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Taking Care To Keep Your Gums Healthy

Do you pay attention to your gums when you take care of your teeth? Have you noticed any signs that they have become swollen, red, or more prone to bleeding when you brush or floss? Gum disease is a major cause of tooth loss for adults, and unchecked gum disease can cause your gum line […]

Stop Bruxism And TMJ Pain Before They Harm Your Oral Health

Toothaches are not the only form of pain your dentist can help you manage. A problem with the joints that connect your jaw and skull (commonly referred to as your TMJs) can mean frequent headaches, pain around your face and neck, and problem with your jaw movement. One potential contributor to TMJ discomfort is the […]

Tips For Protecting Your Porcelain Veneers

Porcelain veneers make dramatic, positive changes to your teeth. This cosmetic dental treatment enables your dentist to hide several flaws across multiple teeth, and provide you with a smile of uniform attractiveness. Veneers are bonded directly to the front of your teeth, and are meant to be permanent additions. It is common for recipients to […]

Aligners Can Address Crooked Teeth Without Using Braces

If you are interested in having your crooked teeth brought into proper alignment, you may not have to resort to braces. In some cases, people can have their teeth straightened with MTM Clear Aligners, a system that uses clear oral trays that gradually rearrange teeth. Unlike conventional bracket-and-wire braces, aligners can be removed whenever you […]

What Tooth Bonding And Contouring Can Do For Your Smile

Tooth bonding and contouring offer cosmetic benefits, often in a single visit. Contouring can address a tooth’s shape, and help reduce an overly large tooth. Bonding uses composite resin to cover signs of damage and discoloration, as well as adding size to a small tooth. These procedures can be performed together, with your dentist removing […]

OraVerse Can Offer Speedier Recovery From Local Anesthetic

A local anesthetic makes it possible to receive involved dental care with minimized discomfort. While this can make it easier to undergo important procedures, it can mean leaving a procedure while still experiencing numbness in your mouth. This can lead to embarrassing problems, like slurred speech and drooling. It can also cause you to bite […]

Options For Replacing Lost Teeth

Tooth loss can affect your confidence in your smile, but it is more than just a cosmetic problem. Even a single lost tooth can complicate your oral health. Missing teeth can cause you to do things like chewing and speaking with unnatural jaw movements, which can increase your risk of TMJ dysfunction. Adjustments in how […]

Deep Cleanings Help Fight Gum Disease

The thorough cleaning you receive during a routine dental checkup goes beyond what you can provide on your own. Your hygienist has training and tools available to ensure that your mouth is comprehensively cleaned during a visit. For patients who are worried about gum disease, a deep cleaning (also called a periodontic cleaning) enables your […]

How Porcelain Veneers Can Transform Your Smile

By receiving porcelain veneers, you can make improvements to the shape of your teeth, and their color. The veneers, thin and semi-translucent shells that are designed to look like a row of healthy teeth, are placed over the front of your teeth. The application of veneers is a popular cosmetic treatment, one that allows your dentist […]

Responding To A Dental Injury

Diligent dental care can guard against many oral health problems, but even the healthiest smile is vulnerable to physical trauma. If you have suffered a dental emergency, there are treatments available to remedy a damaged tooth. Cosmetic procedures can restore the appearance of a damaged tooth. If physical trauma has left the pulp of your […]