If you are missing many teeth and beginning to look into dental implants as a tooth replacement option, the “All On 4” and “All On 6” procedures may come up during your research or discussions with your dentist or oral surgeon. The good news is that these treatments are very...
When it comes to extractions, we often get asked “do I need a dentist or oral surgeon?” A tooth extraction is nothing to take lightly, so it’s important to choose the right provider for your situation, especially if it’s an emergency procedure. Both dentists and oral surgeons can perform extractions,...
If you’ve lost teeth and have not replaced them with dental implants, or if you have difficulty applying dentures, it can be tempting to try and eat without them. Over time, you might even become good at it. While this approach may seem convenient, eating without teeth or dentures can be...
How Do I Convince Someone to Brush Their Teeth? Getting someone to brush their teeth seems like one of those things that you shouldn’t have to do, but the unfortunate reality is that dental hygiene is not high on the priority list for many people. Years of bad habits formed as...
There are few dental traumas worse than breaking a front tooth. A broken front tooth impairs your ability to eat and talk, and there’s the embarrassment that comes from missing such a key part of your smile. The time just after breaking or losing a front tooth requires quick decisions...
Pregnancy, Breastfeeding and Mother’s Dental Health. Dental health advice for new and expecting mothers. With a baby on the way or just born, the last thing you have time to think about is your teeth. Cravings are out of control, none of your clothes fit, and your body is in...
If you are like most people you may not have a full understanding of what a crossbite is until you or a family member is diagnosed with one. Basically, there are two types of crossbites and both of them can lead to jaw pain, TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Dysfunction), and other...
When can your dentist refuse to clean your teeth? When they’re trying to protect your health. Imagine this scenario: You’re at home, brushing your teeth, during your normal routine. Maybe you floss every day, maybe you don’t…
“How often do you floss?” We know this question annoys a lot of our patients. Maybe even you. That’s because it’s typically accompanied by your dentist or hygienist probing your gum line, which can sometimes be a little bit painful. Even though we have assured you in a past blog...
[DIY VIDEO] Teeth whitening with activated charcoal is high on the list of options for DIY teeth whitening. Get our charcoal whitening recipe and process.
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