The popularity of electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) and vaping has soared in recent years. The promise of fewer health risks than...
National Oral Cancer Awareness Month: A Great Time to Schedule a Dental Checkup
The Dental Health Society strongly encourages dental checkups every six months as part of a successful oral health care plan....
How Does Dental Pulp Get Infected?
Deep inside the center of every tooth is an area called the pulp chamber. An infection in the pulp chamber...
Types of Dental X-Rays and Why You Need Them
Good dental health should include regular visits to the dentist. In addition to a thorough examination of the mouth and...
Teeth Whitening for Smokers
Everyone wants a nice smile with bright, white teeth. Many things can stain teeth, but if you smoke, keeping your...
Big Trends in Dental Technology: 3D Imaging and “Cone Beam” Computed Tomography (CBCT)
The technology used in modern dentistry is always changing and progressing. Many dentists stay on top of these technological advances,...
What Can You Do to Replace a Lost Tooth?
Dentists are dedicated to saving teeth, but sometimes their patients still lose them. Accidents or other injuries may knock teeth...
Are Dental Crowns and MRI a Dangerous Combination?
When cavities can’t be fixed with a typical filling, covering the tooth with a dental crown is often the next...
What’s the Difference Between a Dentist and an Endodontist?
Most people know, generally, what a dentist does. But what about an endodontist? Less than 3% of dentists go on...
Does My Kid Really Need to See a Dentist?
When it comes to a child’s health, some parents may not place as much importance on their dental health as...