We all know celebrities with smiles that make heads turn. But what some people do not realize is that many...
New Dental Technology: Detecting Cavities With Diode Lasers
For more than 100 years dental radiographs, more commonly called x-rays, have been the primary method for detecting cavities. But...
What Halloween Candy Can You Eat With Braces?
Is there anything more frightening than saying “no” to candy around Halloween? For kids with braces, that horror is all...
What Is A Tooth Abscess? And Is It Serious?
If you have severe, throbbing tooth pain along with a pocket of pus near the base of your tooth, you...
How Long Does it Take Lingual Braces to Work?
Lingual braces have the power of traditional braces without the obvious “metal mouth” look. They work with the same type...
Can You Get Dental X-Rays While Pregnant?
Dental x-rays are an important part of every dentist’s toolkit for detecting cavities and other issues in a patient’s mouth....
How to Fill a Tooth Gap–and What You’ll Have to Pay for It
Some people don’t mind having a gap between teeth. In fact, some celebrities—Michael Strahan and Anna Paquin are two examples—are...
Teeth Bonding: Before and After
Dental bonding is a restoration technique that can fix some common cosmetic issues and improve the appearance of a patient’s...
What are Dental Veneers, and Are They Worth the Money?
For anyone who has ever wanted to hide their teeth, there is a way to permanently improve a smile. Dental...
What is a Composite Dental Filling?
When the dentist finds a cavity and recommends a filling, the patient will probably have some questions. What will the...