The pain and discomfort of a toothache can make it difficult to eat, sleep, and concentrate. You want relief, and you want it as soon as possible so you can get back to your day-to-day activities. Depending on what’s wrong with the tooth, a dentist might recommend either a root canal or tooth removal. While...
Dental crowns are a common and effective way to repair teeth that are cracked, broken, or weakened by decay. Traditionally, getting a crown involves two or more dental visits. First, the dentist removes decay and places a temporary crown. Then, after a period of healing, the dentist places a permanent crown that has been crafted...
These days, it’s hard to go a day without hearing about medications like Ozempic®, Wegovy®, and Mounjaro®. These GLP-1 drugs are becoming more popular and frequently prescribed because they are effective for helping patients manage diabetes and lose weight. Lots of patients take GLP-1s every week without trouble in their daily lives. But, GLP-1s can...
Do veneers stain? Depending on the material, they might, but whitening veneers is different from whitening teeth. Read this before you get veneers.
Patients needing dental implants often expect to have a new tooth, or set of teeth, after just one office visit. However, the tooth replacement process can take up to a year if other procedures, such as a bone graft, are needed first. We will discuss when a dentist may recommend a bone graft before implants...
Dental crowns have long been the preferred treatment option for repairing damaged teeth and fixing imperfections due to their ability to mimic the look and function of real teeth. Today’s modern crown materials are more durable and realistic than ever, and there are a couple of options that dentists prefer above the rest. Porcelain-fused-to-zirconia and...
Scrolling through Instagram and Tik Tok, it seems every influencer has an attractive, straight, bright smile. To attain that desirable look, patients with teeth that are chipped, misshapen, or discolored often seek cosmetic dental options to fix those flaws. Whitening can brighten teeth, while orthodontic treatment can straighten them. But sometimes, the best solution is...
Dental implants have become one of the most trusted ways to replace missing teeth. They provide a stable, long-lasting solution that looks and feels very natural. But patients may not realize there are two main types of implants used in dentistry: traditional dental implants and mini dental implants. While they are both designed to help...
Most people who get veneers do it for cosmetic reasons. But, people thinking about getting them often have a lot of questions about how veneers might affect their dental health. Do veneers harm or improve oral health? Will the teeth remain healthy under the veneers? Here, we’ll answer some common questions about veneers and explain...
When patients are told they need a dental implant, they are often surprised it’s a multi-step procedure. Unlike dentures or bridges which are removable, an implant is permanently placed into the jaw bone — and that bone needs to be strong enough to support it. If the jawbone is weakened for any reason, a procedure...