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Persistent Jaw Pain After an Injury Needs Immediate Attention
posted: Feb. 18, 2016.
Accidents happen. And if an accident causes an injury to your jaws or surrounding facial area, it could result in serious damage. Without prompt treatment, that damage could be Read more -
Support Your Child's Teeth Development with Proper Hygiene and Dental Care
posted: Feb. 10, 2016.
Between infancy and the onset of puberty, your child will grow one set of teeth, lose it and grow another; their jaw structure will also change dramatically. This rapid Read more -
Take Steps to Ease That Burning Sensation in Your Mouth
posted: Feb. 02, 2016.
We’ve all experienced eating or drinking something hot enough to scald the inside of our mouths. But what if you regularly have a burning sensation but haven’t consumed anything Read more -
Immediate Implants Help you Avoid Disruptions in Your Appearance
posted: Jan. 25, 2016.
Dental implants are widely recognized as the best tooth replacement option available. For most people, though, it’s a long process: after a tooth is extracted the socket is allowed Read more -
Baby Your Teeth and Gums During Pregnancy
posted: Jan. 24, 2016.
For a healthy pregnancy, it helps to have healthy teeth and gums. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) encourages its members to advise expectant moms Read more -
High Tech Dentistry: How Do We Use a CAT Scan?
posted: Jan. 16, 2016.
The CAT scan is a relatively recent technique in dentistry, used to get an image of what’s happening deep within your jaws. You may be wondering what a CAT Read more -
Stopping Tooth Decay Could Require Root Canal Treatment
posted: Jan. 08, 2016.
It’s absolutely critical to stop tooth decay and repair any damage to tooth structure. Hopefully, we’ve caught it early in the enamel and dentin where we’re able to repair Read more -
What Is A Baby Tooth Worth?
posted: Dec. 31, 2015.
For most people, raising kids is an expensive proposition. (A recent estimate by the U.S. Department of Agriculture puts the average tab at almost a quarter of a million Read more -
Be on the Lookout for These Common Bite Problems in Children
posted: Dec. 23, 2015.
Somewhere around age 6, your child’s primary (baby) teeth will begin to give way to their permanent set. If all goes well, you’ll notice all the front teeth erupting Read more -
Some Patients Might Need Antibiotics Before Routine Dental Work
posted: Dec. 15, 2015.
Office cleanings and other minor procedures are a routine part of regular dental care. For some people, though, a routine visit could put them at slight risk for a Read more -
Improve Your Brushing and Flossing Habit with These Tips
posted: Dec. 07, 2015.
The most important thing you can do for good oral health is brush and floss your teeth daily. But we’re not born knowing how to do either — they’re Read more -
Treating Dry Mouth is Important for Maintaining Good Oral Health
posted: Dec. 06, 2015.
Saliva is a true workhorse among bodily fluids — it breaks down food for digestion, keeps harmful bacteria in check and neutralizes acid that is destructive to tooth surfaces. Read more -
Know the Benefits - and Limitations - of Your Dental Insurance Plan
posted: Nov. 28, 2015.
With the major changes in healthcare over the last few years, much of what we understand about insurance has been turned on its head. The term “Insurance” now often Read more -
Crowns Could be the 'Smile' Solution for Some Unattractive Teeth
posted: Nov. 20, 2015.
While dental implants have become the most popular restoration among both dentists and patients, it’s primarily a tooth replacement — either for a missing tooth or a tooth beyond repair Read more -
Crown Differences Could Ultimately Affect Your Cost
posted: Nov. 12, 2015.
Crowns are a mainstay of cosmetic dentistry used to improve your smile’s appearance in a variety of situations. Not all crowns are alike, though — and the differences could Read more -
Bitewing X-Rays Provide Early Detection of Tooth Decay in Back Teeth
posted: Nov. 09, 2015.
One of the most widely used forms of dental imaging is the bitewing x-ray. So called because of the shape of the device that holds the exposable film a Read more