How to Manage Fear and Anxiety at the Dentist Unfortunately, there is no getting past proper dental care by a specialist. However, what is not noticed by many is that a great deal of individuals suffer from anxiety and fear when visiting the dentist. What is usually a simple procedure for most people is regarded…
Details
For many of our patients who have a diastema, the condition can be more than simply an esthetic inconvenience. Spaces or gaps in your smile can cause confidence issues and a loss of self esteem. Sometimes a space or gap is the result of a missing tooth, and others are formed when teeth grow in…
Details
Visiting the dentist is not our favorite thing to do, but avoiding the dentist can lead to a host of oral health problems that can often be averted with simple routine dental check-ups and cleanings. Aside from visiting the dentist for regular dental care, you should also come in if you suspect you may be…
Details
Gum recession is a very common dental problem, but because it develops slowly, most people do not know they have it. Gum recession is when the gum tissue around the teeth pulls away or wears down, exposing more of the tooth or root. This leads to exposed roots and “pockets” between the teeth and gum…
Details
Patients who are getting dental implants after suffering tooth loss often ask about the steps necessary to care for the devices. When considering care for dental implants, patients should remember that dental implants are structurally similar to biological teeth. Oral Care Ensures Dental Implant Success Dental implants do not require any additional special care. You…
Details
As you grow, so will your teeth. Sometimes this means that you will have overlapping teeth or even some spaces in between. Whenever you have any problems with the appearance of your teeth, you will want to seek the help of a dental professional. You have two options, either orthodontics or cosmetic dentistry. Oftentimes people…
Details
Every hour someone in North America dies of oral cancer, the sixth most common diagnosed form of the disease. The five year survival rate is about 57 percent, and oral cancer is one of the few cancers whose survival rate has not improved. This grim statistic may make you think that oral cancer is a…
Details
If you think that skipping out on routine teeth cleaning is no big deal, think again. Researchers have found a direct link between your oral health and your total health. Heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, bone loss, and even risk of stroke have been found to be connected to how well you care for your…
Details
Maintaining straight, white, healthy teeth can help you maintain a beautiful smile for life. However, no matter how beautiful the teeth may be, no smile is complete without a frame of healthy, pink gum tissue. Unfortunately, gums that are uneven, asymmetrical, or disproportionate to the teeth can easily distract from the teeth and mar the…
DetailsMissing teeth can mar an otherwise perfect smile. When you are missing one or more teeth, you may feel awkward and embarrassed in both social and business interactions. If you feel uncomfortable with the appearance of your smile, dental implants can help restore it to its natural beauty. What Are Dental Implants? A dental implant…
Details