Dental Myths One Through the many years of practicing dentistry I have heard many patients repeat the following dental myths and quotes. Some of these I hear almost on a daily basis from well-meaning patients who struggle to make sense of all the information that is presented to them. This is the first of a...
Composite fillings are what most dental offices around the country use at this point. They are strong, plus they are also visually much more appealing than older forms of fillings. They are so visually appealing that at the Center for Cosmetic Dentistry we call these fillings restorations. A restoration is making something like new again...
Having sensitive teeth stinks. Plain and simple. It hurts to eat, drink, and sometimes, even venture outside in the wrong kind of weather. Thankfully, there are some things that you can do to help protect your teeth from extreme sensitivity. First, you need to speak with your dentist. He or she can help you figure...
Having sensitive teeth stinks. Plain and simple. It hurts to eat, drink, and sometimes, even venture outside in the wrong kind of weather. Thankfully, there are some things that you can do to help protect your teeth from extreme sensitivity. First, you need to speak with your dentist. He or she can help you figure...
Right now, there is no sure-fire way to reverse tooth decay. There are a few things that have shown promise in some, but they aren't a guarantee nor do they work for everyone. However, with each passing day, we get closer to a day where tooth decay may be something fixable. If you do what...
Right now, there is no sure-fire way to reverse tooth decay. There are a few things that have shown promise in some, but they aren't a guarantee nor do they work for everyone. However, with each passing day, we get closer to a day where tooth decay may be something fixable. If you do what...
[responsivevoice_button] After tooth loss, your missing teeth need to be replaced. Two options for replacing teeth are dental implants and dentures. But which one provides more benefits? Dental Implants [responsivevoice_button] Dental implants consist of titanium rods that are surgically placed in your jawbone. The rods fuse with your jawbone, and act as an anchor to...
Some people think that a bad oral habit is not really going to do much other than maybe hurt a tooth. However, there are some really bad oral habits that people need to stop doing, as they can have much larger consequences. If you do any of these bad habits, you need to stop doing...
Have you ever noticed that when you get a lot of rain and are forced to stay indoors more than normal, your breath tends to get worse? It’s not just in your mind. When there is a lot of rain, people tend to struggle more with bad breath than during any other type of weather...
Do you struggle to sleep at night? If so, it could be doing a number on your teeth. The inability to sleep can do a lot of damage to your teeth. Your mouth does its best healing at night. When you don’t sleep, your mouth struggles to heal. This means your mouth may go from...