If your dentist tells you that you have a cavity, you will need to have the tooth filled. Although you have a few options to choose from related to the type of material used to fill the tooth, you should not avoid having the tooth filled because doing so can lead to further decay and [...]
If you’re like many people, your holiday season is filled with loads of festive get-togethers and parties with family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. Naturally, you want to look your best, and one feature that can truly make a difference in your overall appearance is your smile, which is why this is the time of year [...]
If you are missing teeth, one of the options you have to replace those missing teeth is to get a denture. A denture is an appliance, also called a prosthesis, which replaces missing teeth. The apparatus is designed to replace the look of natural teeth, as well as surrounding gum tissue, so that it looks [...]
If you’ve visited most modern dental practices these days, you’ve probably noticed that they use lasers to perform some dental procedures. There are a number of benefits to laser dentistry as compared to more traditional dental procedures, which are prompting more and more dentists to utilize lasers in the practice of dentistry. Lasers are used [...]
Individuals that have lost a tooth may be wondering whether their best option for replacing the lost tooth is to get a dental bridge or instead opt for a dental implant. That is a question very often asked by patients and the answer is that it is a very personal decision. However, in order to [...]
Snap On Smile® is one of the easiest ways to obtain the smile of your dreams. It is a removable appliance, similar to a denture that is custom-fitted over your existing teeth, and does not require a dentist to scrape or file down your teeth. This means that the appliance causes no damage to your [...]
Periodontal or gum disease is no laughing matter. However, there is a wide spectrum of severity when it comes to periodontal disease, so if you can recognize the early signs of gum disease and can take steps to properly treat the problem, you can hopefully avoid or delay the onset of more serious stages [...]
You may think that your teeth become stained only if you consume dark beverages, such as coffee or red wine, but the fact is that there are many culprits that contribute to the yellowing or dulling of your teeth over time. Some things may have more of an impact on how stained or yellow your [...]
More and more adults these days are turning to orthodontics in order to achieve a straighter and more well-aligned smile. Whether they never had braces during their teenage years, or they did but their teeth have since shifted, there are many reasons why adults are increasingly opting to undergo orthodontic treatment. In fact, not only [...]
Most of us rank a beautiful smile up near the top when it comes to identifying attractive features on a person’s face. One critical aspect of having what most would consider to be a beautiful smile is having properly aligned teeth. Nice, straight teeth are at the core of a nice looking smile, and millions [...]
