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Have a special occasion ahead – or just want a brighter, whiter smile? Either way, tooth whitening can help! Learning more about the process and what to expect from it can help you get results you’ll love. We’ve compiled some of the questions our patients ask most often…

Simply brushing your teeth twice a day is not enough to maintain optimal dental health. About half of the tooth’s surface is between the teeth, so if you skip flossing, you are leaving a large area exposed to decay. Add flossing to your daily routine with these easy tips.…

Dentists often recommend sealants for children and adolescents. What are sealants? Why might your child need them? How do sealants protect teeth? Read on to get the facts about dental sealants. What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are a way of protecting teeth from decay. A dental provider…

Sometimes people never know they’ve chipped or broken a tooth. They bite into something yummy, and swallow the chipped part unknowingly. Others trip and fall on a sidewalk, concrete floor or the gym floor. These folks often know instantly that their teeth are chipped or broken. Others get…

As a parent, we only want what is best for our kids and provide them with the proper nutrition and comfort they need. In most cases, children begin getting teeth well before weaning from a bottle or breastfeeding. This can pose an obstacle when it comes to proper…

So, you have to get your wisdom teeth removed. It’s totally common and nothing to freak out about! In fact, many people consider it to be a normal and healthy (albeit uncomfortable) part of becoming an adult. To most teens, wisdom tooth removal is a rite of passage,…

Brushing your teeth, the right way is key to maintaining great dental health, and preventing costly repairs. You’ll find some helpful tips below. Get the right toothbrush and paste – Your brushing efforts are most effective when done with the correct toothbrush. A good brush has soft bristles and…

Childrens dentistry includes regular checkups to reduce the reasons your child develops problems with their teeth and gums, but what do you do between visits if your child has a toothache? Sometimes a toothache is caused by a cavity or a broken tooth, but frequently it is the result…

There’s simply no understating the importance of children’s dentistry, especially from a young age. By exposing young children to dental visits and routine cleanings and check-ups early on, parents can set their children up for a lifetime of great dental hygiene. For those preparing a small child for his…

Anyone not living under a rock knows that oral hygiene is very important. We all know (or most of us anyway) the paramount importance of brushing and flossing our teeth regularly. But there are a lot of misconceptions about teeth cleaning and dental health. You’ll find some helpful…

Whether you’ve worn uncomfortable dentures for years or you accidentally had a tooth knocked out at last week’s football match, you need a quality solution for your missing tooth. For patients in good health, dental experts recommend dental implants. What is a Dental Implant? A dental implant is an artificial…

As anyone who has false teeth – either a partial denture or full dentures – can attest, there is a huge difference between these artificial teeth and real teeth. Tooth loss is an event that happens, however, and it can have a profound impact on a person’s quality…