Dental Insurance: What Is Covered and What Is Not
If you’re shopping around for dental insurance, you’ll have plenty of insurance companies and policies to choose from. And although each policy is likely to differ in some ways, there are usually some similarities when it comes to what a typical dental insurance policy will cover and what it won’t. What follows is a summary […]
Gum Disease Treatment Options
If you have gum disease, you’re not alone. In fact, recent studies indicate that nearly half of all adults in the U.S. have gum disease. That’s an alarming statistic! Now for the good news: in the majority of the cases, gum disease can be successfully treated and patients can return to enjoying good oral health […]
Fun Ways to Educate Kids about Oral Health
Teaching your children about the importance of good oral health is a valuable lesson that they will carry with them for the rest of their lives. Just like any other daily routine, maintaining good dental hygiene practices is a habit, and the earlier you start with your kids, the better. Here are some fun ways […]
Common Reasons for Tooth Pain
Tooth pain can happen for a variety of reasons – some of which could be considered emergencies, and some of which are not. If you have pain that lingers, or if the pain is extreme, you should definitely call an emergency dentist right away. But if the pain is not severe and hasn’t lasted long, […]
How Stress Affects Oral Health
There’s no doubt about it – these are stressful times. Whether you’re dealing with keeping your family safe during the current pandemic, or just managing the day-to-day tensions of our normal lives, you should be aware that stress can have an impact on your overall health AND your oral health. As the old saying goes, […]
Children’s Oral Health: Common Problems and Solutions
If you’re a parent, you already know that kids have some challenges to overcome when it comes to achieving and maintaining good oral health. Fortunately, most of these issues are completely treatable if caught in the early stages and treated by an experienced family dentist. Here are some of the most common dental challenges for […]
Famous Smiles: Celebrities with Porcelain Veneers
If you’ve ever admired the beautiful smiles of celebrities and wonder how they were so fortunate to have such perfect-looking teeth, we have a secret to share with you: the vast majority of those perfect-looking smiles weren’t so perfect to begin with. In fact, many celebrities have undergone a cosmetic dental procedure to have porcelain […]
Five Reasons to Invest in a Smile Makeover
If you’re looking for an excellent way to improve the quality of your life, there’s no better place to start than with your smile! In fact, the benefits you’ll enjoy from having a more attractive smile go far beyond just your appearance alone. That’s why so many dentists now offer smile makeover services. A smile […]
The Benefits of Modern Dentures
Dentures, in one form or another, have been around for centuries. After all, everybody needs their teeth. Without them, chewing food is impossible and speaking is a real challenge. So it makes sense that people have been creatively designing ways to replace missing teeth throughout history. Fortunately, modern dentures are much more advanced than those […]
Common Reasons for Tooth Extractions
Given the choice between saving a tooth and having a tooth pulled, virtually all dentists and patients alike would prefer to save the tooth. But there are certain situations in which tooth extraction is the best option. What follows are some of the most common reasons why a tooth is pulled: Extensive decay – If […]