Losing a filling or chipping a tooth may feel like a dental emergency, but chances are it can wait until morning, when your dentist’s office re-opens for business. So then what constitutes a true dental emergency, and how would you know if you should seek emergency medical attention at a hospital or urgent care clinic, […]
Everybody wants a perfect smile with beautiful teeth. Aside from giving you a charming smile, your teeth play a crucial role in digestion. Thus, it can be upsetting when you experience problems with your teeth’s health or appearance. While a lot of oral health issues can be dealt with through nonsurgical treatments, in some cases, […]
Good news: A big fear that surrounds dentistry and dental visits is no longer warranted. Dentistry has come a very long way in improving procedures that not only improve oral health but also lessen the pain associated with those procedures. There was a day and time when a visit to the dentist was daunting and […]
Dentistry encompasses numerous aspects of dental services, from oral health to beauty. To address toothaches, tooth misalignments, and other dental concerns, people know to go to their dentist to keep their oral health in check. But how about cosmetic dentists? The term “cosmetic dentistry” has become a popular marketing term for various services provided by […]
Not all dental emergencies cause pain in the mouth, although they usually do. A dental problem that requires treatment within 24 hours includes anything that involves a painful or infectious condition inside the mouth, a tooth that is broken in such a way that it badly affects your bite or a tooth that has been […]
Many of us dread dental procedures – even cleanings can seem uncomfortable. People worry about various factors like the pain they might experience and even embarrassment of having their mouth open for an extended period of time. Because of this fear or aversion, they prefer not to have any treatment at all, so their oral […]
You might be hesitant to show your full smile during an interview, a group photo, or a night out on the town. This aversion might be due to cracks, pits, gaps, or discoloration in your teeth. If this describes you, then you might be an excellent candidate for dental veneers. Teeth veneers are thin, tooth-colored […]
There was a time when the only way to straighten your teeth was with wires, brackets and rubber bands. Rarely, if ever, would you see an adult with braces; that was relegated to the youth. But today, with the advent of invisible braces, even adults can achieve the perfect smile, while active youth don’t have […]
Many people have a natural dislike of going to a dentist’s office, because their mouth remains wide open for extended periods of time while tools are being used to work on your teeth and gums. It does not feel very natural. In order to get past this dislike and instead make a dental visit quite […]
A lot of us suffer from anxiety and fear when undergoing dental procedures such as surgery, tooth removal, or when receiving implants. Fortunately, with sedation dentistry or sleep dentistry, you can put your fears to rest. Sleep dentistry allows you to get your procedure done without being completely awake to hear and feel everything going […]
