If you have to think harder than usual to remember your last dental checkup and cleaning appointment, then it’s probably time for you to schedule your next one. General guidelines say you should visit your …
Why Tooth Loss Matters, and How Implants Help
Despite how often it happens, losing a tooth isn’t an inevitable process. Most patients can retain their healthy, natural teeth for life with consistently good hygiene and regular care from their dentist. Yet it’s still …
What Your Dentist Wants You to Know About Root Canals
Your tooth is comprised of two main zones; the crown of the tooth that rests above the gum line, and the root of the tooth that is held within a socket in the jawbone. This …
Smile Straighter with Invisalign® Clear Braces
Crooked teeth (a condition known as malocclusion) can cause a number of potentially serious issues with your bite and dental health. But for many patients, the most prominent consequence is the impact on their smiles’ …
Are You Grinding Your Teeth Too Much?
You might not even realize you’re doing it at first. After all, grinding and clenching your teeth can often be an unconscious response to things like stress, anxiety, or pain. But if you catch yourself …
The Best Way to Floss
We understand that flossing isn’t the easiest part of your dental hygiene routine. In fact, many dentists agree that it is perhaps the most challenging personal grooming activity there is. Unfortunately, it is also arguably …
3 Things Your Dental Crown Can Do
Dental crowns are popular for several reasons, not the least of which is the fact that they’ve been around for longer than many other types of restorations. However, another reason for their popularity is the …
Why Teeth Whitening is So Popular
Your smile is one of your most valuable cosmetic features, and next to the eyes, it’s among the first things that people notice about you. While that alone doesn’t explain why teeth whitening is so …
Symptoms That Could Mean You Have TMJ Disorder
Part of the trouble with TMJ disorder is that there is no concrete list of symptoms. In fact, TMJ disorder itself could reference a number of different issues related to your jaw’s temporomandibular joints (TMJs), …
3 Ways to Treat a Chronic Toothache
Some toothaches are temporary. For instance, tooth pain resulting from infected sinuses will usually fade as the inflammation subsides. If your tooth hurts and you’re otherwise healthy, however, then the toothache is likely a dental …