Finding the right dentist doesn’t need to be difficult, but it shouldn’t be a snap decision either. First, you need a dentist within a convenient distance of your home or office. They also need to offer the services you’re looking for and accept your insurance....
If you are thinking about straightening your teeth, you’re probably already exploring your options. Will clear aligners work for you, or would metal braces be better? Most likely, you’ll be able to choose which type of treatment you prefer. But Invisalign can’t correct every problem....
The living tissue in the center of your tooth is called the pulp. It contains all the blood vessels, connective tissues, and nerves that keep a tooth alive and healthy. If the pulp becomes damaged or infected, it can cause intense pain, and you will...
If you don’t want to get full dentures or you’re not a good candidate for dental implants, partial dentures are a great alternative. They can be attached to the remaining teeth with metal frameworks or attached to the gums with denture glue. They will help...
New parents have a lot of questions: How soon do I need to start brushing my baby's teeth? Are pacifiers okay? Should I let them chew on the side of their crib? Can babies get cavities? If your baby has just started cutting their first teeth, you’re probably more focused...
Does scaling and planing sound like something out of a horror movie? We know it sounds very scary, but it really isn’t that bad. Scaling and planing is just another way to say that we’re giving your teeth a deep cleaning. It removes tartar buildup...
We keep seeing these ads on the internet: “Wow! These jaw exercises made me look 10 years younger!” “These exercises will also help you sleep better!” “Holy guacamole! This special jaw strengthener gives you a chiselled face!” “No way! This cured my jaw pain!” But is it true? Can simple...
Do you ever wake up with your jaw hurting? Headaches? Or to your partner nudging you awake because of the sound of grinding teeth? Clenching or grinding your teeth (bruxism) is a difficult thing to stop, especially since most people do it unconsciously. However, it can...
As we get older, everything changes. Our bodies, brains, and even our teeth go through different transitions. Receding gums, bone loss, and thinning enamel can all cause dental problems. So can hormonal shifts, chronic diseases, and many common medications. And because dental problems become more...
Happy New Year! Did you set any resolutions? If you haven’t yet, how about setting a goal to make your oral health a priority? A new year is a great time to start new habits that will make your life better. For instance, a clean...