Considering a mouthguard for oral protection during sports or for bruxism? Although the mouthguards that you find at sports goods stores are a cheaper option, their quality is often just that— cheap. Custom mouthguards are a better fit for teeth grinders and athletes for a variety of reasons. You...
Skipping your nightly routine of brushing, flossing, and using mouthwash to keep your smile healthy can become a bad habit! Finding that time to brush your teeth in the morning is easier because you’ll see people and everyone wants to look their best for the day. At night? Not...
Giving back has become an integral part of any successful business. Patients want to work with doctors and consumers want to purchase from companies that have an active interest in the community as well as the planet! Finding a dentist who gives back to their community has its advantages....
Two Phase orthodontic treatment means that your child’s orthodontist believes it’s best if your child receives two separate treatments of orthodontic care to properly treat any present or future issues. This type of care will usually help take care of problems with your child’s mouth early on and set...
An apicoectomy is a procedure in which the tip of your tooth’s root is removed. This procedure is generally only considered after a traditional root canal has been done and was not successful. Your apicoectomy will likely be done by an endodontist, a doctor who is also a dentist...
When talking about oral health, many people get the terms plaque and tartar confused. Although these two oral health concerns are similar, they are different and their treatments will be different as well. Treatment for each is important to avoid extensive damage to your teeth, so let’s learn the...
Laser dentistry is becoming a widely used practice and is helping many patients seek dental treatment that they would have previously avoided due to dental anxiety. Not only is laser dentistry safe, but oftentimes patients need no anesthesia for its use and the benefits allow for a faster healing...
Many people hear the following myths and assume them to be true. Exposing some of these myths could help you to better care for your oral health and to seek treatment you’ve been putting off for a long time. Have you heard of any of the following myths? We’re...
Brush, floss, stay away from sugar. Easy, right? While taking care of your oral health is relatively simple, it’s also the quality that you put into these tasks that matters. Prevention is the best treatment against many oral health issues such as bad breath and tooth decay. Your teeth...
Impress your dentist at your next checkup by improving your flossing technique. There are many common misconceptions about the flossing practice that people don’t realize they’re doing wrong. With these simple steps, you can become a flossing champion and experience sparkly clean teeth and gums! Use the Proper Amount of...
