Causes for White Spots on Teeth
It’s safe to say that most of us would enjoy having whiter teeth. But white spots on teeth are not so desirable. These discolored areas on the enamel of the tooth surface can be embarrassing and detract from the appearance of your smile. If you have white spots on your teeth, there are several possible […]
Oral Health is Improving for Most Americans
A recent study conducted by Oral Health American (OHA) finds that oral health is, in some ways, generally improving for many Americans. This improvement, which has taken place over the span of the last 50 years or so, is largely due to more effective dental technology and more vigorous prevention efforts, including water fluoridation efforts […]
At-Home Periodontal Care
One of the most important things you can do to enjoy good oral health is to take good care of your gums. In fact, periodontal care not only improves your oral health, it might just help to improve your overall health as well. Many recent studies conducted over the past several years have shown that […]
Thumb-Sucking: Help Your Child Kick the Habit!
Thumb-sucking is very common for toddlers. And while a little of it at a very early age is natural, if it goes on for too long it can negatively impact the child’s teeth, throw off the bite, affect the way the child speaks, and even cause problems with the little one’s jaw. So by the […]
How a Brighter Smile Can Benefit Your Career
Most of us have, at least at one time or another, wanted to improve our smiles. The motivation could be anything from an upcoming anniversary or wedding to just wanting to feel better about our appearance. But there’s another reason to brighten your smile that you might never have considered: to benefit your career! Many […]
Different Methods for Replacing Missing Teeth
If you are missing one or more teeth, you should talk to your dentist about different options for replacing those teeth. Although you may be tempted to just live without a few teeth – particularly if you’re just missing one tooth – you can cause more harm than good by doing that. Over time, the […]
Aligner Trays or Traditional Braces: Which is Right for You?
A beautiful smile can change your life for the better. And one of the first steps in improving your smile is with straighter teeth. Modern dentistry provides a variety of options for accomplishing that goal. For years, the only way to straighten teeth involved wearing metal braces for an extended period of time. But now, […]
How Root Canals Save Teeth
Your natural teeth are so valuable. Just imagine what life would be like without them! In fact, countless people all around the U.S. can describe exactly what that’s like. People who have to wear full or partial dentures can provide you with plenty of details about how artificial teeth are never quite the same as […]
How Dentists Can Provide Same-Day Crowns
Crowns are dental restorations designed for teeth that cannot be repaired by a simple filling, and to protect teeth that have undergone root canal procedures. Crowns are custom-made restorations that cover the entire surface of the affected tooth, right down to the gum line. Crowns are nothing new in dentistry – in fact, they have […]
Is Teeth Whitening Right for You?
It’s safe to say that virtually all of us would like to have an attractive smile. And one of the simplest, least expensive ways of getting a brighter smile is by having your teeth whitened. Although there are several over-the-counter products available, nothing works as well as professional teeth whitening performed by your dentist. Whitening […]