10 Dental Terms You Should Know Dental Terms – Have you ever heard your dentist use a word or phrase you didn’t really understand? If so, you’re not alone! It’s not uncommon for dentists to use words that might sound completely foreign to you — they use very specific dental terminology to describe what’s going […]
Taking Action In A Dental Emergency A child’s early years are a time of learning, playing and new adventures. But as most parents know, childhood can come with its share of mishaps. Knowing what to do in case of a dental emergency, can save a lot of grief for you and your child. What you […]
Oral Health Tips To Keep In Mind During Pregnancy Expecting a child is a joyous and exciting time. It’s also a time for expectant mothers to take special care of themselves. While pregnancy brings about many physical changes, it may come as a surprise to learn that pregnancy hormones can affect your oral health. According […]
Responding To Dental Emergencies Dental Emergencies – as vaccinations become more prevalent, travel restrictions are lifted and masks begin to come off, families and individuals are hurriedly making summer vacation plans to celebrate a sense of new found freedom. Whether you’re embarking on a road trip, taking a flight to an exotic destination or simply […]
How To Deal With Dental Anxiety: If you’re nervous about having to sit through a lecture on the importance of dental health, you can stop worrying. We’re not here to cause you anxiety or point fingers. Trust us, we of all people know that dental health is affected by a number of factors that could […]
Chipped Tooth Treatments If you have a chipped tooth, you’re not alone! In fact, chipped teeth are the most common dental injury today. But don’t let that little-known fact fool you into ignoring a chipped tooth; any type of dental trauma deserves immediate attention. A small chip may not cause you pain, but there could […]
Functions of Cementum Cementum is a hard, calcified layer of tissue that covers the root of the tooth. On its outer side, cementum is attached to the periodontal ligament; on its inner side, the dentin. Along with the periodontal ligament, alveolar bone and gingiva, cementum helps a tooth stay in its place. In fact, if […]
Wear and Tear of The Aging mouth The natural process of aging takes its toll on your teeth and mouth just as it does your body. Here are some common oral health changes you can anticipate as you age: Enamel Wear — Chewing, cleaning and the normal aging process means your teeth will eventually wear […]
Adult Braces For People On The Go If you needed braces as a child but didn’t get them, you can still benefit from an improved smile and better oral health by wearing dental braces in your adult years. However, because traditional braces can take longer the older you are, more and more adults are turning […]
How to Prevent Dental Bone Loss Between eating, playing sports and chewing on anything from pencils to bubblegum, humans tend to put a lot of stress on our teeth. Luckily for us, each one is secured in place by the bones and tissues in our mouths. Specifically, our teeth are anchored to the jaw by […]