How much does sedation dentistry cost? Okay, time for a quick game of “Would You Rather?”. Ready, don’t think just answer… Would you rather go to the dentist or have to crawl into a momma bear’s den covered in honey? If you answered the bear’s den either you’re some kind of Bear Whisperer or you’re…
Gum Disease. Yep, it’s about as pleasant as it sounds. (We’ll spare you the photos of swollen and bleeding gums. You’re welcome!) If you don’t treat it, eventually gum disease can result in loose gums. This causes little pockets to form between the teeth and gums which can become a playground for nasty bacteria. If…
Gum contouring helps even out your gum line. So instead of a gum line that looks like the Himalayas, you can have one that looks more like gently rolling hills. Whether or not to have gum contouring done is a personal decision. It’s more about looks than improving oral health. If you have uneven gums,…
You can think of a gum graft as like plastic surgery for your gums. It’s a surgery that’s used to treat more advanced cases of gum recession. Either a dentist or periodontist (a dentist who specializes in the treatment of gum disease) will perform the procedure. Gum recession affects between 4% an 12% of adults…
Dental bonding is an easy procedure where a tooth-colored resin is applied to areas of a tooth and then hardened using a special light. It is one of the most cost-effective cosmetic dentistry procedures out there. Issues Dental Bonding Can Help Fix It is used in many different cases, including: Filling cavities Repairing chipped or…
A dental crown is a covering which is placed over your tooth to improve its appearance. Unlike crowns you’d find on the head of a King or Queen, dental crowns typically aren’t covered in jewels. Though, like a regal crown, dental crowns could be made out of gold. Tooth crowns are used to help keep…
The chemicals used in e-cigarettes are just as damaging, if not moreso, to mouth cells than traditional cigarettes. This was the finding a recent study published in the journal Oncotarget. Even though e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, they do contain other harmful chemicals including nicotine. In the study, e-cigarette vapor was found to cause damage…
It used to be if you wanted straight teeth you had to pack your mouth with enough metal to build a skyscraper. Okay, maybe that’s a bit of an exaggeration. Metal braces are still popular and not nearly as bad as they used to be. However, thanks to the latest technology, you can now get…
One of the risks from dental implants is infection. And a major cause of these infections is bacterial biofilms. These biofilms are a slime-enclosed mass of bacteria that are notoriously hard to treat. Yeah, sounds pretty gross to us too. This is a big deal because infections are the main reason that dental implants can…
Have you lost multiple teeth due to age, gum disease or a jilted ex-lover? If so, All-On-4® dental implants are a popular, highly effective and more affordable option to replace multiple teeth in your mouth. With the All-On-4 techniques you can replace your entire upper and/or lower arch of teeth. This arch is supported by…