Safe Sedation Dentistry With Nitrous Oxide
Sedation during dental procedures can be a great way to ease anxiety & keep you from feeling discomfort. For most patients, sedation dentistry using nitrous oxide is a safe, effective method.
Teeth Grinding: A Subtle But Sinister Problem
It’s not uncommon for people to habitually grind & clench their teeth, & most people who do it probably think little or nothing of it. If you find yourself doing this on a regular basis, you…
How to Improve Your Smile on a Deadline
Sometimes, there just isn’t time to get a great new smile, but these treatments can provide great, fast solutions to get your mouth ready for a big event that’s coming up fast.
You Might Be Using Too Much Toothpaste
We’ve all seen those commercials & ads that show a toothbrush with a generous swoosh of toothpaste. While that imagery is very satisfying, in reality that’s way more toothpaste than anyone……
Picking the Right Toothbrush for You
When we go to the store to get our next toothbrush, we often just pick the same one as we had before. We might just pick the cheapest one on sale. But taking a moment to find the toothbrush that…
Tooth Removal: It’s Not as Bad as You Think
While most people would like to keep all their natural teeth for their whole lives, that doesn’t mean you need to feel bad about having a tooth taken out. In fact, seeing a dentist to remove a…
The Cutting Truth About Teething
Dentists recommend taking your child to their first dental appointment within six months of getting their first tooth or by 1 year old. Kids can start getting teeth as early as 4 months old, starting…
What’s a Frenectomy & Why Get One
A frenectomy is a medical procedure that removes connective tissue in your mouth. This can happen in one of two areas, at the skin connecting your lips to your gums, or under your tongue. You may…
Getting Ready to Relax With Sedation Dentistry
Going to the dentist probably isn’t your first choice for how you like to spend your personal time, but dental sedation can be a convenient way to make your visit a little more comfortable. If your…
The Importance of Brushing the Whole Mouth
We all know to brush our teeth, but in order to have a healthy mouth, it’s necessary to brush the entire mouth. This means getting to the gums & tongue.