Getting braces as a child or teenager is not really that big of a deal. The biggest thing you have to worry about is convincing your teenager it is not the end of the world. What about adults though? Is there some medical benefit to getting braces as an adult or is it just for…
A dentist is a pretty phenomenal person. There are so many different dental conditions – and they are supposed to know about them all. This is true even of the rare ones that do not pop up very often. There are some conditions a dentist may never encounter in his or her entire career, but…
A visit to your dentist is stressful enough – then your dentist starts talking to the assistant in what sounds like a foreign language. If it stresses you out to not have a clue what your dentist is talking about then here is a short list of terminology that you should know before you next…
Contrary to what some may think about how prestigious health and dental care might be for US presidents, not every president throughout history was as lucky as current presidents to have a chance at a perfect smile. Look at these five presidents who had bad teeth. George Washington Likely George Washington’s teeth are the most…
You may have more control over whether you develop heart disease later on in life than previously thought. Although research is still ongoing, there is some proof that gingivitis, which causes inflammation and bleeding of the gums, has a link to heart disease, once it arrives at the periodontal disease stage. What is the link?…
Gingivectomy is the technical name for the procedure people tend to know more commonly as a gum lift. This is a procedure conducted by a cosmetic dentist to reshape an individual’s gums. The goal being to provide the individual with a more visually appealing smile. Reasons People Have Their Gums Reshaped There are a plethora…
Promoting proper oral hygiene with your child is an extremely important part of being a parent. However, there has always been a fairly heated debate regarding how important it actually is. After all, your children lose their first set of teeth. Is making sure teeth they are going to lose anyway are in pristine condition…
There are a ton of great reasons for you out there to quit smoking and many people have turned to the new mainstream alternative – electronic cigarettes. The thing is, without the FDA having proper control and regulation on e-cigarettes, there is now way to truly know how safe they are, or aren’t. While there…
A dental visit can be a traumatizing experience at any age; but going to the dentist as a child(ren) could be frightening. As with doctor visits your child may cry, kick, and scream throughout the entire appointment. Do not let this deter you from finding the right Pediatric Dentist to fit the needs for you…
If you are dealing with an impacted or infected wisdom tooth, you might be wondering why you have them to begin with. After all, you have other teeth to chew with and all they do is cause pain. Researchers have been asking the same question, especially since for nearly a third of the population, wisdom…