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Your Options for Restoring a Chipped Tooth
posted: May 18, 2022.
A tooth that's been chipped doesn't mean it's no longer healthy. The same, unfortunately, can't be said about the attractiveness of your smile, especially if it's one of your front Read more -
4 Tips For More Enjoyable Eating With TMD
posted: May 08, 2022.
Temporomandibular Joint Disorder (TMD) isn't just painful, it can severely interfere with one of life's essentials—eating. For a person with TMD, an enjoyable meal with family and friends can turn Read more -
Treating Gum Disease Important to Saving the Underlying Bone
posted: Apr. 28, 2022.
If you've had periodontal (gum) disease, you've no doubt experienced gum inflammation, bleeding or pain. But your gums may not be the only mouth structures under assault — the disease Read more -
Why the Ointment You're Using Could be Making Your Facial Rash Worse
posted: Apr. 18, 2022.
The red, scaly rash suddenly appearing on your face doesn’t cause you much physical discomfort, but it’s still embarrassing. And to make matters worse treating it as you would other Read more -
How a Root Canal Could Save Your Diseased Tooth
posted: Apr. 08, 2022.
Just a century ago a heavily decayed tooth was most likely a goner, but that all changed in the early 1900s when various treatments finally coalesced into what we now Read more -
Reduce Your Risk of Oral Cancer with a Healthy Diet
posted: Mar. 29, 2022.
There are a number of lifestyle changes you can make if you want to reduce your risk of oral cancer, with quitting a tobacco habit at the top of the Read more -
Experience Again the Smile of Your Youth Through Teeth Whitening
posted: Mar. 19, 2022.
Picture yourself with a beautiful smile…what do you see? Besides straight and uniform teeth framed by the gums, you should also see one other thing indicative of a great smile—your Read more -
4 Things Dental Assistants Can Do to Improve Your Oral Health
posted: Mar. 09, 2022.
If you're serious about healthy teeth and gums, you most likely head out a couple of times a year to your dentist for a teeth cleaning. You'll likely not only Read more -
Chronic Biting Habits Can Lead to Loose Teeth
posted: Feb. 27, 2022.
Periodontal (gum) disease is the most likely cause of a loose, permanent tooth. This progressive infection causes damage to the gums and bone tissues that hold teeth in place, leading Read more -
Winning the War on Gum Disease Requires Post-Treatment Vigilance
posted: Feb. 17, 2022.
After several treatment sessions your periodontal (gum) disease is under control. But, while we may have won this battle, the war rages on. To keep an infection from re-occurring we'll Read more -
RPD: An Effective and Affordable Choice for Tooth Replacement
posted: Feb. 07, 2022.
Dental implants are considered by both dentists and patients as the top choice for teeth replacement, with a fixed bridge a close second. Implants and bridges, however, can be financially Read more -
Don't Put Off Getting Treatment for Your Sensitive Teeth
posted: Jan. 28, 2022.
While out with friends one evening, you take a bite of ice cream. Suddenly, pain shoots through your teeth. It only lasts a second, but it's enough to ruin your Read more -
Orthodontists Anticipate Future Facial Growth When Treating Poor Bites
posted: Jan. 18, 2022.
Moving teeth to better positions through orthodontics not only improves dental function and health, it can vastly improve your appearance. But to achieve a result that continues to be attractive Read more -
Even if You're an Adult, You Can Still Have a Straighter Smile
posted: Jan. 08, 2022.
As you get older, you may find yourself regretting things from your youth: getting that tattoo with your (ex) lover's name; giving up on piano lessons; or, not investing in Read more -
Your Teenager's Teeth May Not Be Mature Enough for Veneers
posted: Dec. 29, 2021.
Teenagers and adults alike can improve their smile appearance with dental solutions like teeth whitening or orthodontics. But there are a few cosmetic solutions like porcelain veneers that are better Read more -
3 Reasons Why Treating Cavities Is Becoming More Effective
posted: Dec. 19, 2021.
If you've ever had a run-in with cavities, you know the drill (no pun intended): After getting a local anesthetic for pain, the dentist removes any decayed dental tissue, as Read more