When You Need More Than a Filling
Tooth decay is a nasty condition that can wreak havoc on your pearly whites. If you’ve ever fallen victim to the wrath of cavity-causing oral bacteria, you know that a filling is one of the best ways to repair dental damage. While fillings are usually the first-line treatment for small cavities,…
How to Improve Your Smile on a Deadline
Sometimes, there just isn’t time to get a great new smile, but these treatments can provide great, fast solutions to get your mouth ready for a big event that’s coming up fast.
Are There Holes in Your Oral Health Routine?
Piercings are becoming more common & they aren’t just on the ears anymore. While lip, labret & tongue piercings can be a fun way to express yourself, it’s important to take a few extra precautions when caring for your smile. Just a Little Pinprick While the pain of getting a piercing is…
You Can Still Afford Dental Care Without Insurance
We know that paying for healthcare can be a hassle. Navigating the different costs of medical & dental providers is more than enough to give most people a headache, especially when you’re uninsured. Fortunately, there are options for patients without insurance to make dental care more…
Brushing with Braces
When you have braces placed on your teeth, your dentist should explain proper care & hygiene for your new smile in the making. However, it can be difficult to remember specifics, so here’s a helpful guide to keep your mouth healthy while traditional braces with brackets are attached.
Getting Ready to Relax With Sedation Dentistry
Going to the dentist probably isn’t your first choice for how you like to spend your personal time, but dental sedation can be a convenient way to make your visit a little more comfortable. If your dentist recommends using sedation during your next appointment, you’ll need to take a few steps to…
It’s Possible to Eat Sugar & Have Healthy Teeth
It’s fairly common knowledge that sugary foods cause cavities. While that’s an overly simplistic explanation, one of our top pieces of advice to improve oral health is to limit sugar in your diet.
Silver Screen Teeth
A Hollywood actor or actress with a charming smile is an ordinary sight in theaters these days, but only once in a while do the teeth themselves get to play a part. Here are a few notable moments when smiles shined on the big screen.
Reasons to Keep Baby Teeth
When children lose their baby teeth, it’s momentous for both child & parent. Most families have a ritual for those lost teeth, the most well-known being the Tooth Fairy. But what happens to the tooth next?
What to Expect at an Oral Cancer Screening
Screenings are a great way to help detect cancer when it is at early stages & is more treatable. It can be intimidating going into a screening, so here are some things to expect when going to your first oral cancer screening at the dentist.