What are the Different Types of Dental Implants
What are the Different Types of Dental Implants? When most people consider the option of implants to correct missing, discolored, or damaged teeth, they don’t realize how many different kinds of dental implants there are to choose from. Everyone is different and there are many modern implant options to fit your unique dental needs. When […]
What Does a Periodontal Treatment Include
What Does a Periodontal Treatment Include? Did you know that nearly half of American adults over the age of 30 have or are at risk of developing periodontal disease? Sadly, it’s true. This affliction can creep up on you slowly due to less than rigorous oral habits like brushing and flossing, excessive smoking or alcohol […]
How to Reduce Symptoms of TMJ Disorders
How to Reduce Symptoms of TMJ Disorders If your dental professional has conducted an assessment during your dental treatment and determined that you have TMJ or temporomandibular joint disorder then you’ve probably experienced discomfort already. TMJ is caused by inflammation of the muscles and ligaments on your jaw joints. It is more common than you […]
The Seriousness of Gum Disease
The Seriousness of Gum Disease More adults than you realize are diagnosed with gum disease. In fact, over 80% of Americans have it in some form or another. The good news is that gum disease if treated early is quite treatable. But if left untreated can lead to serious problems. About Gum Disease It is […]
Upgrade Your Smile With Dental Implants
Smiling is something that makes us feel alive and confident around other people. It enhances our quality of life in general. And when your teeth aren’t looking their best you are hesitant to smile, especially at social gatherings. You may even avoid gatherings altogether for this reason. But there is no reason to quit your […]
Bonding Is a Conservative Way to Repair Slightly Chipped, Discolored, or Crooked Teeth
Bonding Is a Conservative Way to Repair Slightly Chipped, Discolored, or Crooked Teeth People often lose confidence and don’t smile as often when their teeth are damaged. Cracked, chipped, or discolored teeth are a few reasons why you may not be smiling as often as you used to. If your smile isn’t looking its best […]
Gum Disease Is One of the Top Reasons for Tooth Loss
Gum Disease Is One of the Top Reasons for Tooth Loss Gum disease or periodontitis is a serious infection that can lead to permanent damage of the gums as well as tooth loss. Gum disease destroys the bone supporting your teeth, causing them to become loose and eventually fall out. What’s worse, many people who […]
Best Oral Health for Your Child
Best Oral Health for Your Child Having good oral habits are important for everyone. Developing these habits early in life will help reinforce the importance of brushing, flossing, and regular visits to a dental professional. Not only does oral health affect daily life, but it can also affect peripheral health as well. When children begin […]
Keep that Beautiful Smile with Preventative Dentistry
Keep that Beautiful Smile with Preventative Dentistry Many of us begin preventative dentistry as children. We learn proper brushing techniques, how to floss, and begin seeing our dental professionals regularly. As adults these ingrained habits stay with us, helping to ensure we have healthy teeth throughout our lives. But sometimes as adults, these habits fall […]
Benefits of Laser Therapy in Dental Treatments
Benefits of Laser Therapy in Dental Treatments Lasers have been used in modern dentistry for a few decades now. But new advancements in technology have made them easier to use and more widely available for dental professionals. There are many benefits for patients with laser therapies. Here are just a few: Faster […]