What Helps Gum Disease? Unfortunately, neglect of regular care for your tooth can have negative effects. One of them being gum disease. The good news is…it’s preventable! Here we have outlined the simple work you can put into your dental health on a daily [...]
Getting an oral cancer screening is important for early detection of mouth cancers. By catching any signs or symptoms of mouth cancers early, you increase your chances of successfully treating the cancer. Oral cancer statistics While some think oral cancer is rare, according to [...]
Not all dentists are able to see child patients. So, knowing the difference between a general dentist or a family dentist and a pediatric dentist is important. Choosing the right dentist ensures that you get the best care for every member of your family. Are [...]
If you find yourself wishing you could change a few things about your teeth, veneers may be a great option. Dental veneers are thin layers of material adhered to your tooth. They can hide stains, a chip or even restructure the shape. But having [...]
Understanding when to get a dental extraction is important to your overall oral health. With modern dental techniques, dental extractions and other dental conditions can be successfully addressed and treated. Ultimately, your dentist would like to preserve as many of your natural teeth as [...]
In the dental implant world, we hear terms like “fixed” and “permanent,” but do those mean what we think they mean? Can dental implants be removed? Yes. For it to be necessary for a dental specialist to remove an implant, it has to have failed. The possible reasons for the [...]
A child’s tooth must be extracted if it is so badly decayed that even a root canal won’t save the tooth, or when the primary teeth “hang around” too long, as that can adversely affect the eruption path of the underlying permanent ones. A [...]
What really constitutes a dental emergency? This is a question that people ask us on a regular basis. Most patients do not want to call something an emergency when it really is not. Partially because life is busy and they do not want to take time off [...]
What is the purpose behind fluoride treatments? While there are pros and cons of fluoride in municipal water supplies, and about the benefits and risks of fluoride toothpaste and topical dental fluoride treatments, it is undeniable that fluoride helps to prevent tooth decay, and [...]
Is it harmful to my teeth to get them whitened? Worried about harming your teeth when whitening them? A white smile is often a confidence booster if you’re looking to stand out and make a positive impression. When done by a dental professional, whitening [...]
