Tips to conquer your dental anxiety — and is sedation dentistry right for you?
That moment when a routine dental check-up starts to feel like a nerve-wracking rollercoaster ride. Your heart races… Tension builds… You find yourself counting down the seconds till the experience is over. If your smile feels extra shaky before or right after a dental visit, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog, we’re […]
Read MoreDental crowns and bridges — are they a fit for you?
If the crown fits, get it the same day 👑 Wonder about repairing your smile with crowns or bridges? Crowns might be your best fit if your teeth are cracked, chipped, or have cavities. They help repair the structure and function of damaged teeth. Bridges restore missing teeth for preserved dental health, comfort, and contour. […]
Read MoreVeneers: here, there and everywhere
First, they were on buildings. Then, they featured on our furniture. Finally, in 1928, Dr. Charles Pincus brought them to dentistry — and veneers shaped their first smile. You may be thinking buildings, furniture and our teeth aren’t the same, but the concept remains: A veneer is a thin outer shell lending a new look […]
Read MoreWhy do we have wisdom teeth?
Let’s rerun a scenario from your past—your mother tells you to make your bed and you grudgingly do it. You’re thinking, what’s the point of making your bed if it’s…
Read MoreSugar free drinks and their surprising effects on your teeth
Diet sodas, 100 % real fruit juices and other sugar free drinks are surprisingly bad for your teeth. The acids that are found in these drinks can cause dental erosion and cavities…
Read MoreThe cause of bleeding gums
This is a problem that many people face. You haven’t flossed your teeth in a long time and when you decide to start doing it, your mouth quickly fills up with blood…
Read MoreBest flossing techniques
No matter what it is you happen to be doing in life, in order to be a master at it you need to develop a certain set of skills. This is achieved by learning what the best techniques are and making sure you practice them over and over again. Take for instance learning how to […]
Read MoreSweet treat that cleans teeth
In a perfect world we’d all be able to eat whatever we wanted without there being any type of health consequences. Of course, this isn’t the reality we live in as there are many issues to consider (ex: dietary conditions, allergies, etc.). However, what if there was a line of candies that not only wasn’t […]
Read MoreHealthy eating and your teeth
It’s been ingrained into most people through educators, media and even pop culture influences that eating healthy will yield a healthier body and better and longer life. Knowing the right foods to eat for your body can also help to make for a brighter and healthier smile (combined with a regularly maintained dental regimen that […]
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