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...

Teeth Whitening: What Affects the Color of Your Teeth?

Every human being is born with a different shade of tooth color. While some may be brighter white, or start with a grayer tint, there are a multitude of factors that can affect the original shade of your teeth over the course of time. Some of the issues that can...

Sedation Dentistry Myths

  Do you have fear or anxiety about visiting the dentist? Do the sights, smells and sounds of a dental office leave you uncomfortable and unsure? You are not alone! One of the most common fears shared by people is a fear of the dentist. To address this, the area...