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...
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...
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...
Small cavities need fillings, and badly damaged teeth need crowns, right? But what happens when a tooth falls somewhere in between? Introducing dental inlays and onlays. Sometimes called “partial crowns,” these custom restorations are designed specifically to fit your tooth’s shape, size, and bite and are used to repair moderate decay or fractures while preserving...
Even though it’s one of the most common procedures in dentistry, most people have never heard of it. A frenectomy is usually recommended in connection with tongue-tie or lip-tie in babies, braces in teens, or gum problems in adults. If a dentist or specialist has brought up a frenectomy for you or your child, the...
When most people think about a smile, teeth are generally the first thing that comes to mind. Yet, gums also play an important role in the way a smile looks. Some people’s gums are more noticeable than others, and some don’t show at all. When a patient isn’t happy with the appearance of their gums,...
You may have heard of a dental treatment called sealants— especially if you have taken a child to the dentist recently. But you might not know what they are, how they work, or if sealants are worth it. We will explain how this common dental treatment can help build a strong foundation for a healthy...