Adolescents are perfectly positioned to receive orthodontic care because they have nearly all their permanent teeth, and yet those teeth are more malleable and responsive to orthodontic repositioning. But while most tweens and teens would love to have a flawless...
Dental techniques have evolved considerably since the days when our neolithic ancestors drilled — by hand — into teeth to remove decayed matter 10,000 years ago. Although dental caries (aka cavities) were virtually unknown when we were meat-and-veggie-centric...
Wisdom teeth removal is a common procedure, but the recovery process can sometimes come with unexpected discomfort. At Conte Dentistry, we understand how concerning it can feel when healing doesn’t go as planned. One of the most talked-about complications after...
Dental crowns are hollow, tooth-shaped caps that slip over a damaged natural tooth so you can keep your original tooth — and its roots — in place. Dental crowns are a great way to protect your tooth from further damage and to stabilize it so you can keep it — for...
Your smile is your passport to the world. It’s one of the first things other people notice about you, and it’s central to how they form perceptions about your confidence and energy. A straight, healthy smile does more than make you look more attractive, however....
