Do you have chipped or discolored teeth? Have you wondered what it would be like to use dental bonding? Dental bonding is a procedure in which your dentist applies a resin that is the same color as your teeth onto…
8 Common Flossing Mistakes to Avoid for Beginners
The American Dental Association has long promoted the benefits of flossing your teeth as part of a daily dental care regimen. Along with twice-a-day brushing, daily flossing keeps plaque from building up between teeth, where it can calcify and be…
7 Reasons to Consider Using Dental Crowns for Oral Health
In the U.S, 2.3 million dental crowns are implanted annually, making it the most common restorative procedure available. Your dentist has suggested using dental crowns, but you’re not sure whether they’re beneficial. Sound familiar? If so, you’ve come to the right…
8 Dental Implant Mistakes to Avoid for New Users
Did you know that about 25 million Americans live in areas that don’t have the appropriate dental care services they might need? The demand for dentists is higher than those choosing to pursue a career in dentistry. As the number of…
8 Questions to Ask Your Dentist Before Getting Braces
Do you have crooked teeth, an underbite, or an overbite? Are you considering getting braces? Braces gradually put pressure on your teeth to align your jaw and make your teeth and roots grow properly. Folks can get braces at any…
7 Factors to Consider Before Choosing a Dentist
If you’re in the market for a new dentist, it’s hard to know where to look. What credentials matter? Who works with your insurance plan? Since your oral health can give a window into other health issues, finding a good dentist,…
Inflamed, Swollen Gums: The Telltale Signs You Have Gingivitis
Did you know that the most up to date research on oral hygiene found that over 42% of American adults had some form of gum disease. If you have recently found that you have swollen gums then you could be a part…
What Are the Periodontal Disease Stages and How Are They Treated?
Periodontal disease can sound frightening, but it’s very common. In the U.S., around 65 million people have some form of the disease. It’s caused by bacteria around the teeth that lead to inflammation and further problems. When bacteria aren’t taken care of…
Scared to Go to the Dentist: How to Overcome Your Dental Phobia
Did you know that dental phobia—in other words, being so scared to go to the dentist that you delay dental care or even cancel appointments—is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition (DSM-V)? It is a very…
Go Brush Your Teeth: How to Get Your Kids to Brush Their Teeth
It’s no secret that toothcare is low on many children’s priority list. They would rather be watching tv, playing with their toys, eating candy, or doing just about anything besides brushing their teeth. The dangerous thing is that this neglect…