When it comes to New Year’s Resolutions, this year instead of promising to lose weight, eat healthier, or workout more, why don’t you make a commitment to improving your overall oral health or correcting your smile by getting Invisalign. What is Invisalign? In the past, if you wanted to straighten your teeth, move their position, […]
It is amazing what bonding a tiny, thin piece of porcelain to your teeth can do. That tiny piece of porcelain, known as a veneer, can instantly change the appearance of your teeth. It can make them appear whiter and brighter, mask imperfections in the spacing and position of your natural teeth, and even make […]
How diligent are you at sticking to your daily dental hygiene routine? According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research (NIH), cavities remain the largest oral health problem with 42 percent of grade school children, 59 percent of high school students and 92 percent of adults developing cavities. The truth is that cavities […]
Thanksgiving is a day to remember everything we’re thankful for – a day to give thanks with family. It’s also one of the biggest feasting days in the United States. There’s turkey, mashed potatoes, stuffing, and plenty of other tasty treats associated with the holiday. Unfortunately, many of those foods can do a number on […]
The days of having to wear braces for months or even years in order to improve your smile are a thing of the past. Thanks to improvements in dental technology you can now straighten your teeth in a year and in some cases even less than a year! Want to improve your smile? Learn how […]
Worries about dental bills and tight schedules can keep you from going to the dentist when you first notice tooth pain. Unfortunately, if you neglect that tooth pain when it first occurs, it could turn into a more significant problem. Maybe you’ve taken a few ibuprofen or Tylenol and used some over-the-counter numbing gel, but […]
While Botox may be most famous for its powerful anti-wrinkle ability, it’s actually got several other uses that may surprise you. Botox is often recommended as a treatment for TMJ disorders today. If an experienced practitioner injects Botox into specific facial muscles in your jaw area, it can greatly relieve your TMJ symptoms. Read on […]
When you’re suffering from tooth pain, it can be pretty frustrating. Many people say that tooth pain is the worst kind of pain possible, and it’s true that it’s uniquely awful. The good news is that you don’t need to keep dealing with tooth pain — in fact, you’ll be much happier both now and […]
It might seem like cavities practically form overnight but they really don’t. There are actually multiple stages involved with the development of a cavity. Learning more about how a cavity forms can give you a better understanding of how to prevent them. Stage One: The Formation of Plaque Plaque formation is the first stage of […]
Before you send your child off to school make sure they are completely ready by scheduling a back-to-school dental appointment. This single dental appointment can help your child start the school year off on the right foot by having a completely healthy mouth. Wondering what happens during a back-to-school dental appointment? Here is a look […]