Proper oral hygiene with brushing and flossing is your best defense against tooth decay, but it never hurts to have extra protection. Dental sealants provide you with just that; an extra layer of protection. Dental sealants are recommended for children and adults to protect back teeth and molars from decay. What are Dental Sealants…
A key ingredient to proper oral health is fluoride. When used properly, fluoride provides your enamel with the ultimate protection. Fluoride is a mineral that is found naturally in foods and water supplies, but it is also produced synthetically to be added to products like toothpaste to benefit your oral hygiene routine. Fluoride enters…
Damaged teeth are normally repaired with fillings, root canals, and dental crowns. However, in some cases, the damage is too severe and the tooth must be removed before it becomes infected. Tooth extraction is the process of removing a tooth from the bone socket. Kids loose teeth all the time, but as adults it’s a…
Dental Implants Dental implants are a great long term option for those with missing teeth or who require dentures. Implants are strong and sturdy like your natural teeth. But, implants are only as strong as the bone supporting them. Dental implants are metal rods that are fused to the jaw bone to support artificial, temporary…
If you have jaw pain, earaches and frequent headaches you might be suffering from temporomandibular disorder. It’s hard to believe, but I’m here to tell you that you may actually have a disorder that you’ve never heard of and can’t pronounce. Temporomandibular disorder, or TMD to us simpletons, is a very common disorder that often…
Dental crowns are used to cover and protect teeth that have been stained, damaged, or disfigured. Crowns have been around for a long time, but never like this. E-MAX crowns are revolutionizing dentistry. These top of the line, ceramic crowns one-up your typical metal mix crowns in look, feel, durability, and even prep work. …
Drills, needles, x-rays, excavators, forceps…It’s no wonder ‘sleep dentistry’, aka conscious sedation, is all the rage. Even with the friendliest, most talented doctor, going to the dentist can be truly terrifying. Thank heavens we have modern medicine practices to help us get through these dark times. But, what does ‘sleep dentistry’ really mean? Conscious…
The habitual nature of humans is a curious thing. Even more curious in children. Helping your child to develop healthy dental habits can be exhaustive. The best trick is to understand that it is never too early to start to instill good routines in a child’s life. This is true especially when it comes to…
It’s always important to learn why we do certain things. Why you go through all the time, money, and pain of going to the dentist. It obvious that we do it so that our teeth will feel good because let’s face it, theirs not many things more uncomfortable then having a tooth ache! And then…
When you ask the question, “what do you first notice when meeting a new person?”, so often the answer is “teeth” or “smile”. Our smiles can make or break a first impression. It takes a lot to keep a smile healthy, bright, and plain gorgeous. Veneers are a simple and strong choice to help you…
