There are many ways to restore or protect your teeth. Dental crowns are one of the options that can both restore your smile, while protecting your teeth. If you are looking for a way to restore your smile, talk to your dentist about dental crowns today. In a nutshell, dental crowns are artificial caps that are placed over a damaged... read more »
Do you ever have pain in your mouth, tongue, cheeks or lips? Do you wake up with the pain or find that it comes and goes randomly throughout the day? Do you ever notice a dry mouth, an increased thirst, or an unusual bitter or metallic taste in your food? If you’ve noticed any of these issues, you could be... read more »
The mouth is a fascinating work of anatomy. It is home to teeth and gums, tongue and throat bacteria! Lots and lots of bacteria. For the average adult, anywhere from 100 to 200 species of bacteria may live in your mouth. And even those who take good care of their teeth, will likely have 1,000 to 100,000 bacteria on every tooth surface! Many... read more »
As you eat your favorite Christmas treats and foods, it’s very important that you take proper care of your smile. If you don’t, your smile will suffer serious consequences, and you don’t want that this holiday season! So, to help you prevent dental issues and care for your smile, we recommend doing the following things this Christmas: No. 1: Eat... read more »
We understand how difficult it can be when it comes to choosing a procedure that’s perfect for you in order to achieve the flawless smile you always dreamed of. That is why we are here to help you understand the benefits of dental veneers and how it can help you. Dental veneers are custom-made, thin shells that are placed over... read more »
You know that you should visit your dentist to have a checkup. You’ve probably heard that it’s important to visit your dentist every six months. While that’s true, it’s also very important that you take care of your teeth at home—either with traditional tools or powered ones. For many people, powered and manual options tend to work about as well,... read more »
One of the happiest times in your child’s growing years is after wearing their braces faithfully, and taking extra good care of their teeth during the orthodontia, the day comes when the brackets come off and they can finally see the results of all that hard work! To ensure that those beautiful pearly whites stay in their hard-won places, the... read more »
Did you know that a root canal is technically just a different name for the nerve (also called pulp) in the center of a tooth? Or that root canal therapy is simply removing that pulp if it is damaged or infected, then sealing your tooth again? While root canal therapy is dreaded, it is also very important to prevent the... read more »
Are you interested in brightening your smile? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, Americans spend more than $1.4 billion dollars a year for at-home whitening kits. To make matters even more interesting, this massive number does not include professional whitening. Before you add your money to the mix, we have a questions for you: is professional whitening with it?... read more »
What do you do when you bite into something and hear an unpleasant crack? What do you do if you chip your tooth? Your enamel—the outermost layer of your teeth—is the hardest tissue in the body, it is also fairly brittle. This can lead to cracked teeth, which can lead to infections and similar complications. If you crack or chip... read more »
