The chills, aches, sore throat and general malaise of a cold or flu can make you feel too miserable to think of much beyond how to manage your symptoms. But it may help to know that your toothbrush can harbor germs or mold and replacing it may help you on the road to...
Losing teeth can leave a big impact not only on your mouth and comfort, but your self confidence, as well. When considering a solution for missing teeth, it is important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of each option before making a decision. Let’s...
A tooth abscess can happen when a tooth has decayed, chipped or broken. This can allow bacteria to enter the inner part of the tooth which can lead to infection. The infection may cause a buildup of fluid and swelling, resulting in an abscess. If left untreated, the...
The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered dramatic changes throughout everyday life — and in the medical community as well. Not only are providers across the country postponing elective procedures, but many are also encouraging people to avoid in-office appointments to...
Let’s face it: It’s hard to feel whole when you know you’re not. And if your smile is missing a prominent tooth, everyone else knows there’s a hole there, too. When you’ve lost a tooth anywhere in your mouth, even in a not-so-obvious place, you can have numerous...
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...
Even though Western civilization’s earliest physician, Hippocrates, advised a healthy diet and lifestyle as the fundamental approach to preventing and treating illness, our society has lost sight of that wisdom. We consume foods that aren’t nutritious, lead...
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....
