June 18, 2021
According to a survey of dental offices across the United States, an estimated one in eight adults experiences dental sensitivity. This issue can be caused by enamel erosion, an untreated cavity, or even genetic predisposition, and while some of these cases require treatment from a dentist, others can be remedied by desensitizing toothpastes. Read on… (more…)
May 8, 2021
Dental implantation provides a way to regain the functionality and smile aesthetics that you’ve been missing. Better yet, the procedure boasts a 95% success rate. On rare occasions, an implant will fail. Thus, you need to know what the signs are so that you can take swift and effective action. Continue reading to learn about… (more…)
March 6, 2021
If you’ve suffered significant tooth loss, dentures are a convenient option to complete your smile. They’ve undergone several improvements over the years to enhance their fit and function; however, they’ll always have their limitations. You’ve heard implant-retained dentures can solve the disadvantages of a traditional prosthesis, but do they really make a difference? Yes! Here… (more…)
November 23, 2020
Who doesn’t want to have a straight smile? While many of us aren’t born with perfectly aligned teeth, with modern dental technology, there are several different options to choose from so you can work towards straightening your pearly whites. Invisalign is becoming more popular because it does just that without forcing the patient to endure… (more…)
December 16, 2019
It’s a bitterly cold, snowy day in Brandon, but you and your partner decide to make the most of it by having a snowball fight. As the two of you relive your childhood and have loads of fun, something happens; one of your teeth is knocked out after you’re pelted in the face. Suddenly, you… (more…)
September 20, 2019
As you’ve probably heard on the news, vaping – the use of e-cigarettes – is not quite the safe alternative to traditional cigarettes that it was claimed to be. In fact, when it comes to oral health, many of the effects are similar to that of traditional tobacco products. If you’ve been thinking of taking… (more…)
August 3, 2019
Most of us don’t floss nearly as much as we should. Maybe we don’t think we have time for it, maybe it hurts our gums, or maybe we just don’t feel like it. However, using dental floss every day is so crucial to your oral health that there’s no excuse not to do it. It’s… (more…)
May 31, 2019
Has your dental bridge reached its maximum lifespan or is it starting to fail? Flossing around your bridge is a headache, and you’d like to simplify your life. You’ve also noticed you natural teeth that hold your restoration in place are left defenseless to decay. The American Academy of Implant Dentistry recommends replacing your outdated… (more…)
March 18, 2019
When it comes to replacing missing teeth, dental implants are considered to be the “gold standard.” That’s because they are surgically inserted into the underlying jawbone, and they function like teeth roots. While the process has an overall success rate of 95%, the longevity of a dental implant depends greatly on how well it’s cared… (more…)
February 10, 2019
Teeth can turn yellow for many reasons. Some of the chief causes of this problem include tobacco use, alcohol consumption, and lack of regular oral hygiene. Teeth whitening may be able to help by removing built-up stains and restoring your smile to its former glory.
