Many people experience dental anxiety or dental phobia when it comes to the dentist. Unfortunately, many of these people let these fears prevent them from seeing their dentist and receiving the oral care they need to sustain a healthy smile. Fortunately, you don’t have to let dental anxiety or dental phobia prevent...
So you’ve decided to get whiter teeth with your dentist—congratulations! A white smile can not only boost your confidence, but can remove unsightly stains to give you a picture-perfect smile for an upcoming event or just your everyday satisfaction. What should you expect during your Zoom! whitening procedure? This laser teeth whitening...
Lumineers and porcelain veneers are very similar cosmetic choices for your smile. Porcelain veneers are made of a durable ceramic material that’s thin yet provides a strong, attractive solution to tooth appearance that may be impacted by chips, stains, or unusually shaped teeth. Meanwhile, Lumineers are made of a patented form of...
Your jaw is home to one of the most complex joints in your body. This joint—called the temporomandibular joint, or TMJ—enables the jaw to chew, speak, move side to side, and open and close. With so many functions, it’s no wonder some people experience tension in their jaw. Jaw tightness can range from...
Bacteria plays a huge role in our oral health! 700 different oral bacteria have been identified in the human mouth with each person having up to 300 different varieties in their mouth at any given time. With so many bacteria in our mouths, it makes sense that these tiny organisms...
An implant supported bridge is similar to a traditional dental bridge, but instead of being supported by your neighboring teeth, the bridge is instead supported by dental implants. Dentists utilize bridges for restorative work when one or more teeth are missing in a row. Generally, bridges are used in place of actually...
It can be alarming to notice that your tongue is a different color than you remember—in some cases, the difference is subtle; others, dramatic. Tongue discoloration happens when papillae—the structures that give the tongue its texture on the surface—become discolored. Discoloration of the tongue can happen for a variety of reasons, and its...
Dental veneers are a life-changing cosmetic treatment for many people. Not only can dental veneers transform your smile in just one dentist visit, they can help with crooked teeth, deep staining, and gapped teeth. Veneers provide people with a chance to change their smile for the better with just one treatment. However, in...
It’s that time of year! Some of the most popular fall sports are getting in full swing, including football, soccer, and lacrosse. If your child is playing any of these sports this year, it’s a good idea to have your child wear a mouthguard to protect their teeth. When it...
Fluoride is a compound that occurs naturally, but is also used in many dental applications to help strengthen teeth and prevent tooth decay. Fluoride has been widely used and has helped children and adults alike to protect their teeth from decay. We know that fluoride can help prevent tooth decay—but...
