Isn’t it fun to look back through history and see how our ancestors described certain attributes? To be a Spring Chicken once meant that you were young. When an adult was older, they may have been described as being “long in the tooth.” Of course, today we’ve got different descriptors that are common for all […]
Most people get a little sweaty in the palms when they walk into the dental office. However, for a person to feel so apprehensive about seeing the dentist that they simply don’t make the appointments that they need to sustain good oral health means there is a bigger problem. Dental anxiety is not a new […]
Anti-aging. It’s something that has changed over time, but an aspect of growing older that has become a natural part of the process. We notice lines and wrinkles, and we have them softened with injectables or other treatment. Many of the beauty treatments that we turn to today are capable of turning back the clock […]
Dental bonding is a type of veneer process that doesn’t get much attention these days. We can appreciate the immense value of porcelain veneers and completely understand why so many adults are choosing to enhance their smile with such treatment. However, we want to remind you that there is another option for bringing out the […]
We are much more informed today about hygiene than our ancestors were. The awareness and skills that are now common have substantially reduced instances of complete tooth failure. We often refer to this condition as tooth loss, but failure is a much better term because severely damaged teeth are usually extracted before they fall out. […]
There is no question that routine dental care is necessary for a lifetime of oral health. This is true for all of us, even those who are extraordinarily contentious about the care they take of their teeth and gums. Dentists have the instrumentation and the training to see the earliest warning signs of dental decay, […]
We are in a time of change when the weather becomes colder and the days seem darker. This is also the time of year when many of us become so busy with holiday planning that we forget to take a little time for ourselves to make sure we’re bringing our best to the table. We’re […]
Tooth sensitivity is discussed as such a commonplace problem that there are many people who believe that they are normal if they have difficulty eating some of their favorite foods. To have sensitive teeth doesn’t mean you are “abnormal” at all. At the same time, it could be dangerous to your long-term oral health if […]
Do you know one of the most common – and commonly misunderstood problems? A good old-fashioned toothache. This dental event often reportedly occurs out of the blue; no warning, just intense pain. This is the primary misunderstanding about tooth pain. The truth is, that a sudden toothache, unless related to an injury, probably didn’t sprout […]
In recent years, we have witnessed a surge of interest in smile makeovers. Cosmetic dentistry has gone beyond teeth whitening as a primary method of bringing new life to a smile. Porcelain veneers have paved the way for patients to close gaps, cover chips and stains, create the illusion of straightness, and feel much better […]