The Facts & Mysteries of Bruxism
June 14, 2021
Bruxism is what dentists call teeth clenching and teeth grinding. The symptoms of bruxism are fairly easy to spot, as are the complications that can result from it.
The Purpose of a Dental Post
June 7, 2021
Just like a post you place when building a fence, a dental post is intended to keep something stable and in place—in this case, a tooth.
The Science Behind Teeth Whitening
May 31, 2021
In a world filled with whitening toothpastes and drugstore whitening kits, it’s important to know that the most effective teeth whitening treatment still comes from your dentist.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Teeth Whitening at the Dentist
May 24, 2021
The professional teeth whitening process starts with a consultation with your dentist. Not everyone is a good candidate for teeth whitening, which is why you want to talk to a dentist before you have it done.
How Teeth Whitening Works
May 17, 2021
Teeth bleaching is one of the quickest & least invasive ways to make a huge difference in the appearance of your smile. Most dentists offer either in-office teeth whitening, take-home teeth whitening kits, or both
Porcelain Veneers Can Give You a Hollywood Smile
May 10, 2021
Have you ever looked at a celebrity smile & wished your smile could be equally perfect. Well, it's no big secret among dentists that most Hollywood stars were not born with perfect teeth. For many celebrities, their Hollywood smiles are achieved with the help of cosmetic dentistry, particularly porcelain veneers.
The Vital Reasons Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth
May 3, 2021
The goal of modern dentistry is for each & every patient to keep all their teeth for their entire lifetime. As dental health awareness & dental technology have advanced over the last half century, we now see fewer older people who are missing all their teeth (a condition dentists call edentulism).
The Difference Between Cleanings, Deep Cleanings & Periodontal Maintenance
April 26, 2021
There is more than one type of dental procedure that may be casually referred to as a cleaning. For example, there is a regular cleaning & then there is what is referred to a deep cleaning. It's important to understand that there is a big difference between these procedures & implications that each of these procedures have when it comes to your oral health.
Reasons for Tooth Extraction
April 19, 2021
Tooth extraction is when a tooth is removed from it's place in the gum & bone of your jaw. Compared to many dental procedures, tooth extraction can sound scary, especially when it's referred to as "oral surgery".
What’s a Periodontist & Why Do I Need One?
April 12, 2021
You're used to going to the dentist & just seeing the doctor, the hygienist & maybe a dental assistant. But now you've been told you need to see a periodontist too. Now you're thinking, "Perio-what?"