Are Your Teeth Alive? The Anatomy of a Tooth

Every tooth has three main parts: the crown, the neck, and the root. The crown of the tooth is the white portion above the gumline. It can be easy to confuse the crown with a crown restoration that goes over this part of the tooth to provide reinforcement and protection from further decay.

Drinking water is the simplest way to assist in children’s dental health

Slurpees. Ice cream. Roasted marshmallows. Summer is certainly sweet! Kids (and many adults) are drawn to sugar in summer like a moth to a flame. These treats enhance joy on hot, sunny days, but also ”enhance” the need for dental vigilance!

Removable Retainers vs. Permanent Retainers

Retainers play a vital role in your orthodontic treatment. They hold the teeth in the position where we placed them during treatment. Teeth have a natural tendency to move after treatment, particularly in the direction of their original position. This is called a relapse. Retainers function is to keep a relapse from occurring, so that your hard work, time, and money spent on orthodontics wasn’t wasted.

5 Home Remedies for Your Toothache

If you’ve woken up with a headache, sore gums, and a tender mouth, a toothache is likely at fault. You may want to avoid a trip to the dentist for as long as possible, but sooner or later you’ll have to make your way over to determine the cause of your toothache.

4 Things You Need to Know to Prep for Teeth Whitening

While teeth whitening procedures and treatments are common, there is some preparation involved to maximize results. Whether you’re whitening your teeth in your dentist’s office, or at home, there are a few things you should know and do to prepare your teeth for a revitalization.

Everything to Know About Porcelain Veneers and Crowns

Just because you don’t have a perfect set of pearly white teeth doesn’t mean you can’t have a smile to be proud of. Porcelain veneers and crowns are a way to let you have a smile you don’t have to hide. Keep reading to find out more about porcelain veneers and crowns, what they’re made out of, and how they can change your smile.

Taking Care of Your Oral Health During the COVID-19 Pandemic

By making sure you and your loved ones are being mindful and keeping up with their dental health, you’re saving yourself oral health complications in the long run. Things may feel up in the air right now, but country and the rest of the world are coming together to fight this pandemic, and that unity is what will bring us through this difficult time. 

What is causing white spots and discoloration on my baby’s teeth?

With your toddler or preschooler, there’s so much to consider in ensuring that they are growing healthily and to their fullest potential. A healthy diet, a positive home environment, a balance of physical activity and fun, and a strong learning platform are crucial in helping your child grow strong.

5 Teeth Cleaning Tips Between Dental Visits

Teeth cleaning is essential for general health. However, maintaining good oral hygiene extends to more than just getting regular professional cleanings. You have to brush and floss regularly using the right techniques and eat healthily.

Porcelain veneers: advantages and disadvantages

Porcelain dental veneers are very thin sheets made with this material, which individually are fragile but when they join the external surfaces of the teeth, they become resistant to fractures.