Caring for your teeth is essential if you want a beautiful smile. Maintaining healthy teeth and gums requires daily care and regular care from a licensed dentist. You need to do several things regularly if you want to have a beautiful smile. Seeing a dentist twice a year for routine dental cleanings is highly recommended. Once [...]
Dentists see cracked or chipped teeth on a daily basis. These cracks or chips can happen for all sorts of reasons, and even when they're not painful, it's important to get them fixed. Do you know what to do if you chip your tooth? When something happens to one or more of your teeth, it may [...]
Teeth are not luxury bones. You may have heard that saying about dental healthcare in America, but it is simply not true. The integrity of your teeth is essential to your overall health. Knowing when you have a dental emergency can save your life. An innocent toothache can fast become a life-endangering abscess. The bacteria [...]
Do you think you have a cavity? According to the CDC, over 90% of adults in the USA have had a cavity at some point in their lives. Cavities are caused by plaque build-up on your teeth. Things that increase the likelihood of cavities are excess sugar, smoking, drinking alcohol, dry mouth, and improper brushing [...]
In the United States, over 25% of adults have tooth decay that is untreated, and over 45% show early signs of gum disease. In order for you and your family to get the proper dental care, you have to find the right family dentist. From insurance to office hours, there are a few factors to [...]
In 2016, just under six percent of the population had dental implants. Those numbers have grown significantly year after year. Before the turn of the millennium, though, less than one percent of the population had them. Cosmetic and implant dentistry has become more popular, more accessible, and less expensive. Due to the recency of this [...]
Choosing a family dentist that fits all your family’s dental needs can be a tricky decision. Everything from dental costs to a dentist’s professional experience can make a difference on whether your family looks forward to dental cleanings or dreads that next appointment. Here are the top 5 things to consider when picking a family [...]
Did you know out of the 4 million Americans that wear braces, 25 percent of them are adults? Have you always dreamed about having a perfect smile but never got around it? If you're ready to prioritize your smile and want to see your options, you came to the right place. Read on to learn [...]
Nothing quite lights up the room like a smile (especially after a good teeth whitening). It’s hard not to feel good when you see other people smiling and even harder to not feel good when you, yourself are smiling. And this isn’t just woo-woo talk. It turns out there’s actual science behind it. When we [...]
Scared of the dentist? You're not alone. Studies show that roughly 36% of people suffer from dental anxiety, and an extra 12% on top of that are affected by extreme dental fear. It's not uncommon to get the jitters before taking a seat in the dentist's chair, and it's even more understandable to be nervous [...]
