Historically, the need for a dental crown has meant that a tooth has lost its resiliency. Decay or other damage can impede a tooth’s ability to bite and chew, at least without discomfort or further damage. Because crowns were originally developed to restore the shape and structure of a tooth, there was very little attention […]
A dental injury, such as breaking a tooth mid-way through a bowl of popcorn, is an unpleasant surprise. This experience feels like an accident, at best. At worst, it can feel unnerving. Teeth are resilient! Our teeth have been biting and chewing all kinds of foods for many, many years. Why would one fail us […]
This is the time of year when families are thinking about upcoming schedules and how they will manage carpools and bake sales and sleepovers and more. Students are thinking about their new teachers and classes, about whom they may meet and what new interests await. Nowhere in the hubbub of back-to-school time would we be […]
Tooth sensitivity is a problem that can significantly diminish your enjoyment of everyday luxuries – like eating. Of course, eating is not a luxury; it’s a necessity. Considering how often we feed ourselves, we can see how sensitivity could create a heap of stress. We want to talk about the issue of tooth sensitivity because […]
Parenting is a never-ending process of care, instruction, and supervision – at least for a couple of decades. During the early childhood years, numerous yours are invested, and numerous dollars, to ensure a child’s healthiest possible development. We encourage our patients to include routine dental care into their realm of investments into their families. The […]
It is estimated that more than 36 million children engage in organized sports each year. From pee-wee football to high school baseball and soccer and wrestling, that is a whole lot of bumping and bruising going on! Statistics also demonstrate a large degree of concern on the part of parents watching their children on the […]
We all like to think that bad breath is something we can avoid. Many of us turn to mints to keep a hint of freshness in the mouth. Some people chew gum to keep the mouth from getting dry and “dirty.” There are several strategies that are commonly used to avoid or manage odor. Perhaps […]
On a day to day basis, most of us keep a pretty regular schedule. We know when we have to get up to get the kids out to school or get ourselves to work on time. We know what to eat to maintain a healthy body with sufficient energy to get through the day. We […]
If the very idea of seeing the dentist provokes deep-seated fear that drains the blood from your face, there is a good chance you are one of the approximately 40 million people who suffer from significant dental anxiety. This negative outlook on dentistry most often develops in childhood. Once you reach your adult years, fears […]
Veneers have been getting a lot of attention lately, as more people are expressing their admiration for celebrity smiles. It is now common knowledge that beautiful teeth are not a given; that many of those whom we would love to emulate have had work done. The thing is, when that work is a work of […]