As a Prosthodontist, I am periodically called upon to render an opinion and then treatment with implants for children. The question arise from parents, are dental implants an appropriate treatment plan for my child? First of all, it is imperative that no dental implants are placed in children until they...
When children play at home or if they play sports where there is a lot of physical contact, there is a possibility that a tooth could get hit, injured, fractured or knocked out. If this happens, the first thing to do is not panic. Your child will probably be...
Invisalign offers clear benefits for adults wanting to correct their smile without the discomfort and appearance of traditional metal braces.. There are a number of reasons why adults may be have a misaligned or crooked smile. Perhaps they never had the proper corrective dental care as children or their previous...
You might think that water is sufficient for rinsing the mouth after you brush your teeth. However, if you want to rid the mouth of bacteria that brushing alone might not reach, then use an antibacterial mouthwash. There are some products that dentists recommend over others because of their...
When you smile, are you concerned with how your teeth will look? Do you avoid pictures because you don’t think your teeth are the greatest? As with other aspects of our appearance as we get older, our smiles can show signs of age. Over time, natural 'wear and tear'...
Have you ever noticed that after you drink that tall glass of something sweet that your teeth have a hint of the same color? This is because there are some drinks that can stain the teeth more than others. As many of us want to maintain a bright white...
Root canal treatment has long had a misleading reputation for being painful, and it has become one of the procedures patients often have many misconceptions about. Unfortunately, inaccurate information makes many patients each year hesitate to get the root canal treatment they need to save and maintain their oral...
Dental implants are a viable treatment option for tooth loss caused by a variety of factors, including periodontitis, decay and trauma, and the long-term natural looking solution they provide make them an increasingly popular treatment option. Durable, attractive and comfortable, implants are now considered the “go-to” solution for missing...
If you are afraid of the drill at the dentist, or would be interested in alternatives to the standard dentist's drill, then there might be a safe and gentle alternative to make you feel a little more relaxed and comfortable during your dental appointment, laser dentistry. Laser dentistry is a...
Misaligned or crooked smiles are conditions experienced as much as by adults as well as children, though many adults are skeptical about getting braces because they don’t want to have to walk around with a 'metal' smile. However, new innovations have been made in orthodontic care that have revolutionized...
