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General Dentistry

17 Nov 2017

Have you been to the dentist this year for a check-up? You may or may not have paid too much attention to it, but your dental assistant probably took X-rays. X-rays have been around since 1895 and really help dentists make accurate diagnoses. For many years, dentists have taken X-rays on film and developed the film. Film X-rays have given dentists a sharp, clear image....

13 Oct 2017

It’s that time again. Time for your dental checkup. You may not have thought much about your teeth in the last six months or a year. But now it is your chance to learn as much as you can about your mouth and make changes if needed. Your dental hygienist is a great resource and is happy to answer questions you may have. Here are 5...

29 Sep 2017

The best time to ask questions about what happens after oral surgery is before the operation. This is one of the reasons for the consultation a patient has with their oral surgeon. The patient should write down any questions they have before they go into the dentist’s office and not hesitate to ask questions that they believe are silly or whose answers seem self-evident. Here...

22 Sep 2017

Many dental problems do not have to be treated right away. However, there are some problems that have to be treated right away, or one risks developing serious complications. There are a number of problems that warrant the need for emergency dental care. Facial Swelling A serious dental infection can cause your face to swell. You will need to see a 247 dentist if your face starts...

07 Aug 2017

Dentists help people live healthier, more fulfilling lives through identifying and filling cavities, pulling rotten teeth, whitening teeth, installing and maintaining orthodontic braces, and many other dental services and procedures. Even though there are just short of 200,000 licensed dentists in the United States who currently practice, the American marketplace is short of approximately 7,500 dentists. Many people -- whether they're aware of this shortage, or not...

05 May 2017

Proper oral care is integral to maintaining a healthy mouth and strong teeth. But good oral care is especially important for people who wear braces. If you do not brush properly, food and plaque can build up on your braces and cause tooth discoloration and gum irritation. To ensure that your teeth and gums remain healthy throughout your orthodontic treatment, you should follow our five...

07 Apr 2017

Many people who are conscientious about their dental health use mouthwash routinely, often once or twice a day, morning and night. It becomes a habit that they think little about, except to feel reassured they are practicing effective oral hygiene. Others never use mouthwash, believing it is unnecessary at best or harmful at worst. How exactly does mouthwash help or hurt you? What it can do. Mouthwash...

20 Jan 2017

Putting your best face forward is a daily task. Not being able to do so can lower your self-esteem. Your appearance truly informs how people respond to you at work, at play and nowadays online. You may feel great about yourself, but sense there is something you need to improve: bad teeth. Some people love to let their winning smiles flourish in real life and online....

01 Dec 2016

If prospective patients wish to continue enjoying excellent dental health throughout the entirety of their lives, they will of course want to have regular dental cleanings, exams, and Xrays. Dental professionals will be able to assess the condition of the mouth and ensure that small cavities are caught before they balloon into incidents of significant tooth decay. Regular visits will protect both teeth and gum...

30 Nov 2016

While we encourage our patients to ask as many questions as possible before, during, and after their appointments, we also realize that some dentist questions come up more often than others. The following dental questions are often asked by patients who have concerns about their procedure or how we can help. Hopefully these dental tips will help relieve any anxiety you may have about scheduling...