Not everybody is blessed with a perfect set of teeth. Many have crooked and misaligned teeth, spaces between teeth, or overlapping teeth. Individuals who are concerned with the aesthetics of such misaligned teeth would typically seek out an orthodontist who would suggest braces, i.e., metal brackets fixed on teeth and connected by wires to push […]
The iTero Digital Impression Scanner is the latest invention in the dental equipment that allows technicians to take precise 3D digital photographs of the mouth. Traditionally, impressions of the mouth for orthodontic treatments or implant installations were taken using a dental cast that the patient would have to bite into. These can be messy, invoke […]
You will lose the benefits of your dental insurance plan if you do not exhaust your yearly maximum by the 31st of December! Most dental insurance plans run in line with the calendar year and reset at the beginning of the following year. Since the year is almost coming to an end, it is time […]
We’re the experts on human teeth, but there are lots of other interesting teeth out there.You probably already know that venomous snakes have hollow fangs to inject venom when they bite, elephants have massive tusks, and sharks are constantly growing new teeth. Just for fun, let’s take a look at some of the other unusual […]
Sugar is the greatest nemesis of the dental profession and anyone who wants to maintain a healthy smile.Why? Because the harmful bacteria in our mouths love to eat it, then excrete acid onto our teeth as a waste product. That leads to enamel erosion, tooth decay, and gum disease. This is why we encourage our […]
Centuries ago, people didn’t have many options for how to keep their teeth clean.Some cultures used chewing sticks and early toothbrushes had bristles made of horsehair. These days, we have a wide range of options for what tools to use for cleaning our teeth. How are you to find the one that’s best for you? […]
We all know that medications can have side effects.If you tried, you could probably hear the voice in pharmaceutical commercials rattling off some of the most common ones in your head. We bring it up because those side effects often include oral health problems.Medicine and the Chemistry of the MouthSome of the medications and even […]
Tooth enamel ranks between steel and titanium on the Mohs Hardness Scale.That makes it harder than any other substance in the human body, and it also makes it harder than iron! However, it’s still fairly brittle and very vulnerable to acid erosion, and there are plenty of daily habits we might have that can put […]
An important part of keeping your teeth and gums healthy is your toothbrush.That might seem so obvious that it’s not worth saying, but you’d be surprised how many basic mistakes people make when it comes to their toothbrushes. We want to make sure our patients will get the most out of their best teeth-cleaning tools!1. […]
We all want white, straight, beautiful teeth so that we can dazzle everyone with our smiles.Unfortunately, sometimes stains can get in the way of this goal, and they come in several different types. Let’s take a look at a few of the main types of tooth stains and how they happen.FluorosisSometimes white spots can appear […]
