Many patients looking to replace missing or severely damaged teeth choose dental implants. This is because of their relatively long lifespan; between 25 to 30 years compared to the 15 to 20 years of other tooth restoration options. What they don’t realize is that dental implants will only last a long time if they are […]
The gaps caused by missing teeth can cause you to experience a number of problems, ranging from difficulty speaking or eating, to changes in the positioning of your teeth or bone loss. In order to avoid experiencing problems from missing teeth, you will want to fill in the gap. There are two dental treatment options […]
Living with missing or severely damaged teeth is something that many people just learn to accept as a fact of life, but it doesn’t have to be like that. A common dental appliance known as dentures can be created to replace missing or damaged teeth. If you have gaps in your mouth from missing teeth, […]
Botox injections are no longer purely used only for cosmetic purposes. They can be used to relieve pain associated with an often difficult to treat a medical condition known as TMJ. Learn more about how this once cosmetic-only procedure is now being used by dentists to help patients find relief from extreme jaw pain. What […]
Did you know that Snap-On Smile can help you instantly improve the appearance of your teeth? Snap-On Smile is a durable dental arch that is constructed from tooth-colored resin that fits firmly over your existing teeth in order to hide gaps, missing teeth and stains so that you can improve your confidence and self-esteem in […]
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 […]