Dental Blogs
Advantages and Disadvantages of Oral Sedation
Oral sedation, also known as pill sedation, is one of the three sedation methods dentists use to help calm patients down during dental procedures.
How to Prevent Plaque Buildup
Plaque is a sticky film of bacteria that builds up on your teeth. As you eat, the bacteria from plaque uses the sugars in your food to produce acids.
Finding The Right Dentist
If you're moving to a new city or are just looking for a better dentist, it's important to find a dentist that best suits your needs. There are many factors to take into consideration to ensure you choose the dentist that is perfect for you and your needs.
Benefits of Dental Bridges
If you have gaps in your mouth created by missing teeth, you know what a hassle it can be to perform even the simplest tasks. Basic mouth movements to talk and chew food can be difficult and painful. Thankfully, dental bridges provide a solution.
7 Common Causes of Sensitive Teeth
Tooth sensitivity can be difficult to deal with, especially when something as simple as drinking water can aggravate it. Teeth sensitivity has many causes, so it’s important to know what could be causing your sensitivity.
When Is A Tooth Extraction Needed?
Generally, the dentist will recommend treatments that will save teeth; but when a tooth is so damaged that it cannot be saved, a dental extraction is the best choice.
The Importance of Oral Cancer Screenings
According to the American Dental Association, nearly 37,000 oral cancer cases are diagnosed each year. In one-fourth of patients, the cancer is fatal. There is some good news, however — finding and treating oral cancer early greatly increases your chances for survival.
Regain Confidence With Cosmetic Dentistry
Do you feel self conscious about laughing or smiling in front of other people? Do you try to hide your mouth’s problem areas from others? If you have stained, crooked, gapped, decaying or missing teeth, it’s easy to lose your confidence.
Professional Teeth Whitening
Our smiles play a large role in our overall appearance, so it’s no surprise that in-office professional teeth whitening is one of the most common dental procedures in the world. Having your cosmetic dentist whiten your teeth will effectively remove surface stains and also improve discolored teeth.
How Your Oral Health Affects Your Overall Health
We may not appreciate just how imperative it is to maintain a healthy mouth, teeth and gums. Oral well being affects us both physically and psychologically, influencing our appearance, speech, and ability to chew and taste food.
How to Avoid Gum (Periodontal) Disease
Gum (or periodontal) disease can strike the best of us. It only takes a small amount of plaque on the surface of your teeth to set it off. As with most dental problems, however, the best way to avoid gum disease involves daily brushing and flossing.
How To Alleviate Teeth Grinding (Bruxism)
Did you know that you could have a toothache even if you do not have any decay in that tooth? Yes, it may be the result of a heavy grinding pattern and bite interference.
How Do I Know If I Need A Root Canal?
Root canal therapy may be required if the nerve of your tooth has become affected by decay or infection. In order to save the tooth, your dentist can remove the pulp (living tissue in the tooth), nerves, bacteria and any decay. Then the resulting space is filled with special medicated dental materials, which restore the tooth to its full function.
Dentures: Cost, Types, and Care
Missing teeth can cause you to feel embarrassed and insecure about your smile. Thankfully, dentures can give you back your beautiful smile and also help with other things like eating and speaking. If you’re missing many or all of your teeth, dentures may be the best option for you.
Dental Crowns: Uses, Procedures and Cost
Cracked and decayed teeth really detract from the appearance of your smile. With a dental crown, you can get your teeth looking and functioning like new in no time. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cover that is put over damaged or decayed teeth to prevent any further damage.
Create A Dynamic Smile With Dental Bonding
Are your teeth discolored, cracked or decayed? Some dentists use traditional dental restoration procedures used to address these issues are slow and costly. If you want to improve your smile effectively and affordably, dental bonds may be just what you need to create a dynamic smile.
Six Tips For Preventing Gum Disease
As more and more research about gum disease is surfacing, the need for prevention is more urgent than ever. Gum disease is when your gum tissue and surrounding bones become infected. Gingivitis is a type of gum disease that only affects the gums.
The Benefits of Regular Dental Visits
Visiting your dentist regularly and having your teeth professionally cleaned makes a drastic difference in your overall health. A clean mouth not only reduces cavities, but also greatly improves the health of your entire body. Healthy teeth allow you to eat the food you need, while also reducing the amount of harmful bacteria you swallow.
Avoiding Time in the Dentist Chair
There are many people who don’t like the dentist and yet, take such little care of their oral health that they end up having to make frequent trips to the dentist to repair damage to their teeth.
Your Teeth and Heart Disease
We all know what to do — and what not to do — in order to prevent heart disease. Don’t overindulge on salty or fatty foods; get enough exercise and rest; eat your vegetables and take medications to prevent worsening of an existing condition.
The Benefits of Porcelain Veneers
Porcelain veneers are ceramic coverings that look and function like natural teeth — fitting over gapped, stained or cracked teeth like a protective shell. In most cases, dentists can place veneers right over your existing teeth using little to no anesthesia.
Ten Reasons to Keep Smiling
Your smile is the ultimate expression of you. It dictates how you feel about yourself and your emotions in any situation. One slight flaw in your smile can adversely affect your self-confidence and prevent you from looking and feeling your best. An experienced cosmetic dentist can help create an amazing smile for you.
Reduce Your Risk of Tooth Decay
Americans consume foods and drinks that are high in sugar and starches more than ever before. Alarmingly, a steady diet of sugary foods and drinks can ruin teeth, especially among those who snack throughout the day. Grazing habitually on foods with minimal nutritional value, and frequently sipping on sugary drinks — such as pop, energy drinks and juice — all have a tendency to contribute towards tooth decay and send you straight to the dentist.