When most people hear the phrase “root canal” they think about something terrible that send shivers down their spine. However, this is a totally normal and quite frequent dental procedure. But there are some myths and misconceptions that tent to freak out patients. Because of these myths, many patients delay their root canal procedure because…
More than a year, we had to scrutinize every appointment, had to postpone most of our errands and had to decline almost every invitation that we received. Unprecedented risk management. One of the side effects of this “risk management” is that the majority of parents decided to skip on their children’s dental care appointments, even…
Celebrities on TV and film, musicians, actors all have picture perfect smiles. We’ve all noticed that. But how did they do it? Just like anyone of us, they haven’t been born with perfectly shaped and spaced, snow white teeth. Their perfect smile most of the time comes from porcelain dental veneers. You might want that…
Millions of people are affected by gum disease every year. According to some CDC studies, almost half of Americans above the age of 30 had some form of gum disease at least once in their life. Symptoms are really hard to notice if you’re not a dental professional, and most people find out that they…
When patients come to see us about a cracked tooth, we recommend that they take care of it as quickly as possible. Luckily there are a few options to choose from. Dental veneers and dental crowns are the most popular options. But the question remains…which one is the right one for you? The answer to…
When a tooth gets infected and you’re in a lot of pain, seems like that extracting it is the only solution. But let’s not jump to that conclusion just yet. Tooth extraction might be the easiest and quickest solution, but it might not be the best in the long run. Many people don’t know the…
You may think that tooth extraction is a simple and short process. Well, technically speaking it is. The actual process of tooth extraction doesn’t take as long as the aftercare. Tooth extraction involves a long chain of events in which you have to take care of the extraction site for a couple of weeks. Over…
The foundation of good oral hygiene is brushing your teeth properly and regularly. If you stick to a good daily routine of brushing and flossing, you will have a bright smile for longer, you’ll have less problems with cavities and won’t have to visit your dentist so often. How many times a day should we…
Painful gums are not only uncomfortable but can also give you reasons to worry. But, read and tender gums don’t always mean that you’re having dental problems as this is quite common. Gum inflammation can be caused by many things. Sometimes, even switching to a new toothpaste. We’ll discuss the possible causes of gum inflammation…
If you’re missing a few teeth, then your dentist will recommend to opt in for dental implants. And they are the best solution for this problem. However, many people hear different stories and myths about implants which make them hesitant. But before making a decision, you should check the facts and information. So what are…