Keeping Teeth Healthy Over the Thanksgiving Holiday
The holiday season is fast approaching, and for most of us that means enjoying lots of delicious food with family and friends. But that doesn’t mean you should take a holiday from your oral health regimen. Fortunately, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep your teeth and gums healthy and still […]
Advantages of Composite Fillings
For many, many years, dentists had only one choice when it came to material for fillings: silver amalgam. And while amalgam was quite strong and durable, it did come with some disadvantages. Although the amount of mercury contained in silver amalgam has never been proven to be harmful to dental patients, some people were concerned […]
Options for Tooth Replacement
You may be surprised to learn that recent studies indicate that U.S. adults between the ages of 35 and 50 are missing, on average, from 5 to 7 teeth! That’s a remarkable number. And while it’s true that those numbers may include wisdom teeth – many people have between 1 and 4 wisdom teeth pulled […]
Why Tooth Extraction is Sometimes the Only Option
While it’s true that almost all dentists would much rather save a patient’s teeth than remove any, there are some circumstances where tooth extraction is the only viable option. Fortunately, modern dental methods make extraction no more or less of a challenge for a dentist than any other procedure, although it is up to the […]
Advantages of Porcelain Dental Material
Modern dentistry offers dental professionals and patients a wide variety of options that weren’t available just a few short years ago. One of those is porcelain dental material. This versatile material is used in a variety of appliances and restorations, including fillings, crowns, veneers, inlays and onlays, bridges and implants. When you think of the […]
Gum Disease Treatment Methods
Millions of people throughout the U.S. and the world suffer from gum (periodontal) disease. If left untreated, periodontal disease can lead to tooth loss and deterioration of the bones that support teeth. Worse still, gum disease has been linked to other more serious health problems, such as heart disease, diabetes and even Alzheimer’s disease. Fortunately, […]
Modern Teeth-Straightening Methods
Years ago, people who wanted straighter teeth had only one choice: traditional metal braces. While there’s no doubt that these dental appliances did (and still do) work, people who wore braces often found them uncomfortable and difficult to clean – not to mention embarrassing. Fortunately, dental technology has come a long way since then. Today, […]
How a Nice Smile Improves the Quality of Life
Most of us know that having an attractive smile makes us feel better about sharing that smile with others instead of hiding it behind a cupped hand. But the benefits of a nice smile go far beyond simply being more willing to share it with others. In fact, many studies conducted over the past several […]
How to Deal with Fall Allergies for Better Oral Health
Autumn is a beautiful time of year. But for some people, fall means an annual battle against seasonal allergies. As those of us who suffer from allergies know all too well, springtime is not the only time of year we can be affected. Fall can be just as challenging for allergy sufferers as any other […]
Habits That Are Actually Good for Teeth
Most people would agree that it’s easier to start a new habit rather than break an old one. Fortunately, when it comes to maintaining good oral health, there are several daily habits that are actually good for your teeth and gums. If you don’t already practice these habits, there’s no better time to start than […]