If you are missing a single tooth or multiple teeth, there are a number of options you can choose from that can restore your smile and help you chew food better. These options include implants, bridges, and partials. All have their advantages and disadvantages. The best option for you m...
Read MoreDental offices in Florida have been directed by the governor's office to cease performing elective services until at least May 8th. Gov. Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-72 to dentists and other medical providers -- like hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, office surge...
Read MoreWhen you brush your teeth, do you brush up and down or side to side? Which is the best way to brush is a question dental researchers have been grappling with for many years. And now with the rise of electric toothbrushes that features spinning brush heads, the debate is even more complicated. ...
Read MoreMany people with bad breath have no idea other people can notice it. Yet bad breath can affect your popularity, your career, and even your family life. Avoiding bad breath should be a priority for anybody who interacts regularly with other people. It's especially important for people wh...
Read MoreThere are certain foods that can have a negative effect on your smile. But if you eat them in moderation and are consistently following good oral health habits, there aren't any foods you can't enjoy once in a while. So why are some foods bad for your teeth? It all depends on what they ...
Read MoreSummer is winding down and fall is right around the corner. So in just a few weeks, kids will be going back to school. Many schools require students entering first grade, freshman year of high school, and first year of college to have comprehensive dental checkups prior to the start of ...
Read MoreIf you have ever visited a new dentist or gone to your current dentist's office after being away for a while, one of the first things the dental technician probably did was take a set of X-rays of your teeth. In medicine, X-rays are used to see the bones inside your body to look for fra...
Read MoreNot that long ago, one of the most common ways dentists treated dental issues was extraction. If a patient had a sore tooth or cracked of broken enamel, many dentists would simply pull it out. This isn't ancient history, either. Tooth extraction was a commonplace dental "treatment" up u...
Read MoreDentists often get a bad rap, especially around the holidays. That's because we are constantly urging our patients to avoid sugary treats that can cause cavities. During the holidays, however, it's practically impossible to escape all those delicious temptations. From sugar cookies to c...
Read MoreThere are a lot of different specialties with the dental profession. There are oral surgeons who specialize in performing procedures on the teeth and gums. There are orthodontists whose main job is to straighten crooked teeth. There are even those who specialize in cosmetic dentistry such as veneers...
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