Invisalign dental aligners allow for a patient to enjoy a straighter, more aesthetically pleasing smile without the need for brackets and wires, as is the case with traditional orthodontic treatment. Invisalign treatment involves the patient wearing a series of specially created, clear dental aligners that...
There are things to take into consideration if your gums bleed when brushing. Are you exerting too much pressure in a misplaced effort to remove plaque? Are you brushing with a firm toothbrush believing that you are getting your teeth as clean as possible? If...
Teeth that have been subjected to either amalgam or composite resin to repair dental decay are left in a weakened condition. If one of these treated teeth suffers from further decay, an additional filling could result in fracturing the tooth. Since salvaging teeth is optimum,...
The predominant feature that catches everyone’s immediate attention is the appearance of your teeth. Smiling, speaking, eating … all of these actions put your teeth on display. So if you’re not pleased with what your teeth say about you, a visit with our cosmetic dentist...
Patients who have experienced tooth loss can receive a number of treatments from the dentist to replace the absent teeth, including fixed permanent bridges, full or partial dentures or dental implants. Dental implants offer the most structurally complete tooth replacement, and as a result, they bring...
Patients with busy professional and personal schedules find it difficult to squeeze in a visit with the family dentist every six months, so they sometimes ask if it’s really necessary to see the dentist so often. The answer is yes. It is essential to see your...
Many people are prompted to quit smoking to reduce their chances of developing cancer or cardiovascular disease, but kicking the habit will do your mouth good, too. Smoking has a number of detrimental effects on oral health, and this is why a dentist may often point...
Anxious patients who might otherwise avoid the dentist often benefit from sedation dentistry, which helps them get the dental treatments that they need. Sedation dentistry helps patients to achieve a state of deep relaxation to help them undergo treatment. Sedation is also beneficial in cases where...
Do you groan when you grin at yourself in the mirror? Are you sullen about a smile that’s more than a few shades removed from pearly white? A cosmetic dentist can help you upgrade your smile with a variety of treatments, including teeth whitening, to boost...
Many people bite their fingernails, and the reasons are numerous. Habit, boredom, nerves, self-mutilation are many of the reasons given, but the consequences on oral health are rarely discussed in connection to nail biting. There is evidence linking nail biting to chipped or broken front...