If you are pregnant, you may have several unwanted physical changes happening. Since you can’t control your growing belly or swollen feet, you may want to consider enhancing your smile. While professional teeth whitening is one of the fastest and most popular ways to boost your smile confidence, it is not always safe during pregnancy. Not all cosmetic dental treatments are risky, but you may want to wait for professional-grade teeth whitening until your baby is delivered and out of harm’s way. Zoom! Whitening Zoom! is one of the most trusted methods of professional teeth whitening. It involves ..read more

Are you self-conscious about the way your teeth look when you smile or laugh? Whether it is a small gap or stubborn stains, front teeth imperfections can be a major threat to an attractive and confident appearance. If you find yourself closing hiding your laugh with your hand or closing your lips when smiling for pictures, we have a game-changing cosmetic dentistry solution for you to consider. Dental veneers are becoming more and more popular as patients realize how easy it is to transform their smile and regain the confidence they deserve. What Are Dental Veneers? Dental veneers involve thin ..read more

Most people associate the dentist with teeth cleanings, fillings and crowns. While these are certainly popular procedures in dentistry, your smile demands a lot more. In fact, your mouth is more than just a set of teeth that need to be kept clean and free of cavities. There are several different components of a healthy and attractive smile that should be considered, including the jaw, the gums and the position, size and color of the teeth. Can your dentist address all aspects of your smile in one place? At Group Health Dental, we proudly offer “One Stop Dental Care”. Understanding the diversit ..read more

Missing teeth are never ideal, but it does happen. To avoid the consequences of missing teeth, you’ll need to consider a replacement option using restorative dentistry. While there are many types of prosthetic teeth to choose from, dental implants remain the most superior. What are Dental Implants? Dental implants are titanium posts or screws that are inserted into the jawbone to act as an artificial tooth root. They can be used to replace a single missing tooth or a full arch of teeth, and your implant restoration will be based on your needs. An implant restoration is the crown, bridge or den ..read more

Just like the name suggests, mouthguards are used to protect or guard the mouth – especially the teeth. Patients of all ages can qualify for a mouthguard. Depending on the intention and type of the mouthguard, these removable oral appliances can be worn during the day or the night. There are two basic reasons why patients seek a custom mouthguard. They can be worn to protect the mouth during sports (athletic mouthguard) or to guard the teeth and jaw from bruxism during the night (nightguard). In either case, mouthguards from your dentist are fabricated to maximize comfort, durability and effec ..read more

Do you find yourself covering up your mouth when you laugh in front of others? Do you close your lips when taking selfies due to the appearance of your teeth? Very few people were born with perfect teeth, but don’t worry – your smile imperfections can be reversed. With the help of a skilled cosmetic dentist, your crooked, gapped or stained teeth can be transformed into a beautiful and confident smile. Cosmetic dentistry is a highly-personalized method of improving the appearance of teeth. Just like most aesthetics procedures, cosmetic dentistry services are elective, which can cause many adult ..read more

A dental crown is a restoration that covers a tooth above the gum line on all visible surfaces. Crowns are a time-tested solution to restore a broken or damaged tooth to its normal appearance and integrity. But what happens when the crown itself becomes damaged? Modern materials and techniques allow dental crowns to be more durable, attractive and functional than ever before. Some last for up to 15 years with proper care and maintenance. However, crowns are not your natural teeth, and they will not last forever. Everything has a shelf life and even high quality dental restorations are subject ..read more

At the heart of your child’s dental care plan are their brushing habits at home. Since it is a task that must be done twice a day and it carries critical responsibilities towards their oral health, it is important to know the right and wrong ways of brushing. Oral hygiene should never be taken lightly as you raise your kids. There are a few mistakes that kids (and parents) unintentionally make when it comes to brushing teeth. The following three tips can make sure you are on the right track: #1 More Is Not Always Better If you are trusting commercials or magazine ads to guide you on how much t ..read more

Not willing to wear metal brackets and wires as an adult? You are not alone. Fortunately, modern orthodontics offers a breakthrough solution for those who want to straighten their smile without sacrificing their lifestyle or self-esteem in the process. Invisalign is a clear aligner therapy that is proven to correct a number of common orthodontic issues, ranging from overbites, crossbites and under bites to crowded teeth, gapped teeth and more. Best of all,  Invisalign relies on a clear, removable appliance instead of fixed metal brackets and wires. How Does Invisalign Work? Invisalign tre ..read more

Dental implants provide significant advantages to your health, quality of life and comfort. While dental implants involve a strategic yet straightforward oral surgery, the recovery and healing process after surgery is paramount. In fact, the long-term success of your dental implant is based on the healing of the implant and its ability to properly fuse to the underlying bone after surgery. Therefore, it is important that you have a full understanding about what you can expect during your dental implant recovery, including after-care instructions and timing. What to Expect After Dental Implant ..read more