Crooked Teeth and the Effects on Oral Hygiene
Misaligned or crooked teeth may leave you feeling uncomfortable and self-conscious about your smile, but the effects of a less than perfect smile may stem much deeper than just the exterior, meaning crooked teeth might actually be affecting your oral health. Crooked Teeth – How They May Affect Your Oral Health Gum Disease Teeth with […]
Dental Veneers – Understanding the Procedure
Dental veneers also referred to as porcelain veneers, are a very thin shell applied to the front of a tooth or teeth. They are normally used to correct chipped, discolored/stained, misaligned, worn down, uneven or abnormally spaced teeth. The shells are wafer-thin, custom-made to cover the front of the tooth in need of correction and […]
Dental Implants – The Answer to Missing Teeth
Is a missing tooth keeping you from feeling confident in your smile? A dental implant may be the answer! You may be familiar with dental bridges to replace missing teeth, called pontics that are connected to crowns or the teeth adjacent to the missing tooth. While a dental bridge may be a good solution for […]
Adult Braces – Invisalign is the Answer
Adult braces…the thought of them is embarrassing to most of us struggling as adults with a less than perfect smile. While you dream of that perfectly straight smile you have yet to make the decision to get adult braces due to the appearance of them. Whether we like it or not, others judge us based […]
Is Flossing Really That Important?
You are just completing your six month checkup at the dental office and everything looks great, however, before you can head out the door and just keep doing what you are doing when it comes to your teeth, the hygienist utters those words, “Everything looks great, but you need to be sure you are flossing […]
Professional Teeth Whitening
Why Choose Professional Teeth Whitening Versus At-Home Treatments You have certainly seen whitening toothpaste and other teeth whitening products at your local pharmacy, but these are not to be confused with professional services to whiten your smile, which can be classified as a type cosmetic dentistry (link 1). One of the primary differences is the […]
