Category: Dental Care

When exercise is a big part of your day to day routine, the thought of having to go days or even weeks without it following dental work or surgery can be intimidating and more terrifying than the procedure itself. There are several things to consider after dental work that can determine whether or not you…

Most people today know and accept that at least to some extent you are what you eat. This idea holds true that when you put good things into your body the systems work as they should and optimum health can be achieved, and when bad things are put into the body the exact opposite happens…

Before you proceed with any important dental procedure, you’ll want to be sure you’re well informed of the process, why you may need a certain procedure, and what to expect in terms of the recovery period. Root canals are a very common dental procedure and there are approximately 15 million root canals performed by dentists…

When it comes to achieving a whiter smile, you’re really left with two options: in office teeth whitening or do-it-yourself solutions. People love the convenience and ease of grabbing a whitening kit off the shelves of their local drug store, but at home kits have their downsides, especially for those with sensitive teeth. With at…

Whether you’re looking to restore lost teeth after an accident or repair an incomplete smile for cosmetic reasons, dental implants can provide the relief, look, and feel of a set of beautiful teeth. A lot goes into selecting the perfect implant for you, so be sure to do your research and consult a cosmetic or…

Getting braces is a big deal, and choosing what orthodontic option you will go with can be a challenging decision. The most common options are either an Invisalign retainer or traditional braces. Invisalign and other invisible aligners are removable orthodontics, while braces are fixed orthodontics.  Both are meant to correct misaligned and crooked teeth, but…

Overdentures are artificial teeth attached to surgically inserted titanium posts or natural teeth used on people who have lost all or most of their upper or lower teeth. Where all the upper or lower teeth are missing, the patient can either use dentures or overdentures to replace them.  Overdentures are different from conventional dentures that…

We all want healthy teeth and gums for a winning smile, fresh breath, and a boost in our confidence level. But, did you know that about half of adults have or have had halitosis (aka bad breath)? It is one of the most common dental problems and also one of the most treatable.  Here is…

Dental oral surgery is any surgical procedure that involves the teeth, the jawbones that the teeth grow out of, and the gums that they cut through to be visible.  Dental surgery is just one aspect of oral surgery. The two may sound interchangeable, but they are not. Unlike dental surgery, oral surgery is not specific…

Despite increased awareness regarding dental care, millions of people experience tooth loss due to decay, injury, or periodontal disease. But thanks to dental implants, it’s now easier to get permanent or removable replacement teeth.  Comparing false teeth or dentures vs. implants When it comes to replacing your missing teeth, you can go for dentures or…