Did you know that when veneers were invented in 1928, they were used primarily to change the appearance of actors’ teeth? As decades passed, the process was perfected and by …
Teeth Straightening Options
Very few people are born with perfectly straight teeth. However, most people choose to straighten their crooked smiles with a little help from their dentist or orthodontist. We’re lucky to …
How to Care for your Child’s Teeth
To keep your young one as healthy as possible, you need to know how to care for your child’s teeth as best as you can. Even though he or she …
How to Prevent Stained Teeth
Who wouldn’t like to have a whiter smile? Over time our teeth slowly become stained and yellowed due to staining agents, imperfect hygiene habits, and (unfortunately) aging. Luckily, there are …
How Often Should You Go to the Dentist?
If you want to keep your teeth as strong and healthy as possible (and we hope you do!), you likely know how important it is to schedule dental appointments, even …
What Is Gingivitis?
When most people talk about dentistry, they focus on the teeth—cavities, fillings, cleanings, chips, dentures, cosmetic procedures . . . However, dentists also diagnose, prevent, and treat conditions found throughout …
Invisalign vs. Braces
Having straight teeth is a priority for many people—a neat-looking smile is aesthetically pleasing and inspires confidence, and, more importantly, it promotes the teeth’s proper function (what’s not to love?). …
How to Brush Your Teeth Properly
You brush your teeth two or three times a day (I hope) and after eating certain foods (hello, corn on the cob . . .). Your dentist or hygienist may …
How to Not Be Afraid of the Dentist
So, you’ve got your next dentist appointment coming up, and you’re nervous about it. Or maybe you’re more than nervous, perhaps even scared. Or, you don’t have one coming up …
Types of Dentures
Whether it’s through injury or through health problems, losing your adult teeth can be difficult. There are a number of cosmetic solutions for missing teeth, but if you’re all or …