You might be great at visiting your dentist. And they love to see you twice a year. But keep in mind that solid dental health practices happen at home. It doesn’t take much… a few minutes in the morning and a few at night. You’ll be golden. So let us get you started with these …
So you’re playing ball with your friends and take one in the mouth, breaking one of your teeth. What do you do? First of all, don’t panic. Once it’s happened, it can’t be undone, so panicking will only make the situation more difficult. Stay calm. You have several options for getting it fixed. Make an …
When your teeth are dulled, yellow, and stained, you can choose between professional teeth whitening in your dentist’s office or at-home whitening kits. Both use the same type of ingredients just in varying degrees. At home kits range from three percent peroxide content to 20 percent peroxide content, whereas professional solutions used at your dentist’s …
Oil pulling is a natural remedy that supposedly can help drastically improve your dental health. But what all does it entail? Does it really work? What Is Oil Pulling? Oil pulling is essentially using coconut oil (don’t worry—it’s not motor oil) as a mouthwash. You put about a tablespoon of coconut oil in your mouth …
If you have teeth that are cracked or decayed beyond repair, you might be wondering what you can do to regain your smile. The answer is probably in crowns and bridges. What Is a Dental Crown? Called a crown because it sits atop the original tooth, a dental crown is a cap that goes over …
For something that can be used in so many different ways, dental bonding is such a simple procedure. In short, bonding is where your dentist somehow applies a resin-like material to your tooth, permanently bonding it together with a special light. It is very fast, and there is no need to damage any of the …
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We all know that not brushing and flossing your teeth causes cavities. But everyone knows that. So we’re here to ask the deeper questions: Why? Why do you develop cavities if you don’t brush your teeth? What kind of bacteria grow in your mouth that cause your teeth to decay? Call to Schedule an Appointment …
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Everyone has stories about getting their wisdom teeth extracted: the funny tales of coming out of the anesthesia, what they did with their removed teeth, and much more. But is getting your wisdom teeth removed the right decision for you? And if so, when should you get the procedure done? The Wisdom Teeth Basics Your …
If you have yellowed teeth and are trying to restore them to their original glory, why stop there? While there are many tooth whitening procedures out there, you could opt to bleach your teeth instead. Whitening takes the teeth back to their natural color, but bleaching goes above and beyond the call of duty. The …
What’s the Difference Between Tooth Whitening and Tooth Bleaching? Read More »
In the past few decades, dentistry has changed dramatically. What once used to be a field reserved for dental emergencies and reconstruction procedures, full of scary tools and lots of pain, is now a medical field where kids get free trinkets for being good during their quick check-up. What instigated this change? How has it …
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