A dental crown is a “tooth cap” that can fit over the top of your tooth. It is usually a custom fit for your exact tooth to restore esthetics and function. A dental crown can restore your damaged tooth to function with just a few dental procedures. What Can A Dental Crown Fix? Dental crowns […]
Bring Out the Smile!
Does smiling bring about a happier life? The simple answer is yes! When you smile, your brain releases neuropeptides. Dopamine, serotonin, and endorphins help you fight stress. There is much that plays into you choosing to smile or even not to smile. Confidence in your smile can affect whether or not you decide to smile. […]
How to Help Your Toddler Prepare for the Dentist
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that you take your child to the dentist before their first birthday. While this may seem a little young, these earlier appointments are essential for both the child and parents because they help the child become comfortable with visiting the dentist. These early appointments also help educate the […]
Can I Perform Dental Scaling at Home?
DIY, also known as do-it-yourself, has made its way into many things these days. Whether you want to learn to paint, change the oil in your car, or sharpen your lawn mower blades, there is likely a video on how to do that. When you last visited your dentist, perhaps you noticed that the instrument […]
Sensitive Teeth? 13 Ways to Help Your Tooth Pain
When you have sensitive teeth, certain activities like drinking hot or cold drinks and even brushing your teeth feel painful. Usually, the sensitivity presents as a sharp pain that is sometimes referred to as a “zinger-type sensation.” The tooth pain usually disappears as quickly as it came on, but it can be annoying and uncomfortable. […]
What is a Gum Lift Procedure?
Could you benefit from a gum lift? A gum lift is sometimes called a crown lengthening treatment or a gummy smile fix. In a gum lift, we reduce the amount of gum tissue around specific teeth. This allows for more of your tooth structure to be seen. Why Would You Want A Gum Lift Procedure? […]
Is it Normal for Teeth to Tingle?
There is no denying it when it comes to throbbing pain or the dull ache that can come with infection. Something is going on, and you will likely schedule with your dentist as soon as possible. There are also times that you may experience more of a tingling sensation. While a minor tingling sensation may […]
How Often Do You Need to Replace Fillings?
Unlike the ketchup in your fridge or the oil that needs changing in your car, your dental fillings don’t have an expiration date. While that would be kind of nice to know what to plan on, many factors affect how long your fillings last. When it comes to doing dental exams, our dentists evaluate every […]
Living With Periodontal Disease
Periodontal disease is a “silent” disease because many adults have it without even knowing it. The Center for Disease Control states that 42% of adults have gum disease. The rate of gum disease increases to 60% among adults aged 65 and older. Do You Have Gum Disease? Your teeth feel great, and you brush daily, […]
What is Bruxism and How Can I Treat It?
You’re probably familiar with the nails-on-a-chalkboard sound, and you would probably agree that it has an obnoxious screeching sound. It’s definitely one of those sounds that most people try to remove themselves from. Have you ever heard the sound of teeth grinding? Bruxism, commonly referred to as teeth grinding, can make quite a commotion of […]
