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For teeth that are stained, discolored, chipped, broken or misaligned, cosmetic dental procedures combine to restore the appearance of one’s smile. As advancements in modern cosmetic dentistry continue, Crest outlines the different types of cosmetic dental services, beginning with teeth whitening. Perhaps the simplest and least expensive cosmetic dental treatment, teeth whitening goes a long… Continue reading

For some individuals, visiting the dentist is stressful. In fact, those with dental anxiety often forego seeing the dentist at all. Yet, dental professionals want patients to know—you can experience painless dental treatments with sedation dentistry. Colgate reports that even the most severe form of dental phobia is no reason to avoid the dentist, as… Continue reading

With the power to provide invisible teeth straightening, ClearCorrect is a revolutionary system that has become a welcome alternative to traditional metal braces. Similar to Invisalign, ClearCorrect utilizes clear aligner trays that provide gradual teeth correction with each series. With treatment divided into four phases, patients receive a new set of aligners that are worn… Continue reading

A relatively straightforward process of saving an infected tooth, root canal treatment is a tried and true way of removing the diseased portion of a tooth and eliminating infection. Yet, it remains misunderstood, as many patients associate root canal with pain. That’s why dental professionals are devoting more time to patient education, in an effort… Continue reading

Many patients are surprised when a dentist asks about the quality of their sleep. Yet, there is a strong connection between sleep disturbances and oral health. As a condition in which there are repeated interruptions in one’s breathing, sleep apnea is an example. Because sleep apnea is often identified by worn teeth surfaces and inflammation… Continue reading

A number of circumstances and oral conditions affect the quality of an individual’s bone, from periodontal gum disease to an injury to the jaw to wearing dentures. Thus, when bone density is compromised, individuals may not have sufficient bone to support restorations such as dental implants. Fortunately, advancements in dentistry and oral surgery have made… Continue reading

Every trade has its tools designed to make the job easier and more effective. Construction workers have hammers. Teachers have red pens. Writers have computers. Dentists have dental tools as well. When you visit a dental office you typically will notice a small tray of dental tools that will be used during your examination. When… Continue reading

There is something about this holiday season that sparks so many memories. Did you know that many of your memories are linked to your sense of smell? Think about the most common scents of that surround the month of December. The clean, crisp smell of freshly laid snow is refreshing. The smell of pine reminds… Continue reading

This month of November, the spotlight is given to Diabetes. November 14th is a day set aside specifically to call attention to the diabetes epidemic worldwide as World Diabetes Day. If you’d like to read more about diabetes, you can find it here. There are three main types of diabetes: type 1, type 2 and… Continue reading

When it comes to your dental health, there are several dental teams required for optimal performance. Teeth Teams Your teeth all work together to accomplish their job. Each tooth has a specific job and is dependent on the other teeth to perform theirs. Your front teeth (incisors) are used to take bites of your food.… Continue reading