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Did you know that bacteria behind tooth decay and gum disease are not the only threat to your oral health? While bacteria certainly account for the majority of dental issues, there is another culprit that can also damage your teeth. No, it’s not sugar, although sugar does feed bacteria in your mouth. Acids produced by […]

If you want to beautify your smile, but don’t want to undergo or pay for expensive cosmetic dental procedures, then you may be considering having your teeth bleached. Teeth bleaching is an affordable cosmetic dental treatment that removes years of stains and brightens your smile in as little as a single dental appointment. With professional […]

Veneers help cover discolored and broken teeth to appear glossy and white and are usually made of porcelain or composite resin material. Veneers look like a thin, tiny shell, and are bonded to the tops of the teeth to provide a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. However, with the wide variety of dental treatment options, dentists […]

Root canals are perhaps one of the most dreaded dental procedures. In fact, many people avoid visiting the dentist because they fear they might need a root canal. However, root canals are actually valuable dental procedures that reduce pain and improve your oral health. To understand this fact, you will need to understand how a […]

What are dental crowns? Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed over the tooth. With these caps, it restores the tooth’s shape, size, and appearance. Dental crowns may be needed to protect a weak tooth, restore a broken or chipped tooth, hold a dental bridge in place, cover an implant, and cover a tooth […]

Once upon a time there was a teenager who loved to skateboard. While skating down the road one day, their skateboard hits a rock, plummeting the teenager into the sidewalk. As they begin to pick themselves up, they notice a piece of tooth on the sidewalk. A quick selfie shows a chip the same shape […]

If you’ve been looking in the mirror lately and wondering if there’s something you can do about that discoloration that you see on your teeth, the answer is yes! Sometimes, even with the most diligent attention to your oral health regimen you still will see stains accumulating on your teeth. This can be for a […]

Everyone wants the best for themselves and their family, especially when it comes to their health. When your health is endangered and you need to undergo medical treatment, you want to know that you can trust your medical professional to correct the problem. The same goes for your dentist. Although every dentist has a DDS or […]

Wisdom teeth are one of those things that we all hear about growing up, and we all know someone who has had their teeth removed. Recently there has been a spate of videos about people acting ridiculous following the procedure thanks to the medication they received prior to it. If you’re like most people you […]