Understanding Dental Pain and Bacterial Infections

Posted on: 3 November 2016

Even though oral piercings have been done for decades, there are still dental risks that are associated with them. Unfortunately, some people who have gotten piercings are unaware of those risks and end up suffering complications. To avoid those complications, it is important that you understand the potential risks and what you can do to lessen the chances that you will have problems. What Risks Are Associated With Oral Piercings? [Read More]

Posted on: 21 October 2016

When celebrities flash their pearly whites, those mega-watt smiles are often due to cosmetic dentistry. Dental implants, veneers, and in-office whitening all take not-so-great smiles to the next level. If you want to join the ranks of the paparazzi-ready, find a cosmetic dentist who meets your needs. Check out these simple steps for connecting with a dentist who's right for you. List Your Needs Do you want a whiter smile? Is that it? [Read More]

Posted on: 21 October 2016

Nearly everyone knows that cavities are a threat to the health of teeth, but you might be surprised to learn that there's another way teeth can be broken down. This disorder is called tooth resorption, and it can happen to anyone, regardless of their oral hygiene. Read on to learn more about tooth resorption, how it happens, and how it's treated. Unrelated To Oral Hygiene Tooth resorption is a process that's completely unrelated to your oral hygiene. [Read More]

Posted on: 4 October 2016

If you are missing some teeth and considering having dental implants, your dentist may require you have work done to your jaw bone or sinus area before the implants can be started. One of the most common problems is not having enough bone to hold the titanium posts securely in place. Another issue is not having a high enough bone before the sinuses in your cheek area. There are procedures that can be done to rectify these issues that results in roughly 95 percent of all implant procedures succeeding. [Read More]