For the most part, dental apparatuses have one particular use: Braces are used to align and straighten teeth. Crowns are used to cover up damage and decay. Mouth guards? They’re an exception. They can be … Read More
Should Adults Have Their Wisdom Teeth Removed?
All dentists care about the health of their patients and each has their own way of doing things. One point of contention you’ll find among many dentists, however, is the question posed in the … Read More
Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Skip Your Regular Dental Check-Up
There are so many reasons not to skip your dental check-up that we won’t be able to list them all here. You shouldn’t skip your physical, you shouldn’t skip regular appointments with your optometrist, your … Read More
What Is Calculus & How To Get Rid Of It
Calculus is very tough. It’s the mathematical study of continuous change. Understanding it involves comprehending the limits of a function, derivatives, integers and the like. To “get rid of it” is a fairly strange notion. … Read More
What Happens If I Lose My Retainer?
Let’s get the bad news out of the way first. You really don’t want to lose a retainer. As you undoubtedly know, retainers are not inexpensive. They’re specially crafted orthodontic devices created specifically for your … Read More
How Nail Biting Can Damage Your Teeth
You’re watching a thriller. The plot keeps thickening, the tension keeps mounting, and you’re not sure what could happen next. You might call that movie a nail biter. That’s because people will often start biting … Read More
5 Bad Oral Habits And How to Break Them
Your body is a temple and your mouth is its sacred door – or something like that. Habits can be hard to break, and there are a lot of bad ones that can act as … Read More
How To Deal With A Broken Crown
Tooth restoration is a delicate process; when it comes to dental crowns, even the best fitting, most well-crafted crowns have a shelf life. Exactly what that shelf life will be can vary significantly – the … Read More
5 Questions To Ask Before Getting A Dental Implant
Getting a dental implant is a big decision. In many ways, dental implants are an incredible tool – there are no prosthetic dental procedures that emulate the look and feel of a tooth as well … Read More
Why Do Dentists Wear Masks And Gloves?
Let’s start with the short answer to this question. Dentists wear masks and gloves to keep you, their other patients, all the members of their oral health team, and themselves, safe. The longer answer to … Read More