It is the start of a new year and a time to enjoy a fresh, clean slate. When it comes to your smile, it is the perfect time to remove last year’s dingy stains and consider professional teeth whitening for a brighter, more confident smile. If you’ve never done professional teeth whitening with your dentist,
If you are a teen or adult who wants a straighter smile, you don’t have to suffer through metal brackets and uncomfortable wires in your mouth. Today’s modern orthodontics bring a better alternative using clear aligner therapy. Make no mistake, this discreet and comfortable treatment is no less effective than traditional orthodontics, yet it offers
Missing teeth can happen for a variety of reasons, including sudden injury, severe decay, progressed gum disease and even genetics. Regardless of why you suffered tooth loss, it is important to find a replacement solution. Not replacing a missing tooth (or teeth) can lead to consequences within your dental health as well as your overall
When it comes to what you eat and drink, you may be well aware of choices that contribute to weight gain or cardiovascular disease. But did you know that there are specific foods and nutrients that nourish your smile too? In fact, The American Dental Association suggests that a poor diet impacts your mouth before
When it comes to going to the dentist, a certain level of anxiety or apprehension is normal. The question is, do your feelings towards the dentist affect your oral health? If you’ve avoided your routine cleanings or ignored tooth pain because you can’t stand the thought of sitting in the dental chair, it is time
Facial pain can take on many forms. It can be dull, sharp, persistent or sudden. In the majority of cases, however, orofacial pain can be traced back to a dental issue or jaw disorder (TMD). Orofacial pain is defined as any pain which is felt in the mouth, jaws and the face. If you’ve ever
If you’ve heard the term dental abscess before, it probably wasn’t in a positive way. An abscess is an infection, and when it involves the mouth, it is typically very painful. A tooth abscess is described as an infection at the root of a tooth, or between the tooth and the gum. While symptoms can
Your teeth are remarkably strong. In fact, the force of your bite can produce nearly 168 pounds at your second molar, and a total bite pressure of about 5600 pounds per square inch! With pressures so extreme, it is not surprising to learn that your teeth are made from the strongest substance in your entire
When we think of tooth stains, we often consider the common discoloration that happens over time from tobacco use or consuming dark colored foods and drinks, such as coffee, red wine or berries. This are the most common type of tooth stains, known as extrinsic stains. However, not all dental discolorations occur on the outside
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