You should never feel twinges of shock-like pain in your teeth and when you do, you should bring it to our attention immediately. This is a sign that you have tooth sensitivity - something that can be caused by hot or cold food hitting your dentin, which is the layer of your tooth that's located...
No one wants to find out that they have a cavity and need to get a filling. While that is upsetting, it is important to get over that and start to make some choices. There are actually different types of fillings to choose from. Many may assume that the only type of filling is the...
Each year, as reported by the Oral Cancer Foundation, close to 50,000 cases of oral cancer are diagnosed in the United States. Research has shown that approximately 1 in 5 people will die every hour due to this diagnosis. The good news is that if detected and diagnosed early, oral cancer is preventable. The best...
Many people who were told they needed a crown to fix a tooth have wondered how long will that dental crown will last. The lifespan of a dental crown can range anywhere from 5-30 years, in some cases they have even lasted a lifetime. That is quite a range in the potential lifespan of a crown. My...
Acids can damage your teeth and not only make them look bad, but hurt you too. This is why you need to know as much as you can about acid damage, or erosion, and how to avoid it. We can help you as well if you need a dentist. If your teeth are suffering from...
In nearly all cases, once well fabricated porcelain dental veneers are put on teeth they will not come off. Veneers are typically adhered to teeth that have been trimmed down, allowing for the veneer to fit tightly against the natural tooth. This gives the veneer a more natural and seamless appearance. There are a select...
This post is the start of something I've been thinking about for a long time. Putting up photos of my work up on a regular basis. Showing off some of my dental art work and showing some of the less desirable dentistry that comes into my office and how we get our patients smiles back....