It happens to a lot of people the same way: you’re looking at a photo of yourself or checking your reflection in the mirror, and there it is. One tooth suddenly looks darker than the others. The darker tone could be grey, yellow, or even brown, and because it looks different than the rest of...
School is back in session, and with it comes sports like soccer, football, basketball, and hockey. All of these offer a great way for kids to stay active, but they also offer plenty of opportunities to be hit in the mouth. In fact, research shows that as many as 52% of children aged 11–13 have...
According to CareQuest Institute’s State of Oral Health Equity in America survey, around 27% of adults in the United States go without dental insurance. Often, people without insurance end up skipping dental checkups and cleanings and put off fixing serious dental problems to avoid the costs. Unfortunately, this often leads to more problems and expenses...
Your tooth feels fine. It doesn’t hurt, it isn’t sensitive, and it looks normal in the mirror. Then, at a routine checkup, the dentist points to an old filling and says it should be replaced. If you have ever left an appointment like that wondering whether the recommendation was really necessary, you are not alone. ...
Maybe your partner says you sound like a coffee grinder at 2 a.m. Maybe your dentist spotted worn-down spots on your molars. Or maybe you keep waking up with a jaw that feels like it worked the night shift. However you found out you grind your teeth, you now face a choice. Your dentist can...
Many dental offices now advertise same-day crowns as a faster, more convenient option than the traditional version. But a crown needs to be strong enough to restore a tooth after it’s been severely damaged and durable enough to hold up over years of use. So, many patients wonder if making a crown in just one...
If you have school-age children, you have probably heard other parents talk about dental sealants, or maybe your child’s dentist has recommended them. Sealants are one of the most common ways to prevent cavities in kids, but many parents still have questions. This guide answers them so you can make the right choice for your...
“Laser dentistry” turns up often in dental marketing, usually attached to words like gentle, modern, or drill-free. If you have seen the phrase on a practice website and wondered what it actually involves, the short answer is that it is not a single procedure. It is a category of tools. A dental laser is an...
Maybe you have seen an ad promising a brand-new smile with little or no drilling. Phrases like “prepless crowns” or “no-prep dental crowns” show up a lot in cosmetic dentistry marketing. The idea sounds great. Who would not want a new tooth without the usual shaving and reshaping? However, traditional crowns typically require reshaping the...
Everyone wants a beautiful smile, but not everyone wants to make major changes to their teeth. In some cases, like when someone has slightly uneven teeth or a little chip on their tooth, treatments like veneers are overkill and not the best option. In these situations, a dentist might recommend a simpler solution—enamel shaping. What...