Cavities may be the most common chronic dental health affliction, but for many people, they are also easily treated with custom tooth-colored fillings. Compared to more traditional metal fillings, tooth-colored ones not only treat cavities …
When Bonding and Contouring Works Best
Cosmetic tooth bonding and contouring are not always as popular as simple and effective teeth-whitening or comprehensive porcelain veneers. However, they are often ideal solutions for improving your smile when your cosmetic needs fall somewhere …
How to Protect Your Smile from Bruxism
Bruxism isn’t like most of the common dental health issues you may be familiar with. For instance, unlike tooth decay and gum disease, it can’t be prevented as easily as brushing and flossing your teeth …
Do You Qualify for Dental Implants?
Replacing one or more lost teeth offers a number of benefits for your immediate and long-term oral health. For instance, rebuilding your smile restores its youthful appearance, as well as restoring its balance and ability …
Important Facts About Tooth Extraction
As an adult, much of your dental care is focused on preventing tooth loss to help you preserve your healthy, natural smile. So, if your dentist suggests tooth extraction, you might wonder how that can …
Why It Might Be Time to Consider Teeth-Whitening
Teeth stains are unique in the fact that they can’t always be prevented, and because they can develop slowly over time, you might immediately realize the change in your smile’s appearance. The good news is …
Get Answers About Your Chronic Jaw Pain
Taking good care of your smile is often as simple as brushing your teeth at least twice a day, flossing at least once, and visiting your dentist twice a year. Yet, the issues that could …
Is It Possible to Prevent Tooth Loss?
Tooth loss is a significant concern for a majority of adults in the United States. In fact, it is common enough that many people believe it is a natural part of the aging process, and …
The Secret Behind Chronic Bad Breath
Even if you’re particularly proud of your smile’s appearance, the presence of chronic bad breath can be a significant source of embarrassment. Unlike morning breath or bad breath following a meal, chronic bad breath (also …
What if My Cavity Is Too Large for a Filling?
Most people have experienced a cavity in at least one of their teeth, or will at some point in their lifetimes, and treating the cavity will depend on what stage it is in. As a …