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Treating An Advanced Cavity

Between smart at-home care and regular dental checkups, you can drastically limit your likelihood of suffering an advanced cavity. If you do develop a cavity, your dentist can identify it in its earlier stages at a checkup. If it is caught in time and restored with a filling, you lose less of your natural tooth, […]

Enjoy Professional Whitening Results At Home

A professional cosmetic dental treatment has to be performed at your dentist’s office…right? While that would certainly be a logical conclusion, you might be surprised to know that your dentist can give you the necessary tools to whiten your teeth at home. Rather than having the treatment in the office, you can receive custom-sized dental […]

3 Negative Effects Of Tooth Loss On Your Oral Health

The most visible problem with tooth loss is its cosmetic impact – people who have a missing tooth can be uncomfortable at how this adversely affects their smile. You should know that if you are missing even one tooth, it can affect more than just your appearance. Tooth loss can make it more difficult to […]

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 […]