As the most frequent cause of adult tooth loss, gum disease can become one of the biggest threats to your smile if not prevented or controlled properly. That’s why your hygienist carefully cleans your gum line as well as your teeth during your dental cleanings and advises you to do…
Ever since dental implants became routine solutions for replacing lost teeth, patients can rest easier knowing that they have a lifelike way to rebuild their smiles if they experience tooth loss. However, many people still mistakenly believe that tooth loss is inevitable, especially if older members of their family have…
Invisalign® clear aligners offer a wide range of benefits to patients who need to straighten misaligned teeth. For example, aligners are made from clear acrylic and slip onto your teeth easily, rather than brackets and wires that are semi-permanently bonded to your teeth. This means your aligners won’t be nearly…
While there are several common issues that can still affect your smile, today’s advanced dental health treatments and techniques make most of them less significant than they used to be. For instance, the rate at which patients lose teeth has dropped dramatically thanks to more comprehensive and effective preventive and…
For patients with visibly crooked teeth, Invisalign® clear aligners can provide many different benefits over traditional braces. One of the most noticeable of those benefits is the fact that Invisalign’s aligners are virtually invisible, making them a much more cosmetically appealing option. Because they’re more discreet and convenient than traditional…
Losing a tooth could be one of the biggest things to impact the appearance and long-term health of your smile. That’s because after losing a tooth, your oral structures and remaining natural teeth respond in ways that create even more complications. Fortunately, many people can address the majority of those…
When your teeth are obviously not aligned properly, the cosmetic effect it can have on your smile’s appearance can be a significant one. The trouble for many patients, though, is that metal orthodontic braces don’t always seem like a more attractive option. If appearance is the main concern, then patients…
As your partner in keeping your smile healthy for life, your dentist worries about the threats that can endanger your oral health. That’s why attending every checkup and cleaning appointment is important. Your visits allow your dentist to ensure that your hygiene efforts at home are working and that issues…
The good news about today’s dental health care is that even issues that can affect virtually everyone, such as tooth decay, can be easily prevented or dealt with. This means more patients can enjoy healthy, natural smiles for life, even if they do happen to develop a progressive dental issue….
Technology has always played a significant part in the advancement of dental health care. For instance, X-rays and biocompatible materials (like composite resin) have been a routine part of dentistry for as long as they’ve been available. Today, the same is true for advanced laser technology. Using the innovative BIOLASE®…
