Congratulations! You’ve survived a root canal procedure. Contrary to popular belief, root canal treatment isn’t nearly as painful as its...
Invisalign Trays Cracking: Patient Experiences, and What to Do
“What if my Invisalign cracks?” It’s a common question patients have. In fact, after we wrote about the phenomenon last...
Intraoral Scanners: The Cutting Edge of Dental Impressions
Technology in modern dentistry is constantly advancing. From the front office where digital patient records are replacing paper files to...
3 Secret Links Between Motherhood, Pregnancy, and Oral Health Hidden in All That Dental Marketing
There’s mountains of advice out there for expecting parents, and a lot of that information is either contradictory or has...
Periodontal Scaling and Root Planing—Are They Necessary?
Nearly half of adults over the age of 30 will be told by their dentist at some point that their...
Are Dental Crowns Safe? The 411 on Dental Crown Toxicity
In an age where mindful consumers are overwhelmed with a wide range of facts, figures and news, many patients are...
Are Teeth Whitening Strips Worth It?
Consumers face a lot of options in the search for a brighter, whiter smile. It’s no wonder that teeth whitening...
What is Teledentistry? And Should You Try It?
Teledentistry is dentistry done through information technology, rather than through person-to-person contact between a patient and a dentist. While that...
What You Should Know About Vaping and Oral Care
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....