A chipped tooth can be anything from a minor nuisance to a serious emergency. For our purposes in this article, we will consider instances in which people chip a front tooth as opposed to cases of cracked or broken teeth anywhere in the mouth. There are different considerations based on where the tooth is located…
Following the extraction of wisdom teeth, it is important to comply with your surgeon’s post-operative instructions. This helps ensure the best and fastest healing for your surgical sites. The instructions you receive following wisdom teeth extractions typically includes restrictions to your diet. This article will explain what you need to know so that you experience…
The dental treatments of veneers and crowns share many similarities, and from a layperson’s perspective, they can even look the same. There are several important differences between these dental restorations, and we will explain them in this week’s blog. Your dentist can help you understand these differences and choose the treatment that is right for…
Everything is digitizing, including dentistry. While many dentists have been using digital technologies to create things like crowns and retainers for many years, dentures have been slower to gain popularity. For a variety of reasons, dentures are slightly more difficult to digitize. It is safe to say that we have now reached a point where…
Dental fear or phobia is a genuine problem that prevents many people from seeking the essential dental care they need to maintain good oral and overall health. With sedation dentistry, your dentist can help you overcome dental fear and undergo any necessary treatment. What is Sedation Dentistry? Sedation dentistry is an umbrella term that covers…
Many people are confused by advertisements or information from their dentists stating that they can help with a sleep condition. While your dental health and your quality of sleep seem to be unrelated, there are actually several important connections between the two. Your dentist is in a prime position to spot these connections and even…
Athletes of all ages and skill levels are at risk for injuries and dental problems. Dental issues can have an impact on an athlete’s performance. The good news is that they are preventable in most cases. How Common Dental Problems Can Affect Athletes Dental problems are a common cause of missed school and work. This…
If you are missing a tooth and considering your options for replacing it, you have probably already heard of dental implants and bridges. These are two of the most common dental treatments used to restore missing teeth. They are quite different from one another, with important pros and cons that you should understand before making…
You may have heard or seen an advertisement for dentists performing Botox injections. To understand this, you have to remember that dentistry encompasses far more than just the teeth. In this article, we will explain what Botox is and how dentists are using it to provide beneficial treatment for their patients. What is Botox? Botox…
Dental crowns are a common way that dentists repair a broken or decayed tooth. Patients with dental crowns can experience problems. Some of those problems are common just after your dentist places the crown on your tooth, and others can occur years down the road. Short-Term Problems Many people experience short-term issues with dental crowns…