If you are interested in having straighter and more well-aligned teeth, then you may be considering some type of orthodontics to get the job done. No longer are pre-teens, teens and adults stuck with only a single option when it comes to straightening teeth. Today’s orthodontic options provide choices for patients so that it’s easier [...]
Along with the lazy, hazy days of summer is an often carefree attitude that comes at the expense of regular routines. Although summer is a great time to kick back and relax a bit, there’s never a time when you should slack off on your commitment to proper dental hygiene. Even if the kids are [...]
The hard and soft tissue in your mouth has a sort of symbiotic relationship with each another. Just as your teeth rely on healthy gums and bone in order to remain functionally healthy, the same rule applies to the jawbone, which relies on the presence of teeth in order to remain strong. So, generally speaking, [...]
If you have been to the dentist recently and have had a dental procedure performed using a laser, you’re one of the lucky patients to have been fortunate to benefit from the advancements offered in the field of dentistry through the use of laser technology. Laser dentistry can be used for both cosmetic and restorative [...]
The changing seasons gives many people more reasons to smile. If you are less than thrilled with what is uncovered when the sides of your mouth are drawn up into a smile, however, this may be the perfect time to embark on a smile makeover. Since making over your smile can be a rather involved [...]
If you are among the many adults who lament over the fact that your teeth were never straightened as a teen, you may be wondering if you should take the plunge and embark on a teeth-straightening mission at this time. Likely, you have already heard about Invisalign, a clear alignment system for straightening teeth, or [...]
If you are missing one or more teeth in your mouth, you have a number of options to consider when it comes to how you are going to fill those empty spaces. The most recommended treatment options today often involve the use of dental implants to take the place of missing teeth. This is the [...]
With all of the teeth whitening treatment options available today, there are no more excuses to present yourself to the world with discolored, dull or yellowed teeth. At-home and in-office treatments will allow you to smile bright and show off those pearly whites in as little as one hour. Not all treatment options will provide [...]
Periodontitis, also referred to as periodontal disease, is a gum disease that has reached an advanced state and often requires treatment by a periodontist. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about half of American adults aged 30 and over have some form of periodontal disease. What Is Periodontitis? There are two [...]
With more and more patients taking better care of their teeth, as well as the technological advancements made in field of dentistry over the last decade, there are now many restorative options for patients who just a few years ago would be facing tooth extraction. When Is Tooth Extraction Recommended? Dentists do not recommend tooth [...]
