Tooth decay can have very serious consequences and result in the loss of tooth and bone in the most severe cases. Therefore, decay prevention should be a primary goal of any patients who wants to preserve a beautiful, healthy smile. Include these components in your...
Patients may not pursue orthodontic treatment as a teen for any number of reasons, but the good news is that adults who are dissatisfied with the appearance of their smiles still can correct any misalignments. It’s never too late to straighten your smile, which will...
Many patients don’t realize how maintaining your oral health benefits your overall health, but a healthy mouth truly is the gateway to a healthy body. Inflammation that is found in the mouth -usually in the form of gum disease - is correlated with inflammation found...
Sensitive teeth can have a detrimental effect on your quality of your life, but don’t feel that you’re resigned to the fate of wincing every time you bite into something that’s hot or cold or even sweet or sour. Affordable dentistry interventions can give you...
When facing any dental treatment, such as dental implant placement, patients often ask when they’ll be able to resume their normal routines, including their typical work schedule. Unfortunately, there’s not one single answer to this question. A number of factors come into play, but on...
Patients who wear braces likely are visiting the orthodontist every few weeks for adjustments. As such, they may feel that routine dental appointments are not necessary during their orthodontic treatment, but that conclusion is incorrect. Dental checkups and cleanings are just as important while you...
While tooth decay prevention is the best treatment you can give yourself, even the most vigilant person may be told they have a cavity. Our holistic dentist will review what this means to you and provide the treatment that offers the maximum protection against further...
Most children do not look forward to the prospect of a visit to the family dentist for a check-up. So how difficult is it going to be if the child has a toothache or has already been given the news that a cavity needs to...
When we’re young retirement seems like an eternity away, but time passes quickly, and before you know it you’re entering that special time where work is in the past and enjoying the fruits of your labor is at hand. One thing you can do to...
For thousands of people throughout the United States, receiving porcelain veneers is a life-changing experience. These cosmetic enhancements can turn any flawed smile into a visually attractive work of art. Veneers are incredibly resistant to staining because porcelain, unlike the mineralized structure of teeth, does...