Commercials, magazines, billboards — everywhere you turn there’s a perfectly straight, bright white smile. Not all of us are lucky enough to have straight and evenly spaced teeth without help from an orthodontist. It can sometimes feel intimidating and isolating if your teeth aren’t as perfect as the media shows …
Our smile is the first impression we give to others, that’s why most people want straight teeth. If your teeth aren’t as aligned as you’d like them to be, you might be considering braces. Braces are dental devices that use pressure and control to gradually shift and straighten your teeth. …
Nobody wants their teeth to be yellow. Teeth whitening is becoming more and more popular, and more people are paying for brighter, whiter teeth. With whitening toothpastes, floss, gum strips and gels available over-the-counter, there is more pressure than ever to have a pearly white smile. Teeth whitening involves bleaching …
There are two types of people in this world: those who floss, and those who don’t. And despite reports that flossing may be “overrated,” the American Dental Association (A.D.A.) and the US Department of Health and Human Services still recommend flossing everyday. Flossing is not a cure-all, but is still …
Biomimetic Dentistry is centered around the art and science of dentistry. It essentially means mimicking biology – in this case, the biology of teeth. Dentists work to protect the tooth more effectively for a lifetime against bacterial infection with a biomimetic approach. Biomimetic dentistry is a form of preventative dentistry …
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A root canal sounds scary, not to mention the procedure has gotten a pretty bad reputation over the years thanks to media portrayal. The ordinary person thinks the root canal procedure is painful and cumbersome, leading them to avoid going to the dentist when they need to. A root canal …
Dental implants can give you the chewing strength you’re missing to enjoy any type of food. Before going all-in on a burger or a steak, you need to let your dental implants fully heal and combine with your jawbone. That’s why it’s critical to avoid certain types of foods for …
To All of Our Patients, Out of an abundance of caution and concern for our patients, we decided on March 16th to suspend normal operations for the duration of this COVID-19 health emergency to reduce the spread of this virus . We will, however, have a doctor on call in …
What is coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing respiratory illness in people and others circulating among animals. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can evolve and infect people and then spread between people. Previous coronavirus outbreaks have included Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). …
Receding gums means that your gums have pulled away from one or more of your teeth, leaving the delicate root exposed and creating more space for sticky plaque to build up. If left untreated, gum recession can eventually cause bone and tooth loss. Symptoms of Receding Gums So, how can …
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