Most of us think that taking care of our teeth is about having a great smile and avoiding the discomfort of a toothache. Although these are valid and important reasons for maintaining a good oral health program, there are three other equally strong reasons to consider. First of all, dental health is part of your […]
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Avoiding Big Dental Costs
Categories: Dental Financing
Whoever warned against being “penny wise and pound foolish” must have been thinking of times like these. When the economy is just limping along (and dollars are tight at home) it’s natural to look for ways to cut down on unnecessary expenses. Too often, cutting back on today’s unnecessary expense leads to far greater costs […]
Wisdom Teeth Removal – How Wise Is It?
Categories: Wisdom Teeth Dentistry
Any tooth has the potential to become impacted – that is, emerge in some oddball direction that crowds other teeth. But the most famous culprits are third molars, the last-to-emerge wisdom teeth. Not many mouths can accommodate an impacted wisdom tooth, let alone, teeth. They often wind up pressing against their neighbors, ultimately pressuring the […]
Why Do We Have Wisdom Teeth?
Categories: Wisdom Teeth Dentistry
People often ask, “Why do we have wisdom teeth if there is no room in the jaws for them?” The answer has a lot to do with diet. In an article titled “Management of Asymptomatic Impacted Wisdom Teeth” in the British Journal of Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, the author noted that the average, highly abrasive […]
Does a Dental Biopsy In My Mouth Mean I Have Oral Cancer?
Categories: Wisdom Teeth Dentistry
The short answer is no. A dental biopsy is a technique of removing some tissue in order to examine it under a microscope. Most biopsies are done by administering some local anesthetic and then removing a segment of tissue with a scalpel. The indication for a biopsy is for any lesion or entity that is […]
Wouldn’t You Love To Have White Teeth and a Bright Smile?
Categories: Tooth Whitening Dentistry
How would you feel if your smile was a bit brighter than it is right now? White teeth not only look sensational, but they build the kind of inner confidence that really gives a smile its electricity. You might be surprised at what simple, affordable professional teeth whitening, teeth bleaching and other cosmetic treatments can […]
Who Wants Whiter Teeth?
Categories: Tooth Whitening Dentistry
Tooth bleaching is a way to lighten teeth without bonding material to the teeth, or removing any sound tooth structure. In this respect, it’s one of the most conservative cosmetic procedures. It’s an “old” procedure, back in vogue. How does professional tooth whitening work? First, the tooth is isolated with a rubber dam. This protects […]
White Teeth Look Sensational!
Categories: Tooth Whitening Dentistry
How would you feel if your smile was a bit brighter than it is right now? Whiter teeth not only look sensational, they build the kind of inner confidence that really gives a smile its electricity. And you might be surprised what simple, affordable teeth whitening systems are available these days. You may have seen […]
Tooth Whitening Basics: Recapture Your Smile!
Categories: Tooth Whitening Dentistry
From unusual ointments to hydrogen peroxide injections (yikes!), people have sought the secret to longevity for decades. Now, more than ever, people are willing to go to extremes to retain their youthful looks. While many of these strategies are risky or downright unsafe, there is one relatively simple way turn back the years: teeth whitening. […]
Tooth Whitening Basics – Why Are My Teeth Discolored?
Categories: Tooth Whitening Dentistry
If you’re embarrassed by your discolored teeth, you’re not alone. There’s a reason cosmetic dentistry, including teeth whitening, is a multibillion dollar industry. We all want brighter, whiter teeth. While it would be nice to get the smile you’d love naturally, that just isn’t an option. So, who’s to blame? Why are you struggling with […]
