Since most people do not enjoy sitting in a dentist’s chair, it is easy for most of us to use a variety of preventive techniques so that we don’t have to suffer through a dental appointment often. Regular, twice-a-year checkups are crucial to preventing future...
Misalign or crooked teeth look unappealing, but are also difficult to clean. This makes it easier to contract periodontal diseases. Traditionally, the solution to this problem has been braces. These can be uncomfortable, painful to wear and are not particularly...
If you have a cold chill run down your spine just thinking about a dental appointment, you are not alone. Thousands of dental patients have an unnatural fear of going to their dentist, many of these people have such fear that they avoid visiting the dentist altogether...
The great English Romantic poet John Keats famously wrote that, "A thing of beauty is a joy forever.” He wasn't talking about a happy, healthy smile there, but he well could have been. Smiles are one of the few aspects of human existence which can be said to be truly...
Gum disease is a leading cause of tooth loss. Gum disease can be inflammation in the gums that progresses to a sticky plaque on the teeth that is caused by mucus and other particles. Brushing, flossing, and routine dental cleaning can remove plaque from the teeth. If...