The Star-Studded History of Veneers
August 6, 2018
If your teeth are cracked, stained, or otherwise damaged, cosmetic dentistry can greatly improve the appearance of your smile. Dentists use crowns, bridges, implants, onlays and veneers for smile makeovers
What Do Denture Wearers & Astronauts Have in Common?
July 29, 2018
The answer: Bone loss. A common legend says that an astronaut who returned to Earth after an extended stay on a space station had bones so weak that he broke his arm lifting a tea cup.
5 Things You Didn’t Know From Dental Care History in the U.S.
July 22, 2018
We'll bet the early history of dental care and dentists in the United States is far more interesting that you would have guessed, filled with famous names and genius innovations
What Is a Deep Cleaning?
July 14, 2018
Most dental patients come into the office twice a year for a teeth cleaning. However, some patients are told that they need to get a deep cleaning instead, and that they need to see us more often than twice a year.
Why on Earth Do Implants Cost So Much?
July 6, 2018
Dental implants are the top-of-the-line when it comes to natural and functional replacements for missing teeth, but that excellence can come with a hefty price tag. Replacing missing teeth can have a positive effect on your health,
What Is Laughing Gas & What’s So Funny About It?
June 28, 2018
Laughing gas is the common name for an inhaled sedative, used in dental care and in medical care. Laughing gas gets its name from the feeling of well-being and giddiness that it can cause.
Dental Lasers Are Awesome & Here’s Why
June 20, 2018
The use of lasers in dentistry may sound a bit like science fiction, but it's actually scientific fact! Laser technology was first applied to dentistry in the early 1960s and has been gaining popularity ever since.
The Science Behind Teeth Whitening
June 12, 2018
In a world filled with whitening toothpastes and drugstore whitening kits, it’s important to know that the most effective teeth whitening treatment still comes from your dentist.
Not Everyone Loses All Their Baby Teeth (Milk Teeth)!
June 5, 2018
While most people finish losing their primary teeth (also called baby teeth or milk teeth) by age 12, there are some adults who still have at least one baby tooth!