Cosmetic Dentistry: What It Is and What It Can Do for You
Give yourself a better smile. More and more people today are admitting how impactful having a healthy smile can be to their self-confidence. We see teeth whitening tools and products of all sorts in the grocery stores and online. Dentists offer a wider variety of services now, too. But what exactly is cosmetic dentistry and […]
Top 9 Things to Know About Invisalign
Are you wondering if the Invisalign treatment is right for you? This guide explains the top 9 things to know about Invisalign. Is Invisalign Right For You? Invisalign is a revolutionary new way to move teeth that can effectively correct a wide range of orthodontic issues. In a wide array of clinical trials and after […]
Teaching Dental Hygiene to Your Children
The sooner you start teaching dental hygiene to your children, the sooner they will develop positive habits that will stick with them for a lifetime. Plus, you can help prevent oral health problems that affect children more commonly and consequentially than they do adults. Unfortunately, as most parents know, getting little ones to brush and […]
Ease Your Dental Anxieties with Painless Dentistry
There are lots of factors that keep people from visiting the dentist as often as they should. But the one we hear about most often is that patients are worried about the pain of the process. Even though dentistry has made great strides to increase comfort for patients, traditional methods can still cause some discomfort, […]
Invisalign Teen vs Braces – Which is Right For Your Child?
If your child needs an orthodontic correction to ensure they have a bright smile for years to come, there’s good news. You no longer have to resort to expensive, painful, and unsightly braces. Invisalign Teen is an effective treatment that offers all of the benefits of braces while presenting none of the drawbacks. The Teen Alternative to […]
How Diabetes and Dental Problems Coincide
The affect of diabetes on your overall health is more consequential than many people realize. Problems with diet and circulation are well known, but did you realize that diabetes can also degrade your oral health? If you or someone you love is working to manage diabetes, it is important that you understand how the condition […]
Why Your Fear of Going to the Dentist is Legit
Fear of going to the dentist remains common. In fact, between 9% and 20% of Americans avoid going to the dentist because of anxiety or fear (wedbmd.com). Many of us have valid reasons for this fear. But when you put your dental visits on the backburner because of it, you are putting your oral and […]
Jaw-dropping Facts About Oral Health
Even if you’re meticulous about caring for your teeth, you may find these facts about oral health surprising. Discover just how exposed our gums and teeth are, and what you can do to help protect them now! Be Afraid of These Oral Health Facts Some oral health facts, like more people, use a blue toothbrush than […]
What You Can Expect After Oral Surgery
You may have oral surgery for various reasons—to remove an impacted tooth, for a facial or jaw injury, to install dental implants—as a few examples. After oral surgery, you can expect some discomfort as you mend. But what’s normal? What can you do to speed up healing? And what do you need to avoid? After […]
Uncovering the Truth: Is Oral Health Linked to Heart Disease?
Making the mouth to heart connection. People with gum disease are almost twice as likely to have coronary artery disease, according to the American Academy of Periodontology (wedmd.com). In fact, one study found that common problems in the mouth, including gum disease, cavities, and missing teeth, predicted heart disease as well as cholesterol levels. So how […]