Improving Your Smile
A great smile can be the most attractive feature of your face. A smile helps you express health, success, youth and sincerity. It is a great ….
Baby Teeth
Baby Teeth: When They Come In, When They Fall Out A healthy mouth is part of a child’s overall health. Children need ….
Mothers And Babies
Good oral health habits not only help prevent problems during pregnancy, but they can also benefit the health of your baby ….
Dentures
If you have lost some or all of your natural teeth, dentures can replace the teeth that are missing and improve your quality of life. With a little …
Bridges
A bridge is a replacement tooth or teeth that fill the space where one or more teeth are missing. The bridge restores ….
Mouth And Throat Cancer
Get the Facts About Mouth and Throat Cancer Did you know that your dentist screens you for cancer at every visit? Oral cancers can be ….
Crowns
A crown is a cover or “cap” your dentist can put over a tooth. The crown restores the tooth to its normal shape, size, and function ….
Why You Should See Your Dentist
Why You Should See Your Dentist Visiting the dentist is about more than getting clean, shiny teeth. Regular dental visits can …
Root Canal Therapy Can Save Your Tooth
Your teeth are meant to last a lifetime. Years ago, diseased or injured teeth were usually pulled. But today, a tooth can often be saved through root canal therapy ….
Tooth Decay
Tooth Decay Tooth decay is a disease that damages and breaks down teeth. Your teeth have a hard, outer layer (enamel), a middle layer (dentin) and a center (pulp) …
Dental Implants
Dental implants are posts surgically placed into the upper or lower jawbone. They replace one or more teeth that are next to each other. Implants are an effective way to replace ….
Snack And Sip All Day? Risk Decay!
Certain eating patterns and food choices can lead to tooth erosion (ee-ROW-shun) and cavities. A steady supply of sugary foods ….
Tooth Replacement Options
If you’re missing one or more teeth, you may be all too aware of their importance to your looks and overall health. Your teeth are designed ….
Flossing
Even if you brush twice a day, there are places your toothbrush bristles can’t reach. There are several ways to clean between your teeth ….
TMD – Temporomandibular Disorders
Do you have frequent headaches, earaches, tender jaw muscles or a dull, aching facial pain? Does your jaw lock or stray to one side when ….
Cracked Tooth
A tooth that is cracked can be painful. It also can lead to disease of the tooth ….
Mouth Sores And Spots
Mouth sores can be painful, annoying and unsightly.Some appear inside the mouth – on the gums, tongue, lips, cheeks or palate (roof of the mouth) ….
Understanding Your Insurance
Having dental coverage can make it easier to get the dental care you need. But, it’s important to understand that most dental benefit plans do not cover all dental procedures ….
Tooth Extraction: Post-Operative Instructions
Sometimes, teeth need to be removed due to decay, disease or trauma. Having a tooth “pulled†is called a tooth extraction ….
Dental Emergencies
Knowing how to handle a dental emergency can mean the difference between saving and losing your child’s tooth. Here are some tips ….