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Retainers Help you Protect Your Newly Aligned Teeth
posted: May 24, 2019.
Orthodontics can produce an amazing smile transformation. With today’s advanced appliances and techniques even the most difficult malocclusions (bad bites) can be overcome. All of this innovation, however, depends on Read more -
Your Case of Gingivitis Could Develop into Something More Harmful
posted: May 14, 2019.
That bit of gum bleeding after you brush, along with redness and swelling, are strong signs you have gingivitis, a form of periodontal (gum) disease. Without treatment, though, your gingivitis Read more -
3 Things You can do to Slow Tooth Wear
posted: May 04, 2019.
Unlike our primitive ancestors, our teeth have it relatively easy. Human diets today are much more refined than their counterparts from thousands of years ago. Ancient teeth recovered from those Read more -
You Can Obtain a 'Same Day' Implant Smile - Under the Right Conditions
posted: Apr. 24, 2019.
Implants have come a long way since their introduction over thirty years ago. Besides a greater array of tooth sizes and shapes to match any situation, it’s now possible to Read more -
Lasers Could be the Future for Gum Disease Treatment
posted: Apr. 14, 2019.
We’ve developed a number of effective treatments for periodontal (gum) disease. Depending on how far and deep a patient’s infection has advanced, treatment can be quite invasive and even require Read more -
3 Ways You Can Help Your Child Feel at Home at the Dentist
posted: Apr. 04, 2019.
As a parent you want your child to have the best possible start in life. One of the greatest gifts you can provide them is a positive experience in dental Read more -
Implants can Support a Total Tooth Replacement Restoration
posted: Mar. 25, 2019.
You may be familiar with a dental implant used to replace a single tooth — but implant technology can do much more. Implants can also support other restorations including total Read more -
Test Your Knowledge: A Quiz on Dental Erosion
posted: Mar. 15, 2019.
1. What is dental erosion?a. tooth decay; b. dissolving of tooth enamel by acids in food or drink; c. destruction of tooth material by wear; d. attacks on teeth by Read more -
Regular Flossing not Your Thing? Try an Oral Irrigator
posted: Mar. 05, 2019.
One of the keys to a healthy mouth is daily oral hygiene. These tasks have one objective: remove plaque, a thin film of bacteria and leftover food particles, from tooth Read more -
RPDs Offer Another Tooth Replacement Option for those on a Tight Budget
posted: Feb. 23, 2019.
Durable as well as life-like, dental implants are by far the preferred method for replacing missing teeth. But they can be costly and, although not as much, so can traditional Read more -
An Implant-Supported Denture Offers a Number of Advantages
posted: Feb. 13, 2019.
If you’ve had the misfortune of losing all or most of your teeth (a condition called edentulism), you still have effective options for restoring lost form and function to your Read more -
Keep Your Saliva Flowing - Your Oral Health Depends on it
posted: Feb. 03, 2019.
We often don't realize how important something is until it's gone. Like saliva: you're usually not aware that it's cleaning the mouth, neutralizing mouth acid or helping with digestion. But Read more -
Crown Differences Could Ultimately Affect Your Cost
posted: Jan. 24, 2019.
Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile’s appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could affect Read more -
Not Enough Bone Support for an Implant? Here's a Way to Rebuild It
posted: Jan. 14, 2019.
Due to financial circumstances, people often have a lost tooth restored with a removable partial denture, an effective appliance that restores function and a degree of aesthetic appearance. Later, though, Read more -
Dental Amalgam Continues to be a Durable and Safe Tooth Filling
posted: Jan. 04, 2019.
Recently, a number of new filling materials that mimic tooth color have come into popular use and, so far, have proven more durable than past versions. Even so, the traditional Read more -
Temporary Tooth Replacement with Flexible Partial Dentures
posted: Dec. 25, 2018.
Modern dentistry offers several great ways to permanently replace missing teeth, including high-tech dental implants and traditional fixed bridgework. But sometimes, for one reason or another, it isn’t possible to Read more