What Does A Dental Assistant Do?

Dentists have a lot to handle in their day to day care of patients, and they wouldn’t handle it all without the help of their dental assistants. They handle simple tests, schedule appointments, and assist the dentist in inpatient care, diagnoses, treatment, and in the performance of dental procedures. Dental assistants often work side by […]

What Does It Mean For A Tooth To Be Impacted?

Benefits of Fluoride

Did you know that every day your teeth lose and regain minerals through a process called demineralization and remineralization? Demineralization is the loss of minerals from enamel when acids from plaque and bacteria attack the surface of the tooth. Mineralization is the process of redepositing minerals like fluoride into the enamel layer through food and […]

Here’s Why Regular Check Ups Are Important

A dental checkup and cleaning is something that a lot of people think they can ignore. But the truth is not getting to the dentist for your twice yearly cleanings and checkups are actually doing quite the disservice to themselves. These exams are designed to help catch any problems before they get too serious and […]

Just what are wisdom teeth?

  Wisdom teeth are the final set of teeth that come in when a person is in their late teens or early 20s. When these teeth grow in properly they’re quite useful to individuals, however, more often than not they are misaligned, impacted, and can cause issues with surrounding teeth. This is why many people […]

Oral Surgery & Implants

Dental implants are surgical-grade root devices that support permanent tooth prosthetics that are manufactured to last a lifetime. These artificial roots are anchored in the bone beneath the gums where they become fused into the jaw. A crown is mounted atop the implant for a long-lasting and natural looking smile. […]

Crowns and Bridges

Dental crowns and bridges are custom-fitted tooth prosthetics that are used to replace or restore damaged or missing teeth. Crowns – also known as caps – are fixed over the surfaces of natural tooth structures or dental implants. […]

Root Canals

Root canals are a necessary dental procedure to save the tooth once the innermost layer has been infected. The innermost layer, also known as the pulp, contains several blood vessels and nerves. When tooth decay reaches the tooth’s pulp, it causes a painful infection. Root canals are dental treatments that work to remove the infected […]

Dentures

Dentures are an effective and affordable way of replacing missing teeth. Composed of a durable plastic resin and sometimes porcelain, both partial and full dentures can be fabricated to look and feel natural. Today’s dentures are custom-fit to make it possible to eat foods with confidence and speak articulately. Depending on the patient’s preferences and […]

Dental Sealants

Dental sealants are clear coatings applied to the surfaces of a child’s molars to prevent the development of tooth decay. They work by preventing food and plaque from resting in the grooves and crevices of molars – an area especially susceptible to cavities. According to the National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, nearly 1 in 3 U.S. […]

Fluoride and Decay Prevention

Fluoride is a naturally occurring element that has been shown to help strengthen teeth in children and also prevent decay in people of all ages. Topical fluoride, in particular is helpful for promoting oral health. The American Dental Association has publicly endorsed the use of fluoride for the prevention of dental caries, as has the […]

How to Floss Your Teeth

Flossing is an important part of an oral hygiene routine, but research suggests that fewer than half of Americans do so daily. Flossing is simple and only takes an extra couple of minutes per day. Developing a healthy habit of flossing can prevent tooth decay and gum disease, and it may allow you to keep […]

Bad Breath

Having bad breath can be an embarrassing problem – especially if you are regularly face to face with other people. Known professionally as halitosis, bad breath plagues many people every day. Most cases of bad breath can be remedied by efficiently brushing the teeth. However, some types of bad breath are chronic or recurring, which […]

Dental Health and Your Diet

Your body works hard to convert the foods you eat into energy. You may not think twice about what you are eating – especially when it comes to grabbing an afternoon snack or sipping on a vanilla latte on your commute. But the food you put in your mouth affects more than just your waistline. […]

Dentistry Post-Op Questions

If you are undergoing a dental procedure or operation, you will be given a set of post-operative instructions to abide by in the hours, days, and weeks after your treatment. Following these instructions is essential to preventing infections in surgical sites, protecting restorations, and minimizing the possibility of experiencing complications. Post-operative instructions vary from procedure […]

TMJ Treatment

Temporomandibular joint dysfunction or disorder (TMD) occurs when the joint, muscles, ligaments, tendons, blood vessels, or adjacent tissues become dysfunctional or painful. The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is the name given to the joint just below your ear on either side of your face. It is sliding hinge joint that connects your lower jaw to your […]

Dental X-Rays

For years, dental x-rays have been used to diagnose oral health complications and detect decaying or damaged teeth. X-rays provide a unique view of the mouth that isn’t possible with a visual exam alone. When x-rays are taken, the teeth and bones absorb the majority of the ray, making them highly visible on film or […]

PFM Restorations

Porcelain fused to metal, or PFM restorations have been a standard in restorative dentistry for more than three decades. During that time, dentists around the world have adopted PFM crowns and bridges due to the versatility for use, as well as their ability to be matched to surrounding teeth. PFM crowns provide an excellent balance […]

Digital X-Rays

Digital x-rays are a more streamlined way of taking dental radiographs. Like traditional x-rays, digital versions provide an in-depth view of the structures of the mouth, helping dentists detect complications and develop effective modes of treatment. Digital x-rays are capable of revealing hidden caries, bone erosion, and even tooth decay hiding beneath restorations. Requiring less […]