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How to Protect Your Teeth

My kids are involved in several different sports, including some that are known for being a bit rough, like hockey and football. I worry about them being injured, but I don’t want to curb their athletic spirit. So I take steps to make certain that they’re as protected as possible. That means protecting their teeth, too. My children’s dentist told me that the best way to protect their teeth was to use custom mouth guards that would keep their teeth safe even in the event of a blow to the mouth. I started this blog to talk about different ways to protect teeth – from mouth guards and dental devices you wear while you sleep, to plain old brushing and flossing. There are many ways to protect your teeth depending on your needs. Find out which one is right for you.

What To Expect During Your First Dental Cleaning After A Long Time

Posted on September 25, 2019

Have you been procrastinating a visit to the dentist because it has been a while? The fear of having many cavities or other oral health problems may actually be scaring you away from a cleaning and inspection. However, delaying the process is not going to make the situation any better. Cavities will only get deeper, and problems with the health of your gums are only going to get worse. Here is what you can expect from the first dental services after going without one for a long time. [Read More]

Why You Should Try Sedation Dentistry

Posted on August 23, 2019

Sedation dentistry relaxes patients before dental treatment that may cause pain or fear. Along with sedation, dentists use local anesthetics to target this particular treatment area. Sedation can produce the illusion of faster dental treatments, which helps to relieve the stress associated with difficult processes and longer treatment times. With sedation dentistry, you can feel as if the procedure lasted mere hours. Sedation offers pain-free conditions for the dental operation, that helps to remove the anxiety of visiting the dentist. [Read More]

Common Dental Problems In Childhood

Posted on July 23, 2019

Most dental problems tend to strike both adults and children, but some dental problems are more common or visible in childhood than adulthood. Below are some of the dental problems that children usually have to deal with. Baby Bottle Tooth Decay Baby bottle teeth decay occurs when a child overexposes their teeth to sugary foods and drinks. Milk, fruit juices, candy, cake, and soda are some of the offending foods and drinks. [Read More]

Make Sure You're Satisfied with Your Veneers with These Tips

Posted on June 27, 2019

You only get one set of adult teeth. Unfortunately, teeth can become damaged by any number of things. An accident can leave you with chipped or cracked teeth, and stains can also accumulate over time. If your front teeth don't look the way you want them to, veneers can help you change that. Veneers are a thin covering that your dentist can bond to the surface of your teeth. They can totally transform the look of your smile. [Read More]