If you need a cosmetic makeover or restorative care for your smile, it may be worth considering sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry uses medications to help patients feel more relaxed during their appointment. The levels of sedation dentistry can range from mild sedation, in which you will remember your appointment, to...
In some cases, patients may need to take antibiotics before they have a dental appointment. Antibiotic prophylaxis, a term for premedication, simply means taking antibiotics before a procedure. Although certainly not indicated in every case, for some patients, taking antibiotics as prescribed before treatment may help lower the risk for an...
We know that oral health and COVID-19 are linked, even if we don’t understand exactly how. Research shows that people with poor oral health are more likely to have severe COVID-19, which could result in medical care including ICU admission and assisted breathing . Poor oral health is also a...
If you have had temporomandibular joint (TMJ) symptoms in the past, you may have gotten your symptoms under control only to experience a flare-up. A TMJ flare-up is a reoccurrence of painful symptoms, which can include pain in the face and jaw, but it can also include soreness by the...
No one wants to have bad breath, also called halitosis. However, bad breath is relatively common, with 30% of the population complaining of bad breath . While it’s normal to have bad breath at certain times, chronic bad breath can signal a problem. So what are the most common causes...
Delayed tooth eruption is when children don’t get their baby teeth or permanent teeth according to established guidelines. For example, a baby who does not get their first teeth in by the age of 18 months is generally considered to have delayed tooth eruption. This phenomenon is relatively common among...
Whether you’ve had an acute infection of COVID-19 which went away after a few weeks or are dealing with chronic COVID-19 symptoms, it’s important to know that the virus can impact your oral health. But how exactly can COVID-19 impact the oral cavity? There are a few ways the virus...
Dental veneers are an excellent cosmetic dentistry option for those who want to keep their natural teeth but improve their color, shape, or brightness. Dental veneers have a high success rate and can last for well over a decade with the proper care . But what happens when a dental...
Teeth experience some wear and tear over your lifetime, but they are not meant to be severely worn down. Worn-down teeth are commonly the result of chronic bruxism, also called teeth grinding, which puts unusual pressure on teeth and can cause them to appear shorter or have an unnatural shape. Fortunately,...
Invisalign is a great way to discreetly straighten teeth and have the smile of your dreams in less time than conventional braces. However, although both braces and Invisalign straighten teeth, they do have different requirements for care. So how can you take the best care of your Invisalign clear aligners...
