Do Root Canals Cause Health Problems?

Do Root Canals Cause Health Problems?

Gingivitis is an inflammation of the gums. Left untreated, it can advance to a serious disease — periodontitis, which can lead to tooth loss in extreme cases. Proper dental care can help prevent this from happening. A lot of dentists will recommend root canals...
The Importance of Oral Health for Total Body Wellness, Explained

The Importance of Oral Health for Total Body Wellness, Explained

About 25% of US adults have untreated dental carries. Oftentimes, patients don’t realize that they have oral health problems or how important it is to have them treated. Believe it or not, your oral health can indicate a lot about your overall health. By taking...
What Are All on 4 Dental Implants and Are They Right for You?

What Are All on 4 Dental Implants and Are They Right for You?

Around 120 million Americans are missing at least one tooth, according to the American College of Prosthodontists. Of this number, around 36 million do not have any remaining teeth. Missing teeth can have a major impact on a person’s quality of life, affecting...
Ceramic vs. Titanium Dental Implants: The Pros and Cons of Each

Ceramic vs. Titanium Dental Implants: The Pros and Cons of Each

On average, adults between the ages of 20 and 64 are missing 6.5 teeth. Getting your wisdom teeth out is normal and won’t hinder your oral function; in fact, it can make things better. However, other missing teeth can make it challenging to eat, speak, and...
4 Amazing Smile-Enhancing Invisalign Benefits

4 Amazing Smile-Enhancing Invisalign Benefits

For many patients, a crooked smile can be both an oral health issue and a cosmetic insecurity, which is why orthodontics has become such a popular treatment option. A patient can straighten their teeth to get their ideal smile in a relatively short period of time...
What Are Porcelain Veneers? A Brief Guide

What Are Porcelain Veneers? A Brief Guide

Imagine all of the frustration you’d experience if you didn’t have functioning teeth. The delicious food you’d miss out on and the self-conscious smiles you’d have to endure would be torture enough. That’s why it’s crucial to...
What to Expect From Your Dental Implant Procedure

What to Expect From Your Dental Implant Procedure

Dental work can seem like one of the most frightening things people can experience. Part of that is because we can’t see what dentists do inside our mouths. The other part is that we don’t understand what is going on. If you have missing or badly damaged...
5 Commonly Asked Questions About Dental Bonding

5 Commonly Asked Questions About Dental Bonding

Your smile is the most noticeable part of your face. A good smile can make people feel comfortable around you and convey that you are friendly. When you feel self-conscious about your smile, you can feel nervous that someone will notice something off about it. ...
What Constitutes A Dental Emergency?

What Constitutes A Dental Emergency?

Many dental offices, including ours, have opted for the sake of our communities to only see emergency patients until the current COVID-19 crisis passes. So the current question becomes, what constitutes a dental emergency? What DOES NOT qualify as a dental emergency...