The Reasons Why Men Should Care for Their Smiles Too
According to the American Dental Association, men are less likely than women to care for their smiles, whether it’s with preventive dental care or simple oral hygiene tactics. This is an issue because men can still suffer from major dental problems that destroy the...
Small Cavities Can Be Repaired with a Basic Filling
Good oral hygiene founded on brushing and flossing your teeth twice a day might still not be enough to prevent a small area of tooth decay from forming on one of your teeth. These cavities can quickly develop into something more serious if they are not addressed...
Tips and Techniques for Maintaining a Dental Implant Bridge
Initially dental implants were only used to replace an individual tooth that was lost to severe tooth decay or deep fracture. Over the course of the past two decades, dental implant technology and techniques have continued to advance. Now they can also be used to...
The Process Of Dental Implant Placement
You know that dental implants can restore the root and crown of a tooth, but do you know how they are placed in your jaw bone? We begin by numbing your mouth with a local anesthetic so you feel comfortable during the procedure. Our dentist will make an incision in...
The Tips You Need to Properly Care for Your Temporary Crown
As you wait for your permanent dental crown to be created, it’s important that you care for your temporary crown so you don’t run into any problems. Temporary crowns aren’t quite as strong and stable as you think they are, so we recommend doing the following things to...
Whitening Toothpaste as part of Your Oral Hygiene Routine
It’s not uncommon for the bright white smile you enjoyed in your youth to dull with stains brought upon by aging, tobacco use, or dark foods and drinks. If you feel this way, then chances are good it’s time for you to investigate your tooth whitening options. How...
How to Find the Right Dentist for You
Finding a dentist can be difficult, especially if there are so many to choose from. So, to help make the decision a bit easier, we are happy to provide essential information that will help you find the best dentist possible! While you are on your search for the...
How to Quit Smoking
If you’ve decided to stop smoking, we’re so proud of you! Smoking is extremely dangerous to your oral health, especially because it increases your risks of developing gum disease and oral cancer. But, we do understand that quitting the habit is difficult, which is why...
What Happens if I Need a Root Canal?
A root canal, or endodontic therapy, is one of the last courses of action available to repair a tooth where severe tooth decay has caused damage or infection to the dentin or root of your tooth. Fortunately, modern dental technology has allowed this to be a completely...
Pediatric Dentistry: Preventing Baby Bottle Tooth Decay
When children suffer from tooth decay, it is often referred to baby bottle tooth decay. In order for your child to grow into a strong, functional, and healthy smile, baby bottle tooth decay needs to be prevented, and we’re thrilled to tell you how to do so. Baby...