Your smile is one of your most powerful assets. It is understandable why you want it to look its best. Unfortunately, few of us were born with a perfect smile. Countless patients suffer from teeth that are discolored, chipped, crooked or gapped. An unattractive smile can impact your self-esteem, your quality of life and even your career. The good news is that a smile makeover is easier than you may think. With the use of porcelain veneers in cosmetic dentistry, you can have the smile of your dreams in two simple office visits. Porcelain veneers are wafer thin shells of porcelain that ..read more

Teeth are remarkably strong. In fact, they are stronger than any substance in your entire body. But that doesn’t mean they can’t break, crack or chip under certain pressures. A chipped tooth can occur from accidental trauma, such as a bad fall, sports injury or biting down on something too hard. A chip or crack may develop from a teeth grinding habit, when the tooth was gradually weakened over time. Regardless of how you chipped your tooth, there are important reasons why you should see a dentist promptly. Smile Aesthetics – if the chip occurs at the front of your smile, you wil ..read more

Did you know that your headaches, jaw pain and even ear pain can be traced to back to TMJ problems. TMJ, or the temporomandibular joint, is responsible for the action of biting down or opening and closing your mouth. This joint, as well as the nerves, muscles and tissues that support it, gets worked countless times a day as you eat, speak, laugh and even yawn. Unfortunately, the TMJ can become inflamed, irritated or strained – which leads to many disruptive symptoms of TMD (temporomandibular disorder). To help you understand why you are experiencing the symptoms of a jaw disorder and how ..read more

any people use mouthwash on a daily basis, even carrying it with them as a frequent breath freshener. Many others never use it. Yet, walking down any oral health care aisle at your local store may have you questioning whether or not you should be using mouthwash. True, it cannot harm your smile, but it is worth the extra cost and effort? Keep reading to learn more. Mouthwash is not meant to replace daily flossing and regular brushing, but for many people it can add an extra benefit and promote oral health. Those who are cavity prone can benefit greatly from mouthwash. Genetics often play a hu ..read more

Bad breath is an issue that affects everyone occasionally, yet it is a chronic condition for many. This can be an embarrassing situation both personally and professionally, and it is one that needs to be brought to your dentist’s attention. There are certain severe causes of bad breath that need to be medically treated, and there are others that require simple changes in your oral habits. For those who have ruled out medically related issues, the following can produce significant results in freshening your breath. Quit all tobacco use. Countless studies have proven again and again the li ..read more

There are many unpredictable things that occur in life: you cannot plan for an illness emergencies typically occur at the least convenient times a flat tire will hit your wallet right before it’s time to leave for a family vacation Yet, there are things in life that you can, and should, plan for because you know that they will come: your car’s oil will need to be changed every 3,000 – 5,000 miles in order to keep your engine running your grass will need to be cut once a week during the summer your work deadlines will come no matter how much you procrastinate It is also true that how well y ..read more

Stress is “a state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or very demanding circumstances.” Unfortunately, stress is all too common in today’s fast-paced society. Whether it is tackling a big job, lack of time or a difficult family situation, people of all ages can experience stress. While you may be familiar with how stress affects your heart or your stomach, stress can also impact your oral health in serious ways. In fact, your dentist may be able to detect your stress levels just by looking inside your mouth. Here are three ways in which your mouth can respond to fr ..read more

While regular dental visits and proper oral health habits at home can prevent most types of dental problems, it is not always possible to avoid certain mouth-related disruptions. The question becomes, “is this a dental emergency?” If you are questioning whether your dental pain or tooth trauma warrants an urgent trip to the dentist, it is always best to call the office to explain your concern and let the dentist decide. It may be possible to wait a few days or even weeks to see a dental professional. But don’t make this decision on your own. In many situations, waiting too long can lead to wor ..read more