by Dental Blog | Aug 19, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
Everyone wants a beautiful smile. The easiest way to brighten a picture or make yourself more attractive in an interview or date is a dazzling smile. The problem is, many smiles aren’t as dazzling as they could be because of tooth discoloration. It’s a natural part of...
by Dental Blog | Aug 12, 2019 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
A previous blog covered some of the biggest oral health risks for adolescents including cavities, gingivitis (gum inflammation), and sports injuries, and offered advice on how to prevent or minimize these oral health challenges. But these are not the only major oral...
by Dental Blog | Aug 5, 2019 | Children's Dentistry, Dental Checkup
When a dental professional drapes your child in a lead apron and puts a protective lead collar on their neck, most parents experience a moment of concern, wondering if dental x-rays are safe for their child. After all, we know that exposure to excessive amounts of...
by Dental Blog | Jul 25, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
An abscess is not a condition to be trifled with and having it present itself in a sensitive place such as the mouth is especially alarming. Knowing exactly what a tooth abscess is, how it presents itself over time can help you avoid complications in the event of an...
by Dental Blog | Jul 17, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
A chipped tooth can be an instant blow to your self-esteem. But it can also become a dental emergency if you don’t take care of it. Teeth tend to chip, most commonly, from a blunt force hit to the face thanks to sports or maybe a bad fall. But there are other, more...
by Dental Blog | Jul 3, 2019 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Dental Checkup
When it comes to keeping sugar away from your teeth, you probably think of all the dentist visits after Halloween. But one of the most common ways to consume sugar in the United States is through soft drinks. You get them at restaurants, they tend to come with free...