Many people wonder whether it’s necessary to keep dental appointments for regular checkups and cleanings, and how beneficial they actually are. Getting your teeth professionally cleaned to get rid of disease-causing bacteria that has hardened on the surface of your teeth (as tartar) actually helps to prevent most dental issues, including gum disease, cavities, and …

Invisalign system treatment has been gaining popularity as an alternative orthodontic treatment to the traditional metal braces. The new technology is just as effective for treating most orthodontic issues and improving your smile, but it uses clear aligners that are more comfortable, hygienic, and discrete.  The Invisalign system uses a series of custom-made removable aligners …

The Invisalign system is used to correct mild to moderate orthodontic issues such as overcrowded or protruding teeth, malocclusion or bad bite, or under/cross/overbites. Many people prefer Invisalign over traditional braces because: The clear aligners are less noticeable  The aligners are removable, which makes it easier to maintain your normal diet and oral care routine.  …

Many people are concerned that having root canal therapy will be painful, which is not true. The root canal treatment is carried out under local anesthetic, which makes it completely painless.  Root canal therapy aims to remove the damaged pulp tissue (tooth nerve and blood vessels), as well as any root infection from the root …

It’s not right that root canal therapy is often considered as one of the worst dental procedures to endure. What many people don’t understand is that the procedure itself is not as invasive as the tooth replacement options that would have to follow if you actually lost the tooth. Actually, there are more benefits of …

A dental exam and cleaning are two different procedures that are typically performed in a single appointment but involve different things that are equally important for your long-term oral health.   Dental Cleaning Professional teeth cleaning requires the dentist to use special instruments to remove calculus (hardened plaque) from the surface of your teeth and polish …

Many people wonder whether it’s necessary to keep each and every dental appointment for regular checkups and cleanings, and how beneficial they actually are. Getting your teeth professionally cleaned to get rid of disease-causing bacteria that has hardened on the surface of your teeth (as tartar) actually helps to prevent most dental issues, including gum …

The two types of dental veneers are custom-made into thin layers that are bonded to the front surface of your teeth to improve their form and appearance. That said, the placement of composite veneers is different from that of porcelain veneers, which makes them ideal for different kinds of people and situations, where one option …

Dental veneers are a common cosmetic treatment for discolored, chipped, worn down, or fractured teeth. They are color-matched to the current shade of your other teeth to create a uniform look. But unlike natural teeth, porcelain veneers cannot be stained, discolored, or bleached to change their color. So over time, your natural teeth will discolor, …

If you have ever considered brightening your smile or fixing your discolored, chipped, crooked, or misshapen teeth, then you may be a good candidate for cosmetic dentistry. Common treatments include: Teeth Whitening or Bleaching Bleaching is one of the most popular cosmetic dental procedures. It lightens teeth that have been discolored or stained by age, …