Snoring is a common problem that could actually be indicative of a bigger problem. During snoring, your airway is obstructed so that you can’t breathe correctly. This makes it essential that you talk to your doctor about this problem. However, since people tend to see their dentist more often,...
When you’re considering teeth whitening, you may have considered take-home options that
you buy over the counter. Why would someone pay for an in-office whitening when they could
get white teeth at home?
Here’s why getting your teeth whitened at your dentist’s is always more effective than getting a
take-home kit and trying...
A cracked tooth can happen as the result of an accident, misuse of the teeth, or even teeth
grinding. For some people, a cracked tooth won’t cause any symptoms; however, an injured
tooth should always be evaluated by a dentist, as cracked teeth can eventually cause tooth loss
if left unchecked.
Depending on...
My patients often know that wisdom teeth usually at some point need to be extracted, but are unclear as to why, when and what are signs that wisdom teeth may soon need to come out.
First Step: What Are Wisdom Teeth?
The wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that...
Invisalign retainers usually come in two variants which are the fixed and removable kind. The fixed
retainers are stuck to the backs of your teeth using dental cement and can be worn for a couple of years
at a single time whereas the removable types of braces can only be worn...
Dentists work with bloodborne pathogens daily and are taking extra precautions on top of their existing practices to keep patients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. As more dentists begin to offer elective procedures for patients, these precautions will continue to remain in place to protect both you as a...
Jaw tightness is a painful condition in which the muscles in your jaw are constantly tense. Since your jaw is used in important movements such as speaking and chewing, this can create chronic pain that ranges from mild to severe.
What can cause jaw tightness? There are several different reasons...
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...
The New Year is upon us, and you want your smile to look and feel its best. Whether you’re on
top of your oral care or you’ve been skipping the dentist for the last few years, everyone
deserves to have a healthy and beautiful smile.
If you’ve been considering getting your smile...
Self-treating symptoms that you believe are caused by sleep apnea can be dangerous for your health. Sleep apnea is a serious condition in which breathing stops at numerous points while you’re asleep. This leads to increased stress on the body that can result in a host of other conditions—including...