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With the holidays approaching, there’s extra reason to smile The season of giving and the prospect of a new year lifts spirits and is a good reminder for what has been and what’s to come. As you take a moment to express gratitude and optimism, don’t forget to think about your oral health too. The

Let’s face it. Dental anxiety in children does happen, and it often begins with a single scary experience at the dentist that can turn into a lifetime of fear. We like to pump the brakes on this by making a trip to the dentist fun, comfortable and even an adventure to establish great oral health

Everyday flossing and toothbrushing cannot reach into periodontal pockets like the Perio Protect Method, which is the only bacteria-fighting medicine delivery system of its kind with FDA approval. Using a patented tray and sealing system, the Perio Protect Method reaches into periodontal pockets, the spaces surrounding teeth under the gumline where bacteria thrive. The solution

So, you’ve decided to go after your smile goals. No matter your age or lifestyle, Invisalign clear aligners are a convenient and comfortable option that will fit into your daily routine seamlessly. After a short consultation and a discussion about your cosmetic goals and any pain or discomfort you are experiencing, your doctor will take

Patients in need of replacing missing or damaged teeth have several options, including a combination of screw-like titanium posts and artificial teeth. Dental implants are available in various configurations depending on the course of treatment and give patients teeth that appear and function like real ones. Here’s an overview of five different types of dental

The first dental X-ray was developed right before the turn of the 20th century. Despite being one of the oldest medical imaging tools, doctors constantly turn to X-rays for medical and dental diagnoses. Today, patients benefit from ongoing advancement of medical imaging technology, including digital X-rays. These modernized X-rays are more convenient, affordable and emit

When dental offices began to reopen following COVID-19 restrictions, they implemented enhanced safety measures that keep patients safe. Some of these measures you’ll learn about have been standard operating procedure for a very long time while others are new. Here’s a glance at the dental protocols and enhanced safety measures that keep us safe from

Parents will always remember their baby’s first smile and first tooth. Keeping that smile happy and healthy for a lifetime starts with early dental care. But how early? Within six months of the magical moment when a child’s first tooth sprouts, you can begin to discuss the first dental visit. While it sounds early, it’s

If you’ve ever suffered a broken tooth, you know how painful it can be. The injury could require a crown or cap, which is designed as a new, protective shell for the damaged tooth. Made from various materials such as metal, gold, resin and porcelain, crowns fit over the tooth like a glove. Traditionally, crowns

During a regular visit to the dentist, you are likely to have a routine X-ray image made of one or more of your jaws. Using a ping of radiation, these black and white pictures depict teeth, bones and soft tissues — but they have limitations since they are only 2-dimensional images of a 3-dimensional space.