The sticky substance known as plaque that coats your teeth and gums is a biofilm produced by the bacteria that live in your mouth. Oral bacteria are largely anaerobic, meaning they thrive without oxygen, and …
Comparing Bridges to Partial Dentures
Losing a permanent tooth is like losing a lifelong friend—you can fill the space, but nothing truly compares to the original. Nevertheless, when you’ve lost one or more teeth, replacing them with a bridge or …
Why Dentists Prefer Tooth-Colored Fillings
When it comes to keeping your smile strong, healthy, and beautiful, your dentist’s suggestions are an invaluable asset. For instance, even if you know about metal fillings and have accepted your need for one, you …
The Transformative Power of Porcelain Veneers
When it comes to your smile, the smallest things can have the greatest impacts on its appearance. This is especially true when several small things, like stains and minor chips on your teeth, compound each …
What Gum Disease Does to Your Immune System
Hopefully, you haven’t had to face the prospect of severe gum disease, and by relation, the increased risk of tooth loss that it brings with it. But if someday you do, then it is important …
When Tooth Extraction is a Must
The beauty of modern dentistry is that there is an answer for every dental need. Though it may not always be immediately obvious, that answer sometimes involves extracting a tooth for the good of the …
Top 3 Benefits of Invisalign® Clear Braces
For many adult patients, the misalignment of their teeth causes enough of a cosmetic concern that straightening them seems mostly like a cosmetic issue. The truth, though, is that crooked teeth could pose a direct …
Give Your Smile a Touchup with Cosmetic Bonding & Contouring
Sometimes, your smile can be healthy, straight, and bright, but one minor issue can cause it to fall short of perfection. If this issue is a stain, for instance, you have options to erase the …
Your Dentist Answers: Are Teeth and Bones the Same?
The similarities between your bones and your teeth lead many to believe that they are one and the same substance (although half of every tooth is exposed, unlike your bones). The truth, though, is that …
Why Do Dentures Become Loose?
Today’s dentures are expertly crafted to closely mimic a natural, healthy smile. However, as many denture wearers know, they don’t always fit as well as they’re initially designed to, and readjustments are often a common …