Your list of to-dos for the new school year probably includes buying clothes and school supplies, planning quick, healthy lunches and perhaps scheduling a physical or an eye exam. It’s important to fit in an appointment with your child’s dentist among those tasks, as well....
Patients who have experienced tooth loss have different tooth replacement options. The most suitable choice may be based on the number of teeth that you need to replace. If only a small number of teeth is missing, a partial denture may suffice. If you have...
Some folks consider wearing conventional metal and wire braces a drag. This is because the fixed appliances like brackets and anchors used to hold wires and rubber bands can be very uncomfortable. Moreover, traditional braces are pretty conspicuous. Fortunately, there is an alternative to braces...
Almost everyone wants a brighter, whiter smile. Unfortunately, many of us feel discouraged by tooth whitening products when we try over the counter whitening kits and toothpaste. This is because over the counter tooth whitening products cannot tackle tough stains. Their formulas often lack the...
TMJ disorder and the symptoms it produces can have profound effect on a person’s daily life. From decreased oral function to debilitating orofacial pain, TMJ disorder drastically reduces a person’s quality of life. Most of the time, TMJ disorder and its symptoms can be mitigated...
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on the aesthetics of one’s smile. Applying restorations and enhancements to teeth can conceal all types of dental imperfections and in some cases, protect teeth from damage. When it comes to improving the appearance of a smile, a cosmetic dentist may use...
Our family dentist provides preventive oral health treatments that can thwart the development of common disease. Preventing disease not only preserves oral health, it can help keep one’s healthcare costs low. When common conditions like tooth decay progress without treatment, it can cause permanent damage...
Do you suffer with dry mouth? Did you know that persistent dry mouth could affect your oral health? In fact, those with chronic dry mouth have a higher risk of developing tooth decay and cavities. The reason dry mouth leads to cavities and gum disease...
There are many advantages with Invisalign clear aligners over traditional braces when you need to have your teeth straightened and correct a malocclusion. And one very big advantage is that you can continue to eat all the foods you love. Other advantages with Invisalign include: They...
You are contemplating a cosmetic dental procedure to enhance your smile. But your teeth are drab and contain some stain. A tooth whitening program will be a boost to your appearance, but what comes first … whitening or cosmetics? No matter what type of cosmetic work...