Bridges and implants are important because your smile deserves to be seen without anxiety on your part. After you’ve lost a tooth, it’s important to fill the gap, not only to preserve your smile but also to keep your other teeth from shifting. Replacing the...
The causes of jaw pain often prove elusive, despite how debilitating the condition itself can be. However, jaw pain is only a symptom of conditions that can prove quite serious if left undiagnosed and untreated. If you’ve experienced jaw pain recently, don’t ignore it—get help...
Do you have crooked teeth? Wondering how you can straighten them and how long it might take? Braces, dental aligners such as Invisalign, and surgery can all correct misalignments, and the time they take will depend on which method you choose and on the severity...
Since their introduction in the 1980s, digital x-rays have been overtaking their traditional counterparts at most dental practices. X-rays are a valuable and convenient tool for dentists who need to ensure that there are no unseen issues with your teeth. Digital innovations have made this...
When considering how to fill a cavity, dentists will offer various types of tooth fillings to patients. These fillings offer different advantages and drawbacks with a patient’s needs and preferences determining which they will receive. In particular, the benefits of composite fillings have caused them...
While tooth fillings are a traditional solution for cavities, many patients are unaware of what happens when they get a cavity filled. For many patients, there’s understandable anxiety when they undergo a tooth filling procedure. There is, of course, nothing wrong with that, but understanding...
Good dental hygiene means brushing your teeth regularly, but brushing too hard can cause damage. While you might think that you can never brush too much, dentists always caution against overbrushing. For the sake of your dental health, you should be mindful of the signs...
If you don't get rid of bacteria in your mouth, the buildup can lead to cavities, gum disease, and other dental issues. This is because bacteria produce harmful acids that wear down your tooth enamel and irritate your gums. The most effective ways to eliminate...
If you’re the kind of person who takes dental hygiene seriously, it’s easy to remember to brush your teeth regularly. However, you might not be aware that damage to the teeth can still occur even with regular care, or that brushing your teeth too much...
Traditional string floss is the most effective method of flossing. However, patients with arthritis or metal braces can have trouble manipulating string floss. Luckily, a water flosser such as the Waterpik® is a great alternative when string floss isn't an option. But many patients initially worry...