Overdentures? Traditional dentures can be messy and tricky to secure. They can make it difficult to eat certain foods, affect your speech, and even lead to a changed appearance, as a person’s jawbone deteriorates over time. Thanks to dental implant technology an array of alternatives to traditional dentures have arisen. For…
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How to Care for Your Dental Bridge Although tooth replacements, like dental bridges and even dental implants, are wonderful options for restoring your smile, they aren’t as strong as your original teeth. While most bridges can last a very long time (about 10 years for the average patient), they typically don’t last forever. Whether you…
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