Sedation Dentistry: Pros of IV Sedation

For patients who suffer from dental fear and anxiety, dental sedation can mean the difference in getting critical oral health care. One option for relieving dental fears and keeping calm during dental procedures is IV sedation. Administered with a small needle, there...

History of Teeth Whitening

The desire for a brighter, whiter smile is one that has been present long before there was a written history. There is evidence that as early as 3000 BCE, people used sticks to clean their teeth. The earliest evidence of toothbrushes are those made of animal hair in...

Is Dental Sedation Safe?

Few people look forward to a visit to the dentist. No matter your age, having someone rummage around your mouth with sharp tools is not very appealing. However, proper dental care is vitally important both to your oral and overall health. Fortunately, if you’re...

The Pros and Cons of Teeth Whitening Strips

Teeth whitening has become one of the most popular cosmetic dental treatments for brightening a dingy smile. One of the most common methods for at-home whitening are teeth whitening strips. Whitening strips utilize thin strips of plastic that are coated with bleaching...

Tips for Preventing Root Canal Therapies

Having natural, beautiful, healthy teeth is an excellent goal. No patient goes to the dentist hoping for a dental treatment like a root canal, and if you and your dentist work together, you can take steps now by following these tips to keep the chances low that you’ll...

How Dental Veneers Got Their Start in Hollywood

Dental veneers, when viewed in the timeline of cosmetic dentistry procedures, are very new. The earliest forms of cosmetic dentistry appear in the form of dentures made of ivory and bone near 700 BCE. By 200 CE, gold was being used to fabricate simple dental crowns...