Wisdom teeth were a useful asset to prehistoric humans because of their eating habits. Today, this evolutionary trait is a holdover that is unnecessary. While they used to be tools for gripping and tearing food, now they are simply the source of dental problems, some of which could be serious. Wisdom teeth are the third […]
Hopefully, you know how important it is to maintain healthy teeth. Brushing, flossing, and seeing your dentist on average every 6 months for a professional cleaning and exam are essential steps to take for your total oral health. But if your teeth don’t look or feel quite the way you wish they did, you may […]
Keeping your teeth and gums in top condition requires a bit of knowledge, and also continued dedication to maintaining good dental hygiene. When bacteria build up on and around your teeth, it forms a somewhat soft, sticky substance called plaque. And, if that plaque isn’t cleaned off properly, it hardens into a substance called tartar. […]
Like the rest of the human body, the healthy human tooth is naturally designed to withstand pressures and perform admirably for a lifetime. To perform efficiently, however, teeth need to be preserved as close to their original structure as possible. Any repairs and procedures needed to keep them healthy should be minimally invasive with the […]
Although teeth generally start out as having a pearly white and healthy look, tooth enamel can be many different shades. Moreover, it can change color or become stained, ultimately changing the way you look and feel. While there are options for whitening your teeth for a new and fresh look, not all treatments are as […]
Regular, thorough brushing is essential to maintaining your oral health. In fact, it’s the centerpiece of your dental care routine. Brushing helps to remove the bacteria that promote tooth decay and the plaque that can cause gum disease. Proper brushing is essential for cleaning your teeth and surrounding gums. The Rule of Twos The American […]
Oral health means more than just shiny white teeth. Oral health also includes your gums, jaw, and surrounding tissues. It’s well known that stress can affect overall health, but did you know that stress can directly affect your oral health, too? The link between your body, stress, and your oral health Your oral health is […]
A Swedish orthopedic surgeon named Per-Ingvar Brånemark invented the original dental implant in 1952. Today, they are the gold standard for prosthetic replacement of missing teeth. Dental implant surgery replaces the tooth root with a metal screw-like post, and damaged or missing teeth with artificial teeth that look and function like natural ones. Dental implants […]
Restorative dentistry is focused on restoring tooth and gum health and function, to a level where they can look and feel as normal as possible. Cosmetic dentistry goes further, and works to enhance an individual’s smile and general looks. The process combines art and design with the science of dentistry. Cosmetic dentistry requires an aesthetic […]
Dental veneers in their original form first appeared almost a century ago, when Dr. Charles Pincus, a Hollywood dentist, hit upon this way of enhancing the smiles and looks of film stars. He fixed temporary cosmetic surfaces to teeth, but at the time had no way to fix them permanently. In the late 1960s, Dr. […]
