Once you have dental implants placed, their success or failure depends largely on how well the implants are maintained. Many people wrongly believe once they get implants, they no longer need to see the dentist. Although dental implants are easy to care for, they do...
Although many parents encourage their children to brush their teeth frequently, flossing often gets overlooked. Unfortunately, brushing alone doesn’t keep plaque and bacteria from building up between teeth. If left on teeth, plaque hardens into tartar, which increases...
Even though root canal treatment is a crucial part of dentistry because it saves many people’s teeth, there have been misconceptions about it for many years. People tend to fear the procedure and avoid having it done when dentists recommend it. Many patients wait...
Sedation dentistry is an excellent choice for patients who are extremely fearful and anxious regarding dental procedures, or for all patient types who are unable to control their bodies due to age, neurological disorder or other physical or mental difficulty. It can...
Many people are afraid of getting their wisdom teeth out based on horror stories from the internet or scary tales exaggerated by others. The best way to fight these fears is to learn more about the procedure and what you can truly expect. The first thing to know is...
The inner part of each of your teeth is called the pulp. It is located in the center of the teeth and extends through canals into the roots of each tooth. There are many nerves affiliated with this area of the teeth as well. When it becomes infected or damaged, it can...