When playing contact sports, teams often require the players to wear protective headgear and pads. Yet one of the most important areas, your mouth, is generally left exposed. Organized sports teams do not typically require you to protect your teeth with a mouth guard, but doing so can save you from serious dental trauma. If you play any of these sports, the American Dental Association recommends wearing a protective dental mouth guard: Hockey Baseball Softball Basketball Football Field Hockey Skateboarding …
An implant supported denture is a prosthetic dental appliance that is essentially a hybrid of dentures and dental implants. As the name suggests, it is a denture that is secured by dental implants for stability instead of just resting on the gums, as a traditional denture does. Many people aren’t aware of this treatment option and have many questions when their dentist recommends an implant supported denture. Implant Supported Dentures Are More Comfortable One of the biggest complaints of denture …
Your doctor suggested a dental implant to replace a tooth. You immediately have many questions about dental implants including the process, total cost, and what to expect from the surgery. You can always ask your dentist these questions, but you may not think of important questions until you have already left the office. To ensure all your questions are answered before you get a dental implant, read our comprehensive list of the common questions (and the complete answers) prior to …
Have you ever seen a picture of yourself and wondered what was going on with your smile? Amazingly enough, one bad photo can have the ability to make you feel like years of orthodontic treatment, good oral hygiene, and whitening treatments were a waste when in reality we all know that simply isn’t true. These 3 secrets for a more photogenic smile will make sure that you never find yourself camera-shy again! 1. Try to Relax A general rule of …
Educating your children about the importance of good oral hygiene and why they should practice good dental health habits is a crucial part of parenting. Creating a solid dental routine for your child at an early age will help establish good habits and prevent possible cavities. To help you make sure your children have a healthy smile, we’ve compiled a list of the most commonly asked children’s dental questions with their answers. When Should I Take My Child For Their …
There are many things we love about Valentine’s Day, but cavities aren’t one of them. Even though this is the one day of the year that eating chocolate for breakfast, lunch and dinner is totally acceptable, is it really worth the damage it may cause to your teeth in the long run? Worry not! You can still have a fabulous Valentine’s Day without sacrificing your smile. We have put together a list of Valentine’s Day alternatives that are good for …
Patients are often curious about what may be causing them jaw pain. Many times they complain of tightness, soreness, or popping and clicking in their jaw when they speak or eat, but aren’t sure where this pain is coming from. The jaw joint, or the temporomandibular joint (also known as TMJ), is the joint responsible for moving the jaw. When something is wrong with this joint it is referred to as temporomandibular joint dysfunction, or TMD. Unfortunately, any sort of …
It’s normal to have questions when it comes to dentistry. After all, most people don’t go to school to study teeth and gums so it’s natural that you may need the help of a dental professional when it comes to making decisions about your dental health. These are the top 5 most frequently asked questions about dentistry that we hear from patients on a daily basis. 1. How often do I actually need to visit the dentist? There are a …
Many people begin using a variety of anti-aging products as they grow older. However, very few people realize that one of the easiest things they can do is to just focus on their teeth. Check out these 3 secrets to a younger looking smile. You may be surprised at the difference they can make! 1. Take Your Oral Hygiene Seriously When it comes to getting a younger looking smile, the first step is to get back to the basics of your oral hygiene. …
Imagine the following scenario: You come in for your 6-month dental visit and your hygienist asks if you have been flossing. “I floss daily,” you respond, which is met by a confused look from your hygienist. She then explains that by examining your gums she cannot tell that you are flossing daily. It’s at this point the conclusion can be drawn that perhaps you are simply not flossing the right way. This scenario plays out more often than you may realize. Many people …
