The word oral surgery evokes fear in many people’s minds, but there are situations that may warrant a visit to a surgeon rather than just a visit to your regular dentist. In many cases, your dentist will make the referral once it is determined that a specialist needs to handle a particular procedure that you [...]
If you are in need of a dental filling because you have a cavity, it’s important to note that all filling materials are not quite the same. It used to be that if you needed to have a cavity filled, you automatically had your cavity filled with a silver amalgam material, but now you have [...]
Individuals with excessive tooth pain or those who have extensive tooth decay may wonder if their pain or decay will lead to the need for a tooth extraction. No one wants to have a tooth pulled, but in some cases, it is necessary to extract a tooth in order to maintain overall oral health. There [...]
If you have been told by your dentist that you need a bone graft, you may naturally be worried or might be wondering why you need the procedure in the first place. Bone grafts are sometimes deemed necessary if there has been sufficient atrophy of the jawbone in specific areas that causes the bone structure [...]
You’ve likely heard your dentist, or your mother, lecture you about the importance of good dental hygiene, but often this phrase is used to imply some intended meaning that is not always fully understood by people. In order to take the guesswork out of what you should do in order to practice optimal dental hygiene, [...]
If you are looking for a way to update the “wow factor” of your smile this summer without having to undergo extensive or expensive dental work, then you may want to consider Snap-On Smile. This patented system is a simple, easy and affordable way to makeover the look of your smile in a snap. All [...]
For the most part, caring for dental bridges is not much different than caring for the rest of the teeth in your mouth. You should stick to a regular routine of brushing teeth at least twice per day and flossing daily. When you are brushing teeth, you can and should brush the pontic, which is [...]
Dental sealants are one preventative measure you can take to better ensure that your teeth, or those of your children, are well-protected against potential decay and the development of cavities. They work, as the name implies, by sealing the surface of the tooth and are typically used on teeth that have pits and grooves where [...]
When it comes to teeth, there’s nothing quite like a set of bright, lustrous teeth that are free from imperfections such as staining or chipping. Unfortunately, not all of us are lucky enough to enjoy such an unmarred set of pearly whites, but for those whose teeth leave something to be desired, cosmetic dental bonding [...]
There’s a reason we refer to teeth as “pearly whites”. Beautiful, healthy teeth are not only supposed to be bright, but are supposed to be luminous. There are a number of ways to keep your teeth as bright and white as possible, from laser teeth whitening to simply avoiding foods and drinks that have the [...]
