Cracking your front tooth can be a disturbing experience. However, there are ways that our dental professionals can make it look as good as new. Although, it's important that you schedule an exam in our office as soon as possible because even the smallest crack can open the door to infection. Therefore, we will need […]
Several factors can cause dental cracks. They can be due to excessive grinding of your teeth or biting down too hard on a piece of food. Cavities can also cause them. Dental cracks can be dangerous if not addressed. For instance, if caused by a cavity, dental cracks can spread bacteria when the crack opens. […]
Flossing your teeth does not need to take a lot of time, as long as you do things right. In fact, to maintain good dental health, you only need to floss for 2 minutes once a day. Learning To Floss Properly According to the American Dental Association (ADA), you only need to floss once a […]
The first thing most people grab to clean their teeth is a toothbrush. We have all been taught to use a soft toothbrush, brush twice a day, and replace your toothbrush every few months. Are toothbrushes the only thing we can grab to help keep our teeth clean? Perhaps there are other tools in the […]
Cosmetic dentistry focuses on fixing one of the most important features on your face - your mouth. When you smile at someone, your face transforms, and that's what makes you more approachable. Now imagine having crooked or stained teeth that hide behind your lips. When you open your mouth, people stare at you uneasily because […]
Often tooth cracks and decay can extend to your tooth's nerve causing excruciating pain and even infection. In scenarios when a filling is not a viable route to fix this issue, your dentist will generally advise a root canal procedure. Though tooth extraction is also an effective possibility, it might not be the best thing […]
Not everything we do revolves around fluoride treatments, filling cavities, or treating gum disease. We also advise patients on the burns they may receive from time to time after consuming something too hot to drink or eat. Severe And Non-Severe Mouth Burns While you can alleviate the symptoms of an oral burn at home, you […]
Many people have certain concerns when it comes to maintaining their oral health. Even though many things about dental health are common knowledge, others still need to be brought into the light so that more people care for their oral health. Here are a few common questions that most people look for the answers to. […]
Also often referred to as cavities, dental caries are erosions that occur on the surface of the tooth as a result of the harmful effects produced by tartar, bacteria, plaque, and acids in the mouth. Dental caries typically due to poor oral hygiene, and it is common in both adults and children. Although it's painless […]
You may have never heard of a CEREC crown, but these types of crowns are the best when it comes to getting a dental crown procedure done quickly and easily. With a CEREC crown, there is no waiting and no use of a temporary crown to hold the place of a permanent crown. In one […]