Bonding Front Teeth I consider myself very fortunate as I have a profession that comes easily to me. I often ask my new patients why they trust me to take care of their dental issues and find that often their response is the same. They go back to a statement that I made either during...
When you find yourself facing a dental emergency, it is important that you remain calm. When you are calm, you think more clearly and you are able to function better. When facing a dental emergency, if you panic, you could hurt the person more who was already in pain, and make things worse. Making yourself...
Most people don’t know the term bruxism, but are familiar with the idea. When you get stressed out, you tend to bite down and clench your teeth, or grind them back and forth. This is common, but it is also dangerous to your teeth. If you have been struggling with clenching, then you need to...
As you get older, you may notice some of your teeth becoming crowded, or overlapping. This is caused by several factors, some natural and some not so much. You can tell in some regards because of physical appearance, sometimes you can tell by the feeling, and other times you may experience pain associated with the...
Long story short, you could be wrong. Let’s say you have been experiencing a toothache or other dental problems for quite some time. You think long and hard about what it must be before making your decision. Perhaps you google it. You think you have found out what the problem must be, and in that case...
Losing the enamel that coats your teeth can be a really bad occurrence for your mouth. It can leave you with a bunch of painful cavities, plus really sensitive teeth. Your teeth may hurt with each bite or drink you take, leaving you miserable. The best way to avoid this pain is to keep your...
In nearly all cases, once well fabricated porcelain dental veneers are put on teeth they will not come off. Veneers are typically adhered to teeth that have been trimmed down, allowing for the veneer to fit tightly against the natural tooth. This gives the veneer a more natural and seamless appearance. There are a select...
A Great Healthy Smile What really is a great smile? A great smile is one that supports you emotionally and physically. It is a healthy smile. It is one that you don't have to think twice about when meeting someone for the first time. Today that usually means white natural looking teeth that are well...
Cavities (decay) can be a very elusive animal. There are some cavities that are very easy to spot. They are so large that they have done visual damage to a tooth and your dentist can find it without any type of machinery, just their eyes. However, some cavities are minimal at best, and are hiding deep...
Were you aware that you could brush your teeth for too long each day? It’s true. You can over-brush your teeth, and it can cause a lot of damage. You could end up hurting not only your teeth, but you could even end up hurting your gum tissues, too. Time how long you brush one...