Emergencies happen to everyone. Having a damaged tooth can be a pretty sudden and uncomfortable change. You may feel like your smile is no longer as beautiful as it once was. The tooth may also be uncomfortable to eat with or speak with. Leaving it can damage your smile and oral health in the long …
Gum disease can have far-reaching effects on your oral and overall health. Non-surgical methods of treating gum disease have become increasingly popular, offering effective solutions without invasive procedures. While gum disease certainly shouldn’t be left untreated, the traditional, surgical methods of treatment won’t work for every patient. If this applies to you, don’t worry! There …
Pain or discomfort from oral health concerns and sleep apnea is not normal! Thankfully, certain approaches to dentistry aim to treat the root of your symptoms, erasing them forever. Complete health dentistry, also known as whole-health dentistry, is a specific approach to dentistry that looks at your oral health, habits, sleep patterns, diet, and a …
Are your parents recommending braces for you? While getting orthodontic treatment is a good idea for teens, the prospect of getting braces tightened and wearing unflattering metal on your teeth can be pretty intimidating. Invisalign invisible orthodontics may be the solution you need to keep your smile looking amazing throughout your high school experience. Invisalign …
The holidays are coming up, and that means seeing family members, taking pictures, and greeting people throughout the next couple of months. These times can be exciting, but also nervewracking. Feeling confident in your smile is one great way to mitigate some of the holiday nervousness, especially when it comes to pictures. Why Teeth Whitening? …
You may have heard of mini implants before. Maybe you thought of mini teeth, and wondered, “Why would they need to replace baby teeth?” Thankfully, mini implants are restored with the same size of crown as any other implant, making them blend in naturally with your teeth. “Mini implants” refers to the size of the …
Are your kids involved in sports? This can be an exciting time for your kids! Many sports require equipment that will keep children safe, such as shoulder pads or special shoes. They may also recommend a mouth guard for your child. Sports that typically request a mouth guard are contact-heavy sports such as wrestling, or …
Staying on top of cancer screenings is the best way to catch any cancer concerns early on. Oral cancer can be a deadly issue, so catching it fast is essential to your health. Cancer screenings are conducted by your dentist, but any samples taken may be sent to a lab to be tested by a …
It is a proven fact that smoking is very damaging to your oral health. It can lead to bad breath, cavities, stained teeth, and even misshapen teeth. If you are currently smoking with no plans of quitting, we recommend seeing a doctor and getting a plan in place to quit smoking. If you already have …
Many people do not know how to clean their tongues or why it is important! Tongue cleaning is an essential component of oral health that is often overlooked. If you are not cleaning your tongue, now might be the time to start! There are two main reasons why tongue cleaning is very important: 1) it …