Did you know that dental veneers can dramatically change the way your smile looks? Even though dental veneers are only applied to a single tooth at a time, they can be shaped and crafted in such a way that it can give your entire mouth a smile makeover. Through the use of dental veneers, even below-average smiles can be turned... read more »

Have you ever seen an individual with a lip or tongue ring and felt it was something you had to have? Although they can be viewed as stylish and fashionable, they do come with oral health risks. Mouth jewelry can lead to numerous oral health ailments including dental damage and gum tissue injury. Most lip and tongue rings are designed... read more »

Are you prepared for an advanced tooth restoration such as dental crowns or dental veneers? Deciding which treatment is best for you doesn’t have to be problematic. If your tooth enamel has been damaged or if the tooth split or fractured, a dental crown is often the better choice as it can help protect the tooth much better than a... read more »

Are you familiar with CEREC and its effect on your smile? Does your smile require a tooth restoration? With CEREC® dental crowns, you can fully restore teeth above the gum line by covering and concealing damaged teeth. One of the key features of CEREC dental crowns is that they can be designed and installed in a single day. Thanks to... read more »

Planning and treating oral emergencies is vital for a successful and speedy recovery. Some oral emergencies require a minimal amount of care, such as the times where gauze needs to be applied to stop the bleeding. However, there are times where fact acting is required to ensure an optimal result with your recovery. Listed below are some common oral emergencies... read more »

How do you know when a toothache is really a toothache? A toothache refers to pain caused when nerves within your pulp, located in the roots of your teeth, are damaged. This can be the result of an infection, an oral accident or injury, improper oral hygiene, or tooth loss including extractions, and in some cases, the pain may be... read more »

Did you know that being a teen is dangerous for your smile? People often get the last of their adult teeth during their teenage years, but unfortunately, some of the teeth may not grow in properly, or there might not be enough space left, causing overcrowding and other spacing malfunctions. Compounding the problem, teenagers often find themselves at overwhelming odds... read more »

Caring for your toothbrush is just as important as caring for your teeth. If your toothbrush contains bacteria, it can spread the bacteria to your teeth. To make sure your mouth is healthy and happy, be sure to clean the instruments that clean your teeth! Additionally, if your toothbrush is worn out or old, it simply won’t be able to... read more »