There are few things that can make you feel confident when you go out into the world like a pretty and white smile that you can flash as a sign of happiness or even just a friendly hello. Unfortunately, if you are a smoker, your smile may not be so white, bright, or reassuring to share. The fact is, smoking is hard on your teeth. However, a lot of smokers don’t understand just why smoking is so hard on their teeth. Read More»
Receding gum lines is a common dental condition that can sneak up on you over time; it isn’t always immediately visible because it tends to happen slowly, and it doesn’t start to cause any pain or discomfort until it’s already progressed for months or even years. If you’re worried your gums are receding, you can help stop the problem by making sure your dental hygiene is up to par and that you’re alleviating pressure on your teeth. Read More»
Dealing with missing or damaged teeth at a young age can be difficult to do. This is even harder when you are going through high school. If you are fortunate enough to get dental implants as a teen, then this can vastly improve your overall smile and appearance. While dental implants are constructed in a way that will allow them to last many years this does not protect them from damage. Read More»
If you need a dental filling in one of your back teeth, then you have some choices available to you. Two of the most common filling materials are composite resin and amalgam. While composite fillings are regularly used in the front of the mouth or in any area that is likely to be noticed by an observer, amalgam fillings can, and are often are, chosen for the back teeth. The fillings may not necessarily look pretty, but there are quite a few benefits to choosing them over composite ones for the premolars and molars. Read More»
Your teenager will face a lot of difficulties as they enter middle and high school, and having crooked teeth will add to them. Braces are an option, but may not be one your child wants because food will get stuck and be visible. Invisalign is another option that you want to check into, and here are just a few things to keep in mind. What Is Invisalign? The first question that may come to mind is likely going to be what is Invisalign? Read More»
If you are looking for a way to transform the appearance of your teeth, porcelain veneers may be able to help. Porcelain veneers are thin pieces of porcelain material that are bonded to the front of the teeth to hide or conceal cosmetic imperfections. Here are a few types of dental blemishes that can be corrected by porcelain veneers: Teeth That Are Cracked Sometimes biting down on a hard object, such as hard candy, can result in a dental crack or fissure in a tooth. Read More»