The beginning of the school year is exciting. A new school year is an opportunity to start over. This is the time of year when teens and college students want to feel like the best version of themselves. It’s filled with shopping for school supplies, new clothes, haircuts, and other changes. Whether you’re going back…
Can You Wait Until the Next Day for Treatment? Sometimes it’s difficult to distinguish between a minor dental problem and a true dental emergency. An ache or pain could be a sign of a cavity or a serious problem. If you don’t know the difference you could end up waiting too long to get…
As in medicine, the field of dentistry is constantly evolving. This means that new methodologies and approaches are created every day and sometimes they lead to new movements. Holistic dentistry, like holistic or alternative medicine, is becoming more and more common. It’s still not well-known, but there are dentists who practice it. This little known…
If you’re looking for an alternative to braces, you can’t go wrong with Invisalign. As a nearly invisible alternative to traditional braces, it’s no surprise that it’s grown rapidly in popularity. Unlike braces which rely on metal and wires, the aligners are made of plastic and are formed to mold perfectly to the patient’s mouth….
The dental field, like many others, is changing rapidly with the adoption of new technology. Each year more and more dental technology and instruments are developed to make dental work easier and safer for patients everywhere. Think about how much your treatments have changed over the course of your life. Chances are the way your…
At first glance, cosmetic dentistry seems like a luxury, an indulgence. For the average person, it seems in-affordable. It’s something that you would only invest in if you had the extra money, right? That may not be the case. While cosmetic dentistry is an added expense on top of your normal dental expenses, the benefits…
Do you ever feel like there aren’t enough hours in the day? If you, like many people, find yourself constantly pressed for time, you probably look for time-saving shortcuts to make your life easier. Whether this is ordering your groceries online, hiring a cleaning service for your house, or even trying out DIY dentistry, these…
As with any other investment, if you have porcelain veneers you’ll want to make them last as long as possible. Your porcelain veneers are meant to give you the smile of your dreams. They can extend the length of your teeth, give you the opportunity to have the bright white teeth you always wanted, and…
If you’ve had any of your teeth removed you know how painful the recovery process can be. For days after your appointment, you have to be careful how you brush your teeth, chew, and even move your mouth to prevent unnecessary pain during the healing process. Unfortunately, sometimes there are complications that make the healing…
Occlusion deals with the way the mouth closes. If there are misplaced teeth or a misaligned jaw, this creates challenges that require treatment and therapy. There are a few signs and symptoms of the disease that serve as indicators during the diagnostic process. Hypersensitivity Abfractions Mobility Excessive wear or fractures Muscle or temporomandibular pain All…
