During this tumultuous time, attending appointments might very well be at the back of everyone’s mind. In the wake of the Coronavirus Pandemic, many individuals find themselves anxious or nervous to leave their homes, let alone leave them to attend a doctor or dental visit. It is important, however, to…
After teaching children the basics at a young age, the next important thing is teaching them how to take care of their health and hygiene. It is never too early to teach your child good oral hygiene habits, and creating a habit of brushing their teeth is essential. Similar to…
Mouthguards can be used for a variety of purposes, from athletic circumstances to protecting your teeth from grinding and a myriad of things in-between. These dental appliances are a pretty common structure created in order to protect your smile, and you can pretty much find one at most stores. The…
TMJ (temporomandibular joint) disorder isn’t the same as most other oral health concerns. For example, unlike the decaying of a tooth or the development of gingivitis, having TMJ disorder can mean something different for everyone. Because of this, the specific cause of the disorder also varies, which can make it…
Many people have heard of wisdom teeth, and though they often develop without any problems, they’re more often recognized for the troubles they can cause as they try to develop. These usually stem from one or more wisdom teeth becoming impacted, which not only impedes their eruption, but also puts…
Many of today’s dental restorations are treatments that most people recognize, even if they’ve never had to receive them. For example, many people know what dental implants are and that they’re designed to replace missing teeth. However, not everyone realizes the significant differences between a dental implant restoration and a…
Your teeth may be the first thing you notice about your smile, but your gums play an important role in its appearance, too. When it’s healthy, even, and symmetrical, your gum line may be barely noticeable when you smile. When it’s uneven and covers your teeth disproportionately, however, your uneven…
Porcelain veneers are a common recommendation for people who want to improve their smiles’ appearance, especially if that appearance is affected by multiple different issues. Designed to mimic the healthy, natural appearance of a tooth’s front surface, a porcelain veneer is bonded to this surface after the tooth’s enamel is…
For many people who have crooked teeth, the condition can be visibly obvious every time they smile. Because of this, they may expect that correcting the problem also has to be highly obvious, especially if they expect to need metal braces to address it. However, many people can benefit from…
For people who don’t have gum disease, terms like gingivitis can seem like vague concerns that don’t really concern them. However, not everyone who has gum disease knows it, or realizes that gingivitis is the first stage of it, and ignoring it will allow the disease to become a much…
