Dental Blogs

According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there are about 4,500 injuries every Halloween. These can send people to the ER because of everything from pumpkin-carving activities to falls and much worse. But what about oral health? Teeth do not go unscathed on this super-sweet and spooky holiday. The need for emergency dentistry treatment spikes just after October 31, leading to a need for restorative dental care and so much more.

The beauty of implant dentures is that they offer the best of both dental implants and dentures without any drawbacks. Natural-looking, long-lasting, and fully functional, implant dentures complete smiles flawlessly, especially for people who are missing an entire arch of teeth. Here are just some of the reasons to say yes to this restorative dentistry treatment.

A dental abscess is a serious oral health problem and dental emergency. It’s not a condition that can be waited out until it resolves or relieved with a holistic method at home. You need your dentist’s help to protect your teeth and gums and the rest of your well-being. Get to know the symptoms of a dental abscess – especially the tricky ones that can masquerade as other problems – and learn how to protect yourself from this complication.

There are so many types of resolutions that can be made in the New Year. One area that people easily overlook is their oral health. If you struggled with cavities, gum disease, or other dental problems, following these dental care resolutions can help you have healthier teeth and gums this year and in the future.

Maybe you are already undergoing Invisalign treatment. Maybe you’re trying to decide if this is a type of cosmetic dentistry you want to pursue. Either way, the reasons to be thankful for this treatment are the same – and they are the reasons that just keep giving.

Dental bonding and tooth-colored fillings fit into both the cosmetic dentistry and restorative dentistry categories. These solutions are similar in many ways, but they also have differences that set them apart and allow one to come out on top as the best type of dental care depending on the circumstances. Find out how these treatments work and which is most appropriate for your dental dilemma.

As you busily prepare for the holidays, what might you give yourself as a treat? You may be in a position to finally do something good for your own well-being this year, to indulge in a little self-care that reverberates through your entire life over and over again. Our suggestion: Be good to your smile and invest in a customized smile makeover.

Gum disease is a slow-growing problem that starts small and is often unnoticeable to the untrained eye. Luckily, any patient who sees their dentist regularly can rest easy knowing that any signs of gingivitis will be recognized immediately and treated quickly. It’s patients who don’t get cleanings and check-ups twice a year who are more likely to develop severe gum disease – and when this condition goes untreated, you can expect the worst.

Cosmetic dentistry solutions are strong, durable, and long-lasting. What can always threaten their stability though are a person’s habits, even unconscious ones. Teeth grinding is a major danger to oral health and leaving it untreated can destroy your veneers, crowns, tooth-colored fillings, and more.

National Children’s Dental Health Month is celebrated every February. The month-long national health observance was founded by the American Dental Association (ADA) and is observed each year by dental providers and practitioners to promote the importance of good oral health to children.