Going to the dentist for a regular checkup and cleaning is an important part of taking good care of your teeth. But what if you’re told your teeth need more than just a regular cleaning? What if you need a deep cleaning instead? You may not have ever had one before,...
If you’ve had a tooth pulled recently or have lost one for any reason, you’ve probably found yourself wondering what your different options are. Most people don’t care to leave a gap in their teeth where one used to be, making tooth replacement a preferable course of...
When it comes to caring for your teeth, there are certain tools that you need in order to get the job done properly. Toothpaste is solidly up there on the list. If you go to the store, however, you may be surprised by how many different varieties there are. Most...
If the Tooth Fairy’s hovering and a loose baby tooth is taking its sweet time in falling out, that’s when mom and dad step up to the plate! Most of the time, you can help your kids pull their baby teeth at home. However, there are instances where dental intervention...
Everyone wants to have a beautiful, brilliant, white smile. But what if your teeth are more on the yellow side? Teeth whitening is a safe, effective, cost-efficient option for those looking to brighten their teeth. Keep reading to learn how teeth whitening works. ...
Few patients look forward to a root canal, and many dread them, but a lot of that fear is actually unnecessary. Root canals are an important procedure that can be extremely beneficial to your oral health, and when done by an experienced dentist, relatively painless....
You leave those cavity-prone years behind you when you enter your 20s, right? Wrong. The rate of tooth decay in people 65 or older is now higher than that of schoolchildren. Also, as you age, your gums become more susceptible, and the nerves in the central pulp of...
Almost all of us have a dental routine that we go through every day. We may brush first thing in the morning, then again after meals or at night. Perhaps we floss and use mouthwash daily. Or maybe you don’t care for your teeth like you should, never flossing and...
The good news: these days there are a wide variety of options to help you get the smile you want. The bad news: these days there are a wide variety of options. How do you choose which one to go with? Two popular options are veneers and crowns, but what is the...
Mouthguards are an essential accessory for any high-impact sports. In order to keep your child safe, it is essential that you, as a parent, know when your child should be wearing a mouthguard, what type of mouthguard they should have, and how to correctly fit their...
