It’s easy to think a family dentist and a general dentist are the same thing but there are one or two distinct differences and they are all about the age of patients. A family dentist treats children as well as adults while a general dentist keeps their practice to adults. Beyond that, a general dentist...
Some people will do anything to avoid going to a dentist. The internet doesn’t help because it offers many home concoctions promising to heal cavities. Those don’t work as you can’t heal a cavity at home. These treatments aren’t bad for teeth. They could help in your overall oral health but none can cure a...
Dental emergencies can happen where you need a dentist immediately to relieve pain and perhaps something more like saving a tooth. Many dentists include emergency dentistry as part of their services but how it is used can be confusing to some. The Purpose of Emergency Dentistry Emergency dentistry comes with the primary purpose of pain...
A lot of people think that getting a dental filling allows them to immediately go back to normal after having a cavity. That’s understandable, especially if a cavity causes pain or prevents you from eating your favorite foods. However, you need to rethink that because there are some things you should and shouldn’t do immediately...
You’ve come to the right place for a gorgeous smile and healthy teeth. Our office wants to make that happen for you. Coming to the dentist for regular appointments is an important step toward improving oral health. Exams and cleanings may be uncomfortable but they are one of the best ways to get a healthy...
People don’t often think about what they put their teeth through. They chew food and, perhaps other things they shouldn’t, and drink beverages without realizing that teeth can be damaged by some terrible habits. Certain habits can put too much stress on teeth, causing them to fracture. Other habits can cause tooth decay and that...
You just got a dental cleaning and your mouth feels great. You keep rubbing your tongue against the insides of your teeth because they feel so smooth. You love the feeling. The question is would eating ruin the cleaning you just had done? The truth is you have to eat sometime whether it’s a few...
People love a white smile and want to get rid of years of stains on their teeth. There are plenty of options to do that today from home whitening kits to whitening strips, gels, and professional whitening procedures by your dentist. Widespread Use of Whiteners Americans are paying more than $1 billion a year on...
Dental issues don’t limit themselves to Monday through Friday. A dental problem, whether it’s a chipped tooth or an infection that suddenly started hurting, can happen anytime. Some dentists may hold strictly to Monday through Friday hours but not us. We are open seven days a week, including holidays, to handle all types of dental...
People want their white smile that they got with a professional dental treatment to last. How long your beautiful, clean smile lasts depends on you. Some of the answers lie with genetics but a big part depends on your personal habits. What you do matters when it comes to keeping your teeth white. Things like...
