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 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...
Halloween is a fun holiday, especially for children who try to collect as much candy as possible. While they eat their way through their stash, their parents start worrying about the next dentist visit. Protecting kids’ teeth from too much sugar is important, but don’t...
Flossing your teeth is an important part of maintaining your oral health. The daily activity can leave some with burning questions like: Do I need a water flosser? Should I use floss tape or a flosser? Are any of them better than the others? We can...
Small and painful mouth ulcers like canker sores are a common oral health complaint. They can appear anywhere in the soft tissues of your mouth, including the lips, cheeks, tongue, and gums. They are often caused by minor injuries (like a bite to the cheek)...
Missing teeth affect the way you eat, the way you speak, and the way you smile. But replacing them will restore your quality of life and your confidence. In this guide, we give you an overview of the three most common tooth replacement options: dentures,...
Many parents wonder why kids need their own toothpaste. Is it only about the flavor? Wouldn’t it be easier to let your kids use the same toothpaste you do? Just like we shouldn’t give our children adult formulas or doses of pain medications, adult toothpaste...
Also known as periodontal disease, gum disease is a condition that causes the tissues around your teeth to become inflamed and infected. Commonly caused by a buildup of bacteria-packed plaque, gum disease is a progressive condition that only grows worse over time. It leads to...
Happy New Year! Along with the excitement of ringing in a new year, we get to make new resolutions. Setting resolutions is a practice that can test your ambitions, help you reach new goals, and improve your wellbeing. But keeping your resolutions doesn't need to...
Do you have sensitive teeth? If so, it’s because the dentin inside your teeth has been exposed. Dentin is hypersensitive to hot and cold temperatures as well as extremely sweet or acidic foods and drinks. In this article, we explain what dentin is, and how...