How can you help your child develop healthy dental habits? Start Early For starters, when they’re young, before teeth come in, wipe their gums. Then, when they get teeth, clean their mouth with a little toothbrush so they get familiar with the concept of brushing teeth daily. Before their first birthday, take them to a… Read more »
No one wants a broken tooth or a chipped tooth. That said, they happen. Are they one in the same? Not really. There are some differences. Chipped Tooth vs Broken Tooth When can you call it a chipped tooth? When a part of the tooth breaks off that’s made mostly of or entirely of enamel… Read more »
Not everyone develops wisdom teeth. Those who do, though, often have them removed. What are some signs you need your wisdom teeth removed? Tight Fitting First, you might have little or no room to accommodate your wisdom teeth. They might be growing in wrong/awkward directions, and/or pushing on other teeth to further crowd your mouth… Read more »
Think of all the people you know. Now think of their teeth. Do they smile? If they don’t, why not? Oftentimes, friends and family (and perhaps YOU) might not like to smile because they don’t like the look of their teeth. What’s “in?” Bright, white teeth. What’s “out?” Yellow, stained teeth. A lot of people… Read more »
What do you know about sedation dentistry? There are some myths about it… More than One Way For starters, people assume there’s only one way to administer dental sedation. That’s not true. There are three ways. There’s nitrous oxide, the most common one, whereas patients breathe in a colorless, odorless gas that puts them at… Read more »
When you think about your smile, you think about teeth, right? But don’t forget your gums! Ideally, you want healthy, good-looking gums. You don’t want gum disease. How can you prevent gum disease? Gum Disease Overview Well, gum disease happens when plaque builds up under and along the gum line. Plaque is a sticky film… Read more »
Do you dream of having better looking teeth and a more attractive smile? Don’t just dream about it– do something about it… Cosmetic dentistry offers a wide range of options and price ranges to help you achieve the look you want. Common Cosmetic Dentistry Services In order to improve a person’s look, cosmetic dentistry typically… Read more »
Do you get nervous when you think about having to visit the dentist? Does the idea of dental work give you anxiety? Thankfully, there’s such a thing as sedation dentistry. If you’re nervous, you can be “put under,” which means you’re sedated so you don’t even have to think about or see/hear/feel what’s going on!… Read more »
Mention the words “crowns” and “bridges,” and what do you automatically think of? If you’re like most people, you think, “Well, a king wears a crown on his head, and people drive their cars over bridges, to get from one side of land to the other, over water.” But if you’re a dentist or working… Read more »
An essential way of help prevent tooth decay is including fluoride in your diet. Fluoride is a mineral element that is naturally occurring and present in nearly all food and water supplies in the U.S. This element can help fortify teeth, working to prevent cavities and even helping to reverse early signs of tooth decay…. Read more »
Autumn is a special time of year. Selecting a pumpkin, going apple picking or visiting a corn maze are all activities that make the fall a wonderful experience. There are also many different types of foods that are specific to this time of year, and even just a taste or smell of seasonal foods and… Read more »
The holiday season is quickly approaching, and that means Thanksgiving dinners, time off from work, and quite possibly flying around the country to visit your friends and family. Just because the holidays are here, however, doesn’t mean that the needs for dental care will come to an end. Cavities still need to be filled, and… Read more »
