Some children are accident prone and fall quite often. If your son or daughter is one of these children, then your child may experience a dental injury at a young age. If a baby tooth is knocked out, then this is not a serious issue. However, treatment will be required. Keep reading to learn what will happen when your child sees his or her family dentist. The Dentis Will Inspect Your Baby’s Mouth Read More»
There are few things that can make you feel confident when you go out into the world like a pretty and white smile that you can flash as a sign of happiness or even just a friendly hello. Unfortunately, if you are a smoker, your smile may not be so white, bright, or reassuring to share. The fact is, smoking is hard on your teeth. However, a lot of smokers don’t understand just why smoking is so hard on their teeth. Read More»
Receding gum lines is a common dental condition that can sneak up on you over time; it isn’t always immediately visible because it tends to happen slowly, and it doesn’t start to cause any pain or discomfort until it’s already progressed for months or even years. If you’re worried your gums are receding, you can help stop the problem by making sure your dental hygiene is up to par and that you’re alleviating pressure on your teeth. Read More»
Dealing with missing or damaged teeth at a young age can be difficult to do. This is even harder when you are going through high school. If you are fortunate enough to get dental implants as a teen, then this can vastly improve your overall smile and appearance. While dental implants are constructed in a way that will allow them to last many years this does not protect them from damage. Read More»
If you need a dental filling in one of your back teeth, then you have some choices available to you. Two of the most common filling materials are composite resin and amalgam. While composite fillings are regularly used in the front of the mouth or in any area that is likely to be noticed by an observer, amalgam fillings can, and are often are, chosen for the back teeth. The fillings may not necessarily look pretty, but there are quite a few benefits to choosing them over composite ones for the premolars and molars. Read More»