Category: Dental Care

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…

You don’t want to wait when it comes to replacing your teeth. Oral health is important. That means that having a full set of healthy teeth will serve you better and increase your overall health. While there are certainly cosmetic benefits that come with replacing your teeth, having a complete set of teeth will lead…

The dental world is filled with many terms and phrases that aren’t commonly used in day-to-day conversations. For example, you may have heard dental caps and dental crowns used in ways that make them seem like the same thing. Well, that’s because they are! The term “dental cap” was used in previous years and became…

Tooth restoration includes a number of different services that can enhance your smile, with one of these being dental implants. Dental implants can restore poor oral health by providing patients with artificial teeth. At their essence, dental implants are used to act as replacements for the root of your teeth. Many patients suffer from dental…

When you think of orthodontics, you’re likely immediately imagining a smile with braces. Braces can help several issues relating to your oral health such as teeth irregularities, jaw issues, and malocclusion. Malocclusion is a fairly common condition in which there is a misalignment of the teeth in the upper and lower jaw. Malocclusion may cause…