Are you pregnant or thinking about getting pregnant? If so, you’re probably expecting a number of changes, but did you know that your teeth may change as much as your body. Similarly, had you heard that it’s vital for you to protect your oral health in order to protect the health of your baby? During pregnancy, your body releases many... read more »
Are your teeth getting longer? Are they more sensitive? Are they bleeding and causing you pain? Any of these issues could be a sign that your gums are receding. If you notice any of these issues, please contact us soon—especially if you notice the appearance of your smile changing. Sadly, gum recession can be caused by several issues, meaning there... read more »
What do you know about dental crowns? Do you know why you should consider getting a dental crown—or what a crown could be used for? In reality, crowns can be used to finish a wide array of dental restorations—meaning crowns can be extremely useful for useful if you’re interested in having an attractive, beautiful smile. As you may know, dental... read more »
There are many ways to restore or protect your teeth. Dental crowns are one of the options that can both restore your smile, while protecting your teeth. If you are looking for a way to restore your smile, talk to your dentist about dental crowns today. In a nutshell, dental crowns are artificial caps that are placed over a damaged... read more »
Do you ever have pain in your mouth, tongue, cheeks or lips? Do you wake up with the pain or find that it comes and goes randomly throughout the day? Do you ever notice a dry mouth, an increased thirst, or an unusual bitter or metallic taste in your food? If you’ve noticed any of these issues, you could be... read more »
The mouth is a fascinating work of anatomy. It is home to teeth and gums, tongue and throat bacteria! Lots and lots of bacteria. For the average adult, anywhere from 100 to 200 species of bacteria may live in your mouth. And even those who take good care of their teeth, will likely have 1,000 to 100,000 bacteria on every tooth surface! Many... read more »
You know that you should visit your dentist to have a checkup. You’ve probably heard that it’s important to visit your dentist every six months. While that’s true, it’s also very important that you take care of your teeth at home—either with traditional tools or powered ones. For many people, powered and manual options tend to work about as well,... read more »
Did you know that a root canal is technically just a different name for the nerve (also called pulp) in the center of a tooth? Or that root canal therapy is simply removing that pulp if it is damaged or infected, then sealing your tooth again? While root canal therapy is dreaded, it is also very important to prevent the... read more »
Are you interested in brightening your smile? If so, you aren’t alone. In fact, Americans spend more than $1.4 billion dollars a year for at-home whitening kits. To make matters even more interesting, this massive number does not include professional whitening. Before you add your money to the mix, we have a questions for you: is professional whitening with it?... read more »
What do you do when you bite into something and hear an unpleasant crack? What do you do if you chip your tooth? Your enamel—the outermost layer of your teeth—is the hardest tissue in the body, it is also fairly brittle. This can lead to cracked teeth, which can lead to infections and similar complications. If you crack or chip... read more »
