Sedation dentistry is an option for people who suffer from dental anxiety or dental phobia to the point that they avoid getting dental care. During your appointment, your experienced dentist will provide a level of sedation ranging from minimal to general anesthesia to help you relax and receive the treatment you need...
Your child’s baby teeth are there for a reason! As your little one’s jaws grow and mature, baby teeth will fall out and allow the permanent teeth to make their way in. Without baby teeth, your child’s adult teeth wouldn’t emerge into their proper positions, which can lead to crooked or crowded...
Using mouthwash makes some people feel like their mouth is really fresh and clean! These mouth rinses come in a variety of types and flavors—from whitening mouthwashes to those that claim to fight dry mouth and tooth decay. There are two main types of mouthwash: the kind you purchase at the store,...
While most in-office teeth whitening procedures use a special light to help whiten your teeth, laser teeth whitening is a little different. It’s even faster than a conventional teeth whitening at your dentist’s office. Approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), laser teeth whitening utilizes heat from the laser to activate the...
If you’re missing most or all of your natural teeth, you may have considered full teeth replacements such as dentures. After all, getting all your teeth replaced with dental implants would be too costly and time-consuming, right? Not so fast. All-on-four dental implants give you the opportunity to have the security of...
Cavities are small holes in your teeth caused by tooth decay. A cavity starts out small but always progresses, meaning it will get worse over time. Early cavities usually won’t have any symptoms, but as your cavity gets larger, you may experience tooth sensitivity, a toothache, or even develop a tooth infection. The...
Getting your dream smile by straightening your teeth with braces is very exciting—most patients can’t wait to have their braces off and fully enjoy their new straight teeth! Like anything worth waiting for, braces take time to work. The average amount of treatment time varies, but for metal braces, it...
Dental crowns are sturdy restorations for teeth that have been cracked, chipped, discolored, or have received root canal therapy or other treatment. Typically made of porcelain, these crowns can protect teeth for up to 20 years with the right care ! Since dental crowns are permanently bonded to teeth, they...
It’s easy to take advice we’ve heard about taking care of our teeth as fact. But are the things you’ve heard—or practice in your daily oral care habits—true? Here, the top dental health myths are debunked to help you better care for your smile and have healthy teeth and...
A tooth infection can start out as a mild ache and turn into a much more serious problem. Besides being painful, a tooth infection can eventually lead to a tooth extraction, so getting treatment as soon as possible is always a good idea. But how do you know if your tooth...
