For some people, brushing and flossing regularly may not be enough to protect the teeth from dental damage. Those who play contact sports or suffer from teeth grinding are at a greater risk of experiencing dental injuries or damage from teeth grinding. Mouth guards can provide a level of protection for patients, preventing dental damage […]
Wisdom teeth – a third group of molars in your mouth’s back – tend to appear between the ages of 17 and 25. Some people have taken them out, while others never need them. In reality, in the course of a year, most Americans have taken theirs off. Wisdom teeth are typically removed because: they […]
Did you know? Study shows that 64.7 million people suffer from gum disease in the US alone. This is a scarily large number and considering the adverse effects that gum disease can have on your overall health, awareness for its prevention is essential. Gum disease is also called periodontal disease and much like cancer, it […]
Most people believe that teeth whitening is an expensive cosmetic dental process and that the result is not worth the money. You couldn’t be more wrong, though. Teeth whitening is a part of cosmetic dental dentistry- the dental field responsible for enhancing your smile’s esthetics. A strong, white smile will raise your level of confidence. […]
Have you lost one tooth or more? Under any circumstance, there is no better option than to save your natural tooth before you look for dental restorations. However, once you’ve lost it, what do you do? You may think that one tooth at the back is not going to make much of a difference. However, […]