Gum disease, also known as periodontal disease, is a very serious inflammation of the gum tissue that can lead to infection and even tooth loss. However, in its earliest stage, called gingivitis, gum disease causes little to no discomfort; in fact, its most common symptoms are gums that bleed a little while brushing and persistent […]
Tips for Protecting Little Smiles
When it comes to our children, we only want the very best for them. Whether it’s their education, their emotional development, or their physical health, good parents will do what’s needed to ensure their child is growing into a healthy, well-adjusted adult. It’s no different when it comes to your child’s oral health. Still, many […]
A Consumer’s Guide to Smile Makeovers
In a nutshell, a smile makeover refers to a treatment plan that can include any number of cosmetic and restorative dentistry procedures aimed at improving the appearance as well as the performance and health of your smile. Skilled cosmetic dentists take a patient-focused approach to smile design, meaning that a patient’s smile makeover is based […]
Makeup Tips for a Whiter Smile
Whether you decide to brighten your dull, yellow teeth with take-home whitening trays or one-visit power whitening, you’ll love the results. Making those results last as long as possible depends on consistent care, like regular brushing and flossing and minimizing contact between your teeth and staining foods and beverages. You can also make your newly […]
3 Tell-Tale Signs of Teeth Grinding
The term “bruxism” might sound unfamiliar, but you’ve probably heard of teeth grinding and jaw clenching, its two most common symptoms. Bruxism is often caused by stress, anxiety, allergies, or TMJ disorder and it can cause serious jaw, neck, and shoulder pain. Treating bruxism could be as simple as obtaining a custom-fitted mouthguard from your […]
3 Life-Changing Benefits of Dental Implants
Dental implants are nothing new. In fact, the first dental implant was placed back in the early 1960s and this method for replacing teeth grew slowly until the 1980s, when they truly gained popular acclaim. In contrast to dental bridges and dentures, dental implants replace the total structure of a missing tooth (or teeth), both […]
Do You Have Bruxism?
If you have a sore jaw or your teeth ache, then you may be grinding your teeth. Also known as bruxism, this oral health issue can have serious consequences for your smile. Do you have bruxism? Do you need treatment to protect your smile from the pressures of teeth grinding? […]
Are Metal Dental Fillings Dangerous?
The earliest dental fillings, which were found in modern-day Slovenia, were made of beeswax and date back approximately 6500 years. In the early 19th century, British dentists developed an amalgam specifically for the repair of damaged teeth. American dentists were using amalgam fillings, which were made from a mixture of silver, mercury, and other metals, […]
Basic Dental Hygiene: A Guide
Culturally, we associate toothlessness with old age and a huge swath of the American population still believes that tooth loss is an inevitable part of growing older. That couldn’t be further from the truth and today’s dentists are working hard to let their patients know that with a little care and the right lifestyle, there’s […]
Cosmetic Dentistry Quick Guide
Have you ever assumed dental care could take care of your oral health but that when it comes to the beauty of your smile, you just have to accept what you’re born with? Fortunately, cosmetic dentistry provides you with a variety of solutions for making improvements to minor damage or the aspects of your smile […]
