Dental crowns and bridges are made to last. With proper care, you can enjoy the restorative benefits of your crowns and bridges for a lifetime. However, if not treated properly, they can become loose or fall out completely. The following tips can help you care for...
One of the most commonly used methods of relieving a patient’s dental anxiety is nitrous oxide sedation dentistry, also known as inhalation sedation. Over one-third of dental professionals utilize nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as “laughing gas”, to...
Cosmetic dentistry offers many types of procedures, from porcelain veneers to teeth whitening or bleaching. Whether you are doing something more involved, like a restorative dental bridge and crown treatment, or something more straightforward, such as veneers, you...
No one is thrilled about getting a root canal, but having this dental procedure is better than losing the tooth completely. If tooth decay is not treated, it advances inside the tooth and infects the pulp. A root canal is performed to replace the infected pulp with a...
No one wants to have a root canal, but this conservative dental treatment often gets a bad rap. Root canals are used to repair damaged teeth and prevent the need for extraction. Many people don’t realize that missing teeth can have serious oral health consequences,...
One of the most common fears shared by people is a fear of the dentist. Patients can postpone necessary dental work due to fear of pain or needles. Just the sights, sounds and smells of a dentist’s office can lead to anxiety and increased heart rate for many people....