Many people realize that tooth loss could be successfully prevented, and that doing so requires preventing the things that cause it. However, not everyone realizes that many of the most common causes of tooth loss are things that don’t always seem so severe at first, and are easy to overlook. Today, we examine a few… Read more »
For people who need to straighten crooked teeth, the benefits of Invisalign® clear aligners seem obvious. Most notably, the aligners are designed to remain as discreet as possible, allowing you to straighten your teeth without it being obvious to everyone you encounter. However, there are many more advantages that come with using clear aligners to… Read more »
Sometimes, things that could mean serious trouble for your oral health don’t seem that serious at first. Other times, it’s obvious how serious something is, but you may underestimate the importance of addressing it as soon as possible. The truth is that any change you notice to your healthy, natural tooth structure could indicate something… Read more »
When you first develop a cavity and find out that you need a tooth filling, your first thought may not be about how the filling will look. However, for patients who receive traditional metal fillings to treat their cavities, the appearance of the filling can be hard to miss once it’s placed. Fortunately, many patients… Read more »
A lot can go through your mind when you find out that your tooth needs to be extracted. One of those thoughts may be confusion, considering the goal of your dental treatment is usually to help you preserve your healthy, natural teeth. However, tooth extraction isn’t something your dentist takes lightly, and in most cases,… Read more »
When many people think of treating tooth decay, they think of filling a cavity with a tooth-colored filling. Therefore, they may be surprised to learn that their condition is more severe than they expected, and that restoring their tooth may require root canal treatment, instead. When tooth decay is allowed to get severe enough, it… Read more »
You may not always be comfortable telling your dentist every detail about your dental health. For instance, you might embellish how much attention you put into brushing and flossing, despite knowing that you could do better. For some people, these details might also include seemingly harmless things like a tendency to grind your teeth often…. Read more »
To many people, gingivitis and gum disease mean two different things. Unfortunately, this leads many of them to believe that gingivitis isn’t really a serious problem and, unlike gum disease, isn’t something that they need to worry about. The truth is that gingivitis aren’t different conditions, they’re merely different stages of the same problem. When… Read more »
The most important tip to keeping your smile healthy is to practice good dental hygiene on a consistent basis. However, consistency is the key to your routine’s effectiveness, and a lack of it can often mean you’re more likely to miss spots of plaque, or overlook important warning signs that your smile needs professional attention…. Read more »
A dental emergency isn’t the kind of thing that you can always prepare for or prevent. Unfortunately, when an emergency occurs, the consequences can sometimes be severe, and the need for treatment to save your smile is immediate. Because a dental emergency can mean different things for different people, treatment for your condition may not… Read more »
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If you have dental anxiety or are undergoing a more extensive treatment, you may feel a bit nervous about your…