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...
The sinus graft, sometimes called a sinus lift, makes it possible for many people to have dental implants when years ago there was no other option other than wearing loose dentures. If you have missing teeth and are considering dental implants to replace them, your dentist may tell you that...
Has it been months or even years since you’ve been to a dentist? Do you want to get back into the healthy routine of getting those exams and making sure your mouth is as healthy as possible? There might be a common reason why you haven’t been to the...
As a parent, you probably know how hard it can be to get your children to brush their teeth. From the time they get up in the morning and eat breakfast to before bed when they need to brush their teeth the most, it is often like pulling teeth...
