Mouthguards are protective coverings that are worn to protect your teeth from injury. They are often worn during contact sports such as football, hockey, or boxing, but they should also be worn during non-contact sports such as gymnastics and skateboarding. A mouthguard should be worn whenever there is the possibility of a dental injury, even […]
Blog
What are Digital Dentures?
“Digital denture” is a new system that has come into the market to change how we view removable dentures and how they can be made. The workflow involved with this system differs from traditional dentures. In traditional dentures, your dental prosthetic does all the work of shaping your dentures to fit your mouth. With digital […]
What is a root canal?
Toothaches remind us that dental health is vital and that everyone should adopt good oral practices and visit the dentist at least twice a year. Many people reduce their chance of developing oral problems and save their teeth by undergoing a root canal. What is a root canal? Root canal is also called endodontic therapy. […]
Advice for Avoiding Cavities During Holidays
Many individuals are more likely to develop cavities and other oral illnesses during the holiday season due to heavy consumption of sugary foods. While it is difficult to avoid certain sugary foods during the holiday season, it is crucial that individuals take care of their oral health. Dental cavity is the destruction of teeth structure […]
What is Emergency Dentistry?
We experience various dental problems, but not all may need emergency care from a dentist. It’s crucial to identify normal dental issues that can wait for a few hours before visiting the dentist. Maybe, the problem occurred over the weekend or on holiday, but it isn’t too severe to require immediate care. Emergency dentistry is […]
Understanding How Invisalign Works
An Overview of Invisalign Invisalign is a wonderful alternative to traditional braces due to its usage of clear aligners. These aligners are virtually invisible and removable thus the name-play ‘invis-’, deriving from ‘invisible’ and ‘align’ which means ‘to straighten’. People use Invisalign to straighten their teeth without anyone noticing it. Align Technology manufactured the Invisalign, […]
Why Family Dentists Stress the Need to Floss Regularly
You know that flossing is good for your oral health, but you might skip a day. Most people do not floss everyday. To be exact, nearly a third of Americans never floss their teeth. Your toothbrush will not remove all of the bacteria between your teeth. It only takes a few minutes to floss your […]
What is Cosmetic Dentistry?
Cosmetic dentistry refers to a method of improving the appearance of one’s teeth. There are various forms of cosmetic professional oral care that dentists offer, ranging from tooth coverings, improved teeth, and smile makeovers. They are non-essential services, but they offer numerous benefits like easier cleaning, a confident smile, and reduced grinding. Although the cosmetic […]
What’s up with the Dark Lines Around My Crowns And Veneers?
While not aesthetically pleasing, the dark lines or rings around dental crowns and veneers do not pose any issues to your dental health. If you have them, there is nothing you need to do – assuming you’re ok with the look. Unfortunately, in the case that the look does bother you, the black lines will […]
What are the most common types of Restorative Dentistry?
Our smiles play a significant role in our self-esteem. Therefore, when we experience dental problems, our self-esteem can take a hit. Luckily, dental procedures are available to restore our happy, healthy smiles. Restorative dentistry involves fixing teeth that are damaged or replacing missing teeth. Teeth damage is usually due to dental cavities where holes form […]