We often take the ease of chewing and drinking for granted. Sometimes, though, these two daily tasks become arduous because one or more of your teeth have developed a cavity. This tooth decay brings oral pain and sensitivity that only professional treatment can fix....
Aging bodies go through various changes, and oral health is no exception. It’s also no surprise. By age 21, the average person has all of his (or her) permanent teeth, which he’s expected to keep for the rest of his life. Caring for aging teeth involves recognizing...
The Dental Risk of Tongue Piercings Maybe tongue piercings aren’t as popular as they used to be, but as a dental office, we still see way too many of them than we’d like. The truth is, tongue piercings have been around for centuries. The Mayans and Aztecs...
We don’t really like going to the dentist, and it’s for a variety of reasons. 59% of adults forgo dental care due to cost, 22% because they’re afraid to go, and 19% of adults don’t go to the dentist because it isn’t convenient. Since we...
How many of you reading this have been avoiding the dentist? Be honest, if you’ve been avoiding the dentist, you definitely aren’t alone. Whether you need a new filling, your wisdom teeth need to be removed, or if you just need your teeth cleaned, many...
Americans are known around the world for their healthy and attractive teeth. Our standards are higher than those in other countries, and many of us work hard to sport sparkling smiles. One method to banish tooth discolorations is to use whiteners. But have you ever...
Do you dislike your smile because your front teeth have minor alignment issues? Do the issues bother you to the extent that they reduce your self-confidence in your social, personal and business lives? The many types of cosmetic dentistry include odontoplasty (also...
This is the ultimate question-and-answer guide to everything you need to know about dentures in 2023. And I want to be clear. This is not your average Dentures post. Yes, I’ll cover the most important questions and answers in designing comfortable, great-looking...