It’s estimated that 45 million Americans have had their teeth professionally whitened. This number doesn’t include those who have tried over-the-counter teeth whitening products for their smiles.
With so many people receiving a professional whitening treatment, it’s natural to wonder how this procedure affects your teeth and gums. For those...
Of course you want your teeth to look as bright as possible. Whiter teeth give the appearance
of health and youth as well as boosting your confidence, so it’s understandable that white teeth
would be a priority!
But what happens when you want a professional teeth whitening but you have dental implants
or...
Bruxism is a condition in which you grind your teeth, whether knowingly or unknowingly. For
most people, bruxism happens during sleep and they’re not even aware that they have this
harmful habit.
For others, bruxism happens during times of stress while awake, and for others still, they may
grind their teeth while both...
A filling is supposed to fill in your cavity and protect your tooth from further decay. In larger
cavities, fillings can help reinforce the tooth structure and circumvent the need for a root canal.
Most of us know that fillings need to be replaced at some point in time—but did you...
Most people don’t want to hear that they need a root canal. However, root canal therapy has changed dramatically over the years and today, having a root canal procedure isn’t much different than getting a filling.
Root canal therapy allows your dentist to save your tooth and avoid the need...
Getting a dental bone graft is more common than many people think. During a dental bone graft, bone is taken from your own body, a donor, or a synthetic material and placed into your jawbone to regenerate bone that was lost.
Although getting a jawbone graft sounds uncomfortable, the procedure...
A dental root fracture is when the root of your tooth—the part you can’t see above the crown of the tooth that’s hidden by gum tissue—is cracked. The crack is not normally visible, but may be if it extends onto the tooth crown. However, it can cause symptoms and may spread...
Dental veneers are thin, custom-made shells crafted from materials like porcelain or composite resin that are designed to cover the front surface of teeth. They are a popular cosmetic dentistry option for people wanting to improve the appearance of their teeth.
Veneers can effectively address a variety of dental issues,...
You’ve heard of misaligned teeth, but did you know you could have a misaligned bite? A misaligned bite is when the top and bottom rows of teeth don’t quite fit together when the mouth is closed. Open bites, overbites, underbites, and crossbites are all types of malocclusions, another term for an improper...
Getting Invisalign is an exciting time. You’ll finally be getting the smile you’ve always wanted, and you won’t have to wear visible metal braces to get it. Invisalign can provide a more comfortable alternative to braces, and these clear aligners allow you to keep your teeth cleaner since you...