Dental and Sedation Phobia People who fear the dentist are known as having ‘dental phobia’. However, some people feel even more fear when they hear the words ‘sedation dentistry’. Why is that? Well, in general terms, there are many people who simply think of ‘sedation’ as a complete loss of control. Others hear the word…
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Brushing Teeth Too Hard for Your Own Good
When Less is More for Your Oral Health Lots of people believe that brushing their teeth harder and longer than 2 minutes will make teeth cleaner and brighter. This is a common and unfortunate mistake. Teeth can take only so much pressure and the more pressure you apply, the more you damage the enamel that…
Does Your Smile Project The Real You?
A Smile is the Mirror to Who We Are It is said that our eyes are the mirror to our soul, but our smile also mirrors who we are and how we think of ourselves. If you are embarrassed by your smile, then you are allowing your teeth to dictate your mood. You will be…
Tooth Discoloration and Options for A Whiter Smile
Typical Causes of Tooth Discoloration We all know pretty much what can cause our teeth to stain or change color. The list includes cigarettes, coffee, red wine, tea, certain fruits and vegetables and colas. Then there is the natural discoloring of teeth caused by aging. Ageing causes enamel to thin and the tooth’s second layer,…
Adult Teeth with Gaps
Are You Losing Confidence in Your Smile due to Gaps? There are some famous people in the movie and fashion industry who are known for their individual smiles with gaps in their front teeth. Unfortunately for most of us, when gaps in adult teeth begin to enlarge, this could mean you have an oral health…
Make the Move from Partial Dentures to Dental Implants
Say Goodbye to Partial Dentures! With partial dentures, you have an appliance attached with metal to your surrounding remaining teeth. The gum portion is an uncomfortable plastic that will irritate your gums and make it difficult for you to speak. This apparatus needs much care, careful handling and daily removal for cleaning. And, as a…
Experiencing Tooth Loss
You Don’t Have to Age to Experience Tooth Loss Loose teeth in adults can result from various incidents. Trauma to teeth by a severe blow or fall can be damaging to teeth and cause tooth loss. Using your teeth as tools to open bottle caps, cracking ice cubes or tearing open bags with your teeth…
Living With Dental Fear
You are Not Alone! Fear of the dentist is real, especially in the senior citizen segment of the population. The reason? Senior citizens are the folks who had some of the worst experiences with dental care in the past because advanced research and pain-free dentistry was not available at that time. Somehow that fear has…
Have a Beautiful Smile at Any Age
Cosmetic and Implant Dentistry for Any Age The 21st century has brought many advances. People are more conscious and concerned for the health of their bodies and their teeth. Unfortunately, not everyone has the good fortune of naturally beautiful teeth. This is where cosmetic or implant dentistry can complete your efforts to look your best…
Are White Teeth on Your Wish List?
Don’t Wish for White…Make it Happen! Age, what we eat, what we drink and how we care for our teeth are all contributing factors in losing the luster and white color of our teeth. But now, with advanced technology, white teeth are just a treatement away. Get a Bright Smile with Whiter Teeth There are…
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