Mar
20
Pediatric dentistry differs from adult dental care in many ways, especially because children require specific maintenance in order to form a healthy foundation for their developing teeth. But a family dentist can offer high-quality care to these young patients as…
Feb
17
If you feel unhappy about the way that your smile appears, you can find cosmetic enhancement with dental veneers. Your dentist will find a treatment plan that will suit your unique aesthetic goals. And they can recommend a type of…
Jan
16
A study published in Oral Health & Preventative Dentistry suggests that treating gingivitis in pregnant patients reduces the chances of pre-term births and increases birth weights. Though pregnant patients have many medical worries on their plate, this research points out…
Dec
16
Patients can find effective and affordable tooth replacement in the wake of tooth loss with dentures. These prosthetic teeth can replace several or an entire arch of missing teeth with the convenience of remaining removable. As you would with any…
Nov
18
Though kids lose their baby teeth to grow their permanent teeth, losing an adult tooth can leave you with irreversible dental damage. You can suffer a decline in oral function and a blow to your self-esteem if you have gaps…
Oct
10
When you lose one or more teeth, you might notice a significant decline in your quality of life. You might not be able to chew the foods you love successfully. And you could suffer a blow to your self-esteem if…
Sep
19
If you have a tooth that has sustained significant structural damage, your dentist may recommend treating it with a dental crown. This ceramic cap gets placed over the tooth and seals into place with dental cement. The cap reshapes the…
Aug
10
As soon as infants begin growing their first teeth, they need to start receiving dental care. These primary teeth, also known as baby teeth, will eventually fall out to make room for adult permanent teeth. But keeping these teeth healthy…
Jul
13
Gum disease affects about half of all American adults. This infection of the gum tissue requires intervention from a dentist to get rid of. Without prompt treatment, this disease can leave patients with irreversible dental damage. Even after your dentist…
Jun
03
Looking for an effective way to build a brighter, straighter, or more even smile? Your dentist can give you porcelain veneers to enhance the look of your teeth. The shells attach to the front of your teeth to construct a…
