Your dental veneers represent an investment in improving the cosmetic appeal of your smile. With proper care your veneers have the potential to provide you with a perfect smile for many years to come. It’s important to remember that dental veneers are thin porcelain shells cemented over your natural teeth. While the porcelain material the veneers are made from isn’t... read more »

If you play sports—or if your child plays sports—you probably know how important it is to wear a mouthguard. A custom mouthguard can protect your falling out, cracking, and chipping. Your dentist can even create a custom mouthguard that will offer you more comfort and protection. But, aside from the risk of damaging your teeth, did you know that athletes... read more »

Bruxism (teeth grinding and clenching) often occurs while you sleep as a coping method for dealing with stress experienced during the day. Teeth grinding is when you rub your teeth back and forth against each other while teeth clenching is when you press your upper and lower teeth tightly together. Bruxism is common among children and they usually grow out... read more »

Your teeth love a good tooth brushing and flossing session, but that is not the only thing in your mouth that benefits from your attention to good oral care. Your gums, which cushion and support your teeth, are a good indicator of your general health which can let you know when something is off. Bleeding gums can be a helpful... read more »

Have you ever heard about a friend visiting the dentist only to have lasers used in his or her treatment? Or have you heard of a dentist advertising the benefits of laser dentistry? Do you ever wonder what said benefits could be, or if laser dentistry is even safe? Fortunately, most dentists will tell you that lasers are safe for... read more »

Have you ever been told that you need to brush your tongue? Have you made an effort to make it a normal part of your dental routine? If not, should you? Cleaning your tongue isn’t actually necessary, especially if you brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes at a time, floss daily, and visit a dentist every six... read more »

What have you heard about cavities? Have you ever wondered what’s fact and what’s fiction? If you have, we’re here to give you a few facts to separate the two. Cavities in Kids: If you’ve heard that children get more cavities than adults, that rumor is outdated. In the last few decades, the number of cavities in school-aged children has... read more »

Smile improvement can be daunting to think about for those who aren’t sure where to start. With all of the options out there, it can be difficult to know which will be best for you and your teeth. Dental bonding and veneers are common cosmetic dental procedures used for small repairs and can be great options for improving your smile.... read more »

From long teeth to pricey ones, here are a few record setting teeth. Most Teeth At Birth Babies usually don’t show their teeth until they are 6-12 months old, but not Sean Keaney of England. He was born with 12 teeth in his mouth, which were extracted to prevent problems. 18 months later, he grew a full set of teeth.... read more »