What makes a great smile? Straight, white teeth, of course. But don’t forget about the gums. The size and shape of gum tissue can impact the overall look of a person’s mouth. Some opt for laser gum reshaping, a surgical procedure that can correct the gumline. Gums that come down too low can create what’s...
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Where to Go for Emergency Dental Care During the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Outbreak
As of right now, most U.S. states have suspended elective procedures in dental practices. But this leaves the question: What about dental emergencies? Where should you go, and what should you do, if you have one? (And what counts as a dental emergency, anyway?) While many are turning to their local hospital emergency rooms (ERs),...
Don’t Let a Dental Emergency Ruin Your Holiday: What to Do Until You Can See a Dentist
Your dentist’s office is closed for the holidays, and you have a dental emergency. How are you supposed to eat, drink, and be merry? Luckily, most problems with teeth or dental work are not serious health issues. Instead, they’re usually more about discomfort that puts a damper on the festivities. Luckily there are things people...
Tooth Replacement at Home: Is there a DIY Solution for a Lost Tooth?
A missing tooth can create problems with the alignment of your jaw and for the rest of your teeth as they gradually move to fill in the blank space. Lost teeth can also affect your speech or make it hard to bite and chew. But even more embarrassing is the social stigma that can come...
How Do You Straighten Crooked Teeth? What Works, and What to Avoid
Everyone wants a nice smile. Crooked teeth are often cited as one of the top things people hate most about their own bodies. But you don’t have to live with them. So how do you straighten crooked teeth? Dental science has given us a number of options for correcting crooked teeth. Sometimes what is needed...