With fall fast approaching, many people start thinking about the upcoming changes ahead – changes in wardrobes due to falling temperatures and seasonal trends, changes in the look outside as leaves begin to change color, and even changes in daily routines as kids head back to school and the summer routine winds down. One change [...]
If you wear dentures, it’s important to properly care for your tooth replacement apparatus in order to achieve the most attractive and comfortable wear, as well as to ensure that they last as long as possible. Caring for your replacement teeth will differ slightly, depending on whether you have a removable denture or an implant-supported [...]
You know how you savor the brightness that comes with summer? What if you could carry that feeling of brightness with you long after summer is over simply by brightening the color of your teeth? Sure, it may not have the same effect as the warm sun on your shoulders during a day at the [...]
No matter what your age, the decision to wear braces in order to achieve properly aligned teeth is one that is not taken lightly. While advances in orthodontics such as the Invisalign system of clear plastic aligners has made it easier for adults to choose to straighten teeth that may not have been straightened at [...]
Periodontists specialize in the treatment of periodontal disease, also known more commonly as gum disease. While no one wants to have to visit this type of dental specialist, there are situations that warrant treatment by a professional who specializes in advanced treatment of the gums. Since a trip to the periodontist usually is necessitated by [...]
Although not a common procedure in years past, today’s parents are encouraged to have their children’s molars sealed upon eruption to prevent tooth decay. Dental sealants are a clear, easy-to-apply material that seals the biting surfaces of the molars in order to prevent bacteria or debris from getting stuck in the uneven surfaces of the [...]
If you are missing teeth or have badly decayed, broken or damaged teeth that require replacement, you may be wondering if you should visit a prosthodontist or a general dentist. Prosthodontics is a specialty related to the restoration, repair and replacement of natural teeth. Although most cosmetic dentists can perform this function sufficiently, prosthodontic dentists [...]
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 [...]
