It is very common for young adults to skip the dentist, either intentionally or not intentionally. Some young adults skip the dentist because they forget to find and setup a dental appointment after they move. Other young adults might have had bad experiences when they were younger and put off going back to the dentist. …
Millions of Americans have expressed that they dislike their smiles. Whether it is because of staining, crooked teeth, damage to teeth, or missing teeth, it can be difficult to smile for photos or in public. Because of this, many dentists that provide cosmetic and restorative dental services, also provide a “smile makeover” service. A smile …
Dental injuries are extremely common. As dentists we see patients weekly with damaged teeth, issues with a filling, or severe toothache or other symptoms. But as an individual, it might come out of nowhere when you or your child has a dental emergency. It can be scary to not know what to do, what will …
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In the dental chair, you have heard your dentist ask “how often do you floss” or “what is your brushing schedule looking like” but you have likely never heard a dentist ask you if you are remembering to use mouthwash every day. That said, mouthwash commercials and products in stores often treat mouthwash as the …
Taking care of your child’s teeth is the best way to help their smiles. At a young age your kids will look to you as an example, and need your help throughout the process. In this article, we want to discuss the best timeline for helping kids go from having their teeth brushed by you, …
Getting a filling is one of the most common ways to address & stop dental decay before the rest of a tooth is infected. If your tooth is showing signs of decay and the decay is spreading into the tooth, the smartest thing to do is removed the decayed section of the tooth and use …
A common mistake made by parents is putting off important healthcare visits for their child. One health visit that is often overlooked is a visit to a family dentist. Many parents wrongly assume they can wait until a child has most or all of their teeth. However, it is recommended that a child see a …
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There are many reasons a young adult might not be seeing the dentist twice a year. It could be that you don’t have insurance, or maybe you moved and finding a new dentist hasn’t been the highest priority. Whatever the reason, there are plenty more reasons you want to to get back to the dentist …
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One of the most common solutions for a missing adult tooth is a dental implant. Compared to dental bridges they last longer and are more durable. But just because they are more durable, that doesn’t mean they are invulnerable. For a variety of reasons it is possible to damage your dental implant. If you implant …
One procedure that many patients dread hearing is root canal. Root canals have probably one of the worst reputations. However, this reputation might not be fully deserved. Root canals have their reputation purely because of the old way they were performed, but over the last few decades the procedure has changed quite a bit. And …