Dental radiographs or X-rays are images of the hard and soft tissues surrounding your teeth and jawbones. Using low levels of radiation, these X-rays can provide an in-depth look at your teeth and gums. And they can be just as important as your oral examination and teeth cleaning. For a comprehensive checkup, we recommend including […]
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Connection Between Oral Health & Stress
Categories: Oral Health, Restorative Dentistry
Your oral health has been connected to health problems all around the body over the past few years. Often going both ways, your oral health can affect the rest of your body and vice versa. Stress is no exception. 2020 & 2021 have been very stressful years, and if that stress has been hitting you […]
What to Look for in a Dental Office
Looking for a new dental office is a big deal. Oral health is nothing to take lightly and you want to go to a place where you will be comfortable and won’t mind scheduling regular appointments. Here are some of the things you should look for when searching for a new dental office. Comfort […]
Don’t Waste Your Dental Benefits, Make an Appointment Before the Year Ends
Categories: General Dentistry
As we enter the second half of the year, it might be time to start thinking about your dental insurance. If you receive dental benefits, your annual plan likely runs along the calendar year. That means your current coverage expires in December, and you need to make the most of it. It’s easy to get […]
Do I Really Need a Night Guard? Everything You Need to Know
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
It’s no secret that we would all opt for a stress-free life if it were up to us. This is because the amount of baggage and discomfort that comes about as a result of stress is often extremely overwhelming. Did you know that stress can affect not only your mental health but also your oral […]
What To Expect During a Root Canal
Categories: Family Dentistry, General Dentistry
Few dental procedures instill fear in the hearts of patients as the infamous ‘root canal.’ The procedure is often associated with pain, long inspiring statements such as “I’d rather have a root canal than go through that.” Sure, this might have been true a couple of decades ago, but with modern advances in technology, the […]
Which is Better For You? Manual Toothbrush or Electric Toothbrush?
Every dental professional will tell you the first step towards good oral health is brushing your teeth (twice a day for at least 2 minutes each). Doing this helps remove bacteria that adheres to your teeth and causes plaque. Did you know that the buildup of plaque leads to gum disease and tooth decay? Therefore, […]
Ways to Cope with Dental Anxiety
Categories: General Dentistry
When we hear the word anxiety, most of us automatically think of anxiety-related mental disorders. However, this is a word that also has great significance in the dentistry industry. Research shows that approximately 50 to 80 percent of Americans avoid visiting the dentist due to fear and anxiety. This is what we call dental anxiety, […]
Is Your Sweet Tooth Hurting Your Teeth?
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
We’ve all joked about having a sweet tooth. Who can resist the warm goodness of a chocolate chip cookie fresh from the oven, or the convenience of a candy bar when you need a snack in a hurry? But have you ever stopped to think about what that sweet tooth could be doing to your […]
5 Tips for a Healthier Smile in the New Year
Categories: General Dentistry, Oral Health
A healthy and confident smile has plenty of benefits. A beautiful smile can have a huge impact on your relationships, social life and career. In the new year, you have an amazing opportunity to make some changes in your life, including taking better care of your pearly whites. But what exactly can you do to […]
