• Dental X-Rays: What They Show And Why They Are Important

    22 August 2018

    When you visit a dentist, one of the steps he or she will complete is taking X-rays of your teeth. The most common type of X-ray taken while getting routine dental services is a bitewing X-ray, and this type of X-ray is extremely helpful to dentists. Dental X-rays show dentists a lot of things they cannot see just by looking inside a person's mouth, and X-rays are important as they help dentists locate problems.

  • Are Your Gums Healthy? Three Ways To Tell

    24 July 2018

    Gum disease can be a real problem, especially since many people don't recognize its subtle signs. This means that many people don't realize they have a problem until more severe signs, like gum bleeding, appear. If you want to keep your gums healthy, follow a good oral hygiene routine and take a look at these ways to find out if your gums are in good shape. Color One of the first things to change in your gums is the color when they're not healthy.

  • Better Oral Health: Surprising Foods And Beverages To Avoid

    26 June 2018

    Most people are aware of the main foods and drinks that they should avoid like coffee, red wine, and candy in order to ensure their teeth remain healthy and white. However, those foods and beverages are obvious. For example, coffee is an obvious culprit because it is dark in color, which means it can stain your teeth. Some foods and beverages, like the ones listed below, can do damage to your teeth without being an apparent culprit.

  • Dental Care And Your Child: What You Need To Know

    22 May 2018

    When it comes to dental care as an adult most of us know what to do. Brushing and flossing are of course a necessity everyday, as is regular dental cleanings and checkups. Dental care for children is not all that different than dental care for adults. Good oral hygiene on a daily basis is a must as are regular dental checkups. However, it's important to note that there are a few ways in which dental health care for children differs from that for adults.

  • Your Toothache Might Be From A Sprained Ligament If No Other Cause Is Found

    23 April 2018

    If you have a toothache that doesn't have an apparent cause, it's possible you have a sprained tooth ligament. This can be frustrating because a filling, crown, or root canal won't do anything to ease the pain in most cases. Your dentist can rule out obvious causes of the tooth pain such as a cavity or infection by doing an examination and taking x-rays. Here's a look at what causes a tooth sprain, also called tooth sprain syndrome or STS, and how you can treat it.

  • Two Notions About Dental Crowns

    24 March 2018

    While there are many dental treatments that patients will have to undergo during their lives, having crowns placed can be among the more serious issues that a patient will require. Due to the importance of having crowns placed, patients will need to at least have a basic understanding about these treatments. Otherwise, they may make mistakes when they are evaluating going under these procedures to correct their tooth damage. Why Would A Patient Want To Have A Crown Placed?

  • 3 Reasons To Go With Composite Resin Fillings

    1 March 2018

    Composite resin fillings are made out of a mixture of glass and plastic. They are a newer type of filling and they are an alternative to the traditional metal fillings. There are a lot of great reasons why you should choose to go with composite resin fillings. Three of these reasons will be discussed here. They Match Your Teeth One excellent reason to go with composite resin fillings for your cavities is because they are made to match the color of your natural teeth.