If you tell a kid that they’ll be getting a crown, they might wonder if they’re celebrating something or receiving a special honor. If you tell an adult that they’ll …
Why Do People Get Veneers?
A dental veneer is like a mask for your tooth. While your tooth remains healthy and functional, a veneer – a thin, customized, tooth-colored shell – covers the front portion …
When to Start Brushing Baby Teeth
There are so many exciting moments to anticipate when you have a new baby, including the baby’s first tooth! However, the appearance of teeth in a baby’s mouth also means it’s …
What Foods Stain Teeth?
Did you know that enamel – the thin outer covering of teeth – is naturally white, though the hue varies from person to person? However, the dentin that lies beneath …
What Causes Gingivitis?
Have your gums been looking a little swollen and red? Do they ever bleed while you’re flossing? Do you find it hard to remember the last time that you flossed? …
When Should You Floss?
Flossing your teeth is an incredibly simple task: you just guide a piece of dental floss between your teeth, slide it along the curves of each tooth, and repeat until …
An Updated Letter from Wilkinson Dental About COVID-19 to Patients
Dear Patients, We no longer require mobile check-in, so patients are welcome to enter the office upon arrival. We also no longer require masks to be worn within the office, …
When Do Wisdom Teeth Come In?
Did you know that 80 percent of people with wisdom teeth end up having them removed by the age of 70? It might seem kind of strange that we have …
Why Are My Teeth Sensitive?
Do your teeth sometimes hurt when you drink coffee? Do you ever avoid brushing your teeth because it makes you wince? Have you ever said no to ice cream because …
Reviewing the Tooth Extraction Healing Stages
Do you need to have a tooth extracted? Perhaps your wisdom teeth are poised to cause issues, or maybe one of your teeth is damaged due to a traumatic injury, …