“Laser dentistry” turns up often in dental marketing, usually attached to words like gentle, modern, or drill-free. If you have...

What Are “Prepless Crowns” — and Are They Really Different from Traditional Crowns?
Maybe you have seen an ad promising a brand-new smile with little or no drilling. Phrases like “prepless crowns” or...

What Is Enamel Shaping and What Can It Fix?
Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but not everyone wants to make major changes to their teeth. In some cases, like...

Dental Inlays and Onlays Explained: A Strong Middle Ground Between Fillings and Crowns
Small cavities need fillings, and badly damaged teeth need crowns, right? But what happens when a tooth falls somewhere in...

What Is a Frenectomy — and When Do Dentists Recommend One?
Even though it’s one of the most common procedures in dentistry, most people have never heard of it. A frenectomy...

What Is Gum Contouring — and When Do Dentists Recommend It?
When most people think about a smile, teeth are generally the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, gums also...

Do Sealants Really Protect Your Teeth?
You may have heard of a dental treatment called sealants— especially if you have taken a child to the dentist...

Do I Really Need a Night Guard? Signs Dentists Look For
There’s a lot of buzz about night guards lately, and whether you’ve heard about them in a Tik Tok, from...

Are “Biological Dentists” Different? What the Term Actually Means
The idea of “biological dentistry,” sometimes referred to as “holistic dentistry,” has been trending online for a while now. You...

What Are “No-Prep” Veneers?” Are They Too Good to Be True?
If you’ve ever seen an ad for Lumineers veneers or similar products, the promise sounds almost too good to be...
