Regular dental cleanings are necessary, not only to keep your teeth white and clean, but also to insure long-term health of your teeth and gums, and to prevent decay, cavities, and gum disease. Thus, it...
February 16, 2023
November 29, 2022
Educating yourself about common dental problems can help you prevent them and keep your smile for a lifetime. Here is a look at the most common dental problems and treatment options for each one.
October 4, 2022
Here's an alarming statistic: while adult teeth are built to last a lifetime, roughly 178 million Americans are missing a tooth. What's even more alarming? Over 40 million Americans have lost all of their...
September 29, 2022
There are many misconceptions about oral health care and dental treatments. These misconceptions can prevent you from receiving beneficial dental treatment or engaging in oral health practices that keep...
September 20, 2022
An amalgam filling
- those silver fillings you can see when you smile -
is a mixture of
mercury, silver, copper, tin and zinc used to fill cavities in teeth with a lifetime of about 10 years.
At...
August 11, 2022
When some of your teeth are missing due to injury, illness, or poor oral hygiene, changes begin to take place right away. There are some real risks involved with missing teeth that are not just cosmetic,...
April 4, 2022
There are several restorative options to treat a damaged or decayed tooth, including fillings, inlays, onlays, and crowns. This blog explores the differences between these options.
January 27, 2022
Scalloped tongue gets its name from wavy or rippled edges that appear along the sides of a person's tongue. A scalloped tongue usually isn't a reason to worry, but its potential causes can lead to further...
September 29, 2021
A root canal is a procedure that cleans out decay in the tooth root and pulp. During a root canal procedure, the infected nerve and pulp are removed. Then, the tooth’s interior is cleaned and sealed. A...
