Taking good care of your teeth is always important, for your comfort, your overall health, and so you can have that gorgeous smile everyone loves to see every day. Another reason to make sure you take good care of your teeth is so you can avoid serious problems, such as a tooth abscess. But what exactly…
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Start the New Year With a New Smile
Categories: Cosmetic Dentistry, Teeth Whitening
Have you made plans for the new year yet? January is traditionally the time to dream big as to what you hope to get done in the next 12 months. Maybe your plans include finally taking care of that cosmetic dentistry procedure you’ve been considering for years. There are many to choose from, any of which will…
Is there a link between tinnitus and TMJ?
Categories: TMJ
Tinnitus and TMJ are both annoying, and TMJ can be downright painful. Recent studies have found that there may be a link between the two – can treating one help you to find relief from the other? Read on for some more information about the link between TMJ and tinnitus. What is tinnitus? Tinnitus is a buzzing…
How to Maintain Veneers
Categories: Porcelain veneers
Porcelain veneers are a great way to improve your smile, and they have many benefits. However, just like the sports car you’ve always dreamed of that you finally brought home or your new couch that the kids aren’t allowed anywhere near, porcelain veneers need to be taken care of to keep them looking and functioning…
What is scaling and planing?
Categories: General Dentistry
“Scaling and planing” may not sound like something you would want any part of, especially when you find out it is something that happens at your dentist’s office. You may have visions of some sort of dental torture – but actually, scaling and planing is a common procedure and a very important part of good…
Is chewing gum bad?
Categories: General Dentistry
Chewing gum can help to freshen breath, and it can even help to relieve some boredom and stress. However, if you chew gum constantly, you may be wondering if this is a harmless habit or if it may be causing damage to your teeth and your health. Here are the good points and bad points…
4 Reasons Why You Should Get a Crown
Categories: DENTAL CROWNS
If you have a cracked or damaged tooth, you may think it is no big deal. After all, your tooth is still working, right? However, not fixing a damaged tooth is actually a very bad idea. In case you need some encouragement to call and make an appointment for a crown, here are 4 reasons…
Straightening Teeth Without the Hassle of Braces
Categories: Invisalign
Perhaps you have considered doing something about crooked teeth, but the thought of wearing metal braces as an adult is stopping you. The good news, though, is that nowadays there are other options available for straightening teeth – options that are quick, comfortable, and discreet. Why should I bother straightening my teeth? With everything you’ve…
It’s a tooth emergency! What do you do?
Categories: dental emergency
Emergencies are scary, whether they happen to you or to someone you love. If it is a dental emergency, as with any emergency, you should try to remain calm. You should also see your dentist as soon as possible. Before you head off to the dentist, though, here are some things you can do to…
Pregnant? Don’t Forget to Take Care of Your Teeth!
Categories: General Dentistry
It is understandable that when you are pregnant, some things you would normally do just don’t get done. You may not feel up to pulling weeds, fixing that leaky sink, or cleaning out the garage. And, you may feel like some things can just wait – you may not feel like going to the dentist…