Why Toothpicks Shouldn’t Be Your Pick For A Dental Tool Toothpicks. You see them everywhere: minty-fresh and plastic wrapped next to the cash register at your neighborhood diner, spearing a bite-size cheese cube and sporting colorful plastic frills at a cocktail party, swimming in a martini and wearing nothing but […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]