Even before I went to dental school I became interested in dental implants due to my wife needing one shortly after we began dating in 2002. Tooth loss is not just limited to poor hygiene but can happen due to genetically missing teeth, accidental tooth fractures that can’t be repaired, and other various reasons. Before […]
How to Fix a Broken Tooth with a Dental Crown
Have you ever been eating and all of a sudden heard a crack? The next thing you know, there’s something hard in your food that shouldn’t be there. You run to the mirror and smile and there staring right at you, is your worst fear confirmed. A broken tooth! Don’t let a broken tooth turn […]
Do You Like Your Smile?
Do you like your smile? Or does the state of your teeth make you feel self-conscious when you talk? Possibly you find yourself hiding your smile in pictures? Maybe people wonder why you are always so straight faced in their photographs. If so, you’re not alone. Studies show that our smiles matter. Our health, self-esteem […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #1. Don’t Be a Stranger
Over the past nine weeks, we have shared practical tips for protecting your smile at home: how to brush, when to floss, what to eat, and which habits to break. Now we arrive at the tip that supports every other one on the list. No matter how diligent you are at home, there is no […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #2 The Dynamic Duo: Brushing and Flossing
When you hear the words Dynamic Duo, who comes to mind? Batman and Robin? Sherlock Holmes and Watson? The Lone Ranger and Tonto? Well, I’ve got a new duo for you: Brushing and Flossing! I admit that brushing and flossing may not sound exciting, but they pack a powerful one/two punch when it comes to […]
Top Ten List for Healthier Smiles – #3 Preventing Dental Bone Loss
You know the saying about not building your house on sand? The same holds true for our mouths. The roots of our teeth are surrounded by bone. This bone is the foundation for oral health. Lose enough bone and it jeopardizes your teeth. Bone loss is caused by periodontal (gum) disease. Think of periodontal disease […]