One of the most important roles as a parent is making sure your child is healthy and developing. A big part fo the first years of their life is making sure you make appointments with doctors and dentists that can help track their health, prevent problems in the future, and address any issues with development. …
Losing an adult tooth can affect you both aesthetically and functionally. While many patients are immediately concerned about how their smile will look with a missing tooth, a missing tooth can also have lasting affects on your oral health including changing bite alignment, face structure, and potentially leading to other future dental issues. For that …
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Dental crowns are often recommended for a variety of reasons. Crowns are installed after severe damage to the chewing surface of a tooth, as part of a dental bridge, or after some root canal procedures. When it comes to dental crowns there are two main methods that impact how long it takes to get a …
Our teeth are pretty strong but they are not completely indestructible. Over the years they can get damaged for a variety of reasons from issues with dental decay or injury. When that happens it is often important to consider adult tooth replacement options. One adult tooth replacement option is dental implants. Many people choose dental …
A break in a tooth can be a serious issue. In many cases, cracks, chips, and breaks in a tooth are all reasons to immediately call an emergency dentist and make a quick dental appointment. However, there are some instances where a broken tooth is simply cosmetic in nature. Even so, you shouldn’t wait to …
Tooth loss can be a serious problem for adults. As kids, we might have looked forward to the feeling of a tooth getting loose as it was a sign of growing up. But one thing many adults might not be aware of is how common tooth loss is as they get older. Even with great …
It is fall again! As kids head back to school you might notice your local grocery store or local pharmacy is already putting out Halloween decorations and of course candy. As family dentists, a common question we hear is whether or not kids should eat a lot of Halloween candy, or if that will cause …
A common dental issue many men and women have is that their teeth are misshapen, chipped, cracked, uneven, or not symmetrical. In many cases, these issues with a smile are not health concerns and are purely cosmetic. That said, millions of Americans have expressed that they are embarrassed to smile or have photos taken because …
Dental crowns are often recommended when a tooth is damaged or as part of of a dental bridge or root canal procedure. Dental crowns are small tooth shaped caps that replace the chewing surface of a tooth. There are a variety of materials that can be used for crowns that have different pros and cons. …
Adult tooth loss can be a big problem. Whether caused by an immediate injury or caused by age and dental decay over time, not only can there be cosmetic issues with a lost adult tooth, but there are often health-related concerns as well. That is why there are a few different solutions. For a single …