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 [...]
When most people think of dentures, they likely conjure up visions of the type of false teeth that were worn by their grandparents in the past – teeth that were unnatural looking, uncomfortable, cumbersome and even capable of falling out at a moment’s notice. The good news is that advances in dentistry have come a [...]
There’s nothing like the excitement that comes from seeing a baby’s first tooth poking through the gums, or a few years later, seeing those precious baby teeth replaced by “grown up” teeth after you enjoy the temporary toothless grins of your child. While losing teeth is a rite of passage for school-aged children as they [...]
Do you have teeth that are crooked or otherwise misaligned? If so, do you wish that you could straighten your teeth without having to deal with the discomfort and inconvenience that may be associated with wearing braces for long periods of time? The good news is that with the Invisalign clear alignment system, you no [...]
