Dental Blog

What Is a Cavity? A cavity is what you get from tooth decay — damage to a tooth. Decay can affect the outer coating of a tooth (called enamel) and the inner layer (called dentin). Cavity Signs and Symptoms The symptoms of a cavity will depend on how large it is and where it is in your mouth. You may...

Common and relatively painful, dental abscesses affect many people with poor dental health. We’ll explore more about dental abscesses, including how they’re caused, their symptoms, and the different types of treatment which are available. Definition A dental abscess is a collection of pus made from dead white blood cells, dead tissue, and bacteria which forms inside the tooth. They can...

Why should you choose Lumineers? Lumineers are Designed to Deliver a Beautiful Result with a Simple, Painless Process With our proprietary technology and over 30 years of experience, you can have the smile you’ve always wanted in less time and with far more comfort than you ever imagined. Lumineers are digitally designed to be ultra-thin (about as thin as a...

The two major forms of periodontal disease are gingivitis and periodontitis. Gingivitis, if not properly treated, in some individuals will develop into the more advanced and destructive periodontitis, which can involve loss of gum and bone around the teeth. Both forms require immediate attention. Inflammation Scientific advances have improved understanding of the interrelationship between oral and overall systemic health and disease. Chronic inflammation in any part...

Some researchers suggest that half of all adults have some level of dental anxiety and five percent of all people consider visiting the dentist their worst fear. The stress can be linked to a number of factors including being a woman, having red hair, having pain from untreated dental problems or even having a history of panic attacks. Regardless of the reason why, conquering that fear in order...

Dazzling smiles seem to be within everyone’s reach, thanks to the booming teeth-whitening business. From over-the-counter strips to treatments in a dentist’s office, you have a lot of options for brightening up stained or darkened teeth. Side effects aren’t common when you use at-home products as directed, but they can happen. Before you start a do-it-yourself whitening routine, though, learn...

Choosing the Right Toothbrush You’re trying to do your best to take good care of your teeth. And that’s a good thing! But if you want to get the most out of your oral hygiene routine, you need to make sure that you are using the right tools for the job. Keep reading to find out how to pick the...

Humans have had a love affair with alcohol since ancient times. Regardless if it is beer, wine or spirits, all booze is a psychoactive drug that is legally consumed in more than 100 countries. Liquor is highly popular for a myriad of reason including religion, medicinal and of course, pure pleasure. No matter why the elixir is consumed, individuals need...

Are your pearly whites starting to look not so pearly? Paul Vankevich, DMD, an assistant professor of general dentistry at Tufts University School of Dental Medicine, speaks for dentists everywhere when he lists four things you can do right now for a mouth that looks and feels fabulous. Kick the habit. Need another person in your life to explain why you need...