2015

What You Need To Know About Tooth Bonding

Dentist Blog

From teeth whitening to gum grafts, dentists have been working on making mouths look better for decades. Though bonding material has been used for years to seal cavities, it has become more useful to the cosmetic dentistry side of the tooth-related world than any other sector. If you're interested in how bonding material can help improve the look of your smile, then here's what you need to know. Bonding is quite versatile

19 June 2015

5 Ways To Deal With Pain When Your Braces Are Readjusted

Dentist Blog

When you have an appointment with the orthodontist, your braces may need to be readjusted. During this visit, wires in your braces may be replaced with a thicker wire, or the wires may be tightened. This can cause some discomfort, but luckily, you can use the following tips to deal with this pain. Take Pain Medication Before the Appointment If you're like many people, you don't think of taking pain medication until you are already in pain.

3 June 2015

Laser Teeth Whitening: A Faster Way To Brighter Teeth

Dentist Blog

Although more expensive than other professional tooth whitening and bleaching treatments, laser teeth whitening can be more effective at whitening teeth stained from foods, smoking, and certain medications. Home and professional teeth whitening methods take time to produce results while laser teeth whitening can give you the whiter, brighter smile you want within just an hour or two. When deciding whether laser teeth whitening is for you, it may help to understand more about the procedure.

13 May 2015

How Oral Piercings Affect Your Dental Health

Dentist Blog

Oral piercings have become more popular in recent years, but will this rise in popularity also lead to a rise in related complications and poor overall dental health? Recent research points to yes, as dentists and other oral health experts consistently caution their patients and others against these types of piercings. This form of self-expression may look cool, but it can lead to long-term adverse health problems. 1. Damage to Teeth and Gums

20 April 2015

Four Foods To Help With A Toothache

Dentist Blog

If you've ever suffered through a toothache, you know it's enough to ruin your day in a hurry. You're probably wanting to schedule a dentist appointment as soon as you can, but what about while you're waiting? Fortunately, there are some foods you can eat to help with a toothache. Onions Everyone knows that an onion might make you cry, but it's also one of the best foods to relieve a toothache.

31 March 2015

Dental Implants: 3 Very Rare Reactions And How To Tell If You Have One

Dentist Blog

Like all things dental and medicinal, you never know you have a problem with it until you undergo the procedure related to it. That said, dental implants are quite safe for ninety-nine percent of the population, but the last one-percenters are going to have some type of bizarre reaction. Indeed, people who have had previous dental implants may exhibit no prior reaction, but then do have a reaction to newer implants.

17 March 2015

3 Simple Home Remedies For Dental Pain

Dentist Blog

Every time you feel pain in your body, it is an indication that all is not well and often requires a visit to the doctor. A tooth problem may seem small, but it can generate unimaginable pain. Those who have experienced severe toothaches can attest that this kind of pain is one of the most uncomfortable problems people have to endure. The good news is that you do not have to endure it more than you already have.

26 February 2015