Advancements using lasers in dentistry in recent years have resulted in the ability to treat both hard and soft tissues within the mouth with positive results. Laser dentistry allows dental professionals to perform highly targeted procedures using state-of-the-art equipment that result in less discomfort than traditional techniques as well as faster recovery times. Laser Dentistry [...]
While sporting a mouth full of metal brackets and colorful bands and wires may seem like a rite of passage for pre-teens and teenagers, orthodontics is not only geared to treating the misalignment of teeth in children and teenagers. In fact, the number of adults seeking out this type of treatment has grown substantially in [...]
Although there is no surefire way to completely prevent any possibility of needing root canal therapy, there are some steps that you can take to make it less likely that you’ll have to undergo this less-than-desired dental procedure. Root Canal Therapy Procedures Root canals become necessary when there is an infection or decaying tissue deep [...]
If you are looking for a way to enhance the beauty of your teeth, you may be wondering if there is any difference between Lumineers® and traditional porcelain veneers. The fact is that the former are simply a name brand option of veneers that are created from an ultra-thin patented porcelain material called Cerinate®. The primary [...]
Dentures are the most effective way to replace a series of missing teeth. Although this tooth replacement option has received a bad rap over the years, due to the discomfort and unnatural appearance that was a hallmark of the appliance in the past, new advances in technology and treatment methods make them a comfortable and viable [...]
If you are missing one or more teeth, you may be wondering what the benefits of dental implants are as compared to other types of tooth restoration procedures. Although the process of getting an implant may take longer from start to finish, the benefits often outweigh the time and cost involved in the procedure, leading [...]
A smile is one of the most important features on your face and is often the one that attracts the most attention from others when they are looking at you. Whether the impression you make when you pull the muscles of your cheeks upward to reveal what’s behind your lips is positive or negative will [...]
If you have a tooth that is badly decayed, cracked or broken, your dentist may have recommended that you get a dental crown. This dental treatment is one of the most common treatments performed, following the filling of cavities. The procedure entails two visits – after the first visit you will walk out of the [...]
If you are one of the many people that have chosen to straighten their teeth using the Invisalign system of clear aligners, congratulations! You have taken a big step towards achieving the smile of your dreams without the need to wear uncomfortable or unsightly metal braces and brackets. With this revolutionary system, you can improve [...]
If you have less-than-perfect teeth, whether you have just a single tooth or multiple teeth that diminish the overall look of your smile, you may be wondering how you can cover up the unsightly tooth or teeth so that you can have a more attractive smile. The good news is that there are multiple options [...]
