Wisdom teeth are one of life’s rites of passage, as (almost) everyone will develop them at some point in their young life. That’s right—almost everyone. There are some lucky souls in the world who never develop wisdom teeth at all. Others may only have 1-3 instead of a full compliment,

If you’ve ever been told that you need root canal treatment, a wave of questions probably came over you: will it hurt? How long will it take? What does this mean for my tooth? Can I afford it?  It is the last question that often strikes as much fear in

In this day and age, almost everyone has heard of Invisalign. As the leaders in “clear aligner” technology, they have been on the scene since the 1990s and have developed dozens of patents in the field of clear aligner orthodontics. Today, there are more options than ever before when it

“Deep cleanings,” which are more properly known as “scaling and root planing”, are a relatively common procedure in dentistry. Still, many people are not aware of exactly what constitutes scaling and root planning and what circumstances make it necessary. The good news is that by exercising good oral care at

The rise of DYI dentistry has seen rapid acceleration lately, and one of the at-home treatments at the center of this craze is whitening with charcoal. No, not exactly the kind of charcoal you cook with, but a derived byproduct of it known as “activated charcoal powder.” This powder has

You may have had a familiar experience of being told by your dentist that one of your teeth needs to be crowned. This can come either as expected or unexpected news, depending on the state of the tooth itself and whether it is currently causing you any pain or discomfort.

Brushing your teeth is an act so mundane that few people ever stop to consider the details of this vital component to good oral health. Brushing your teeth is indeed one of the most important things you do every day, and arguably the most common thing we all do each

With the holidays approaching, everyone is preparing for a time of great celebration, fellowship and, of course, eating. The holidays are naturally a time when people eat more, especially things that may not be the healthiest choice. During this time, it is important to remember what certain holiday treats can

An emergency of any kind is never fun, especially when it comes with severe tooth pain. Dental emergencies come in different varieties, some being more serious than others. Regardless, it is important to know what conditions warrant immediate attention and what you should do when accidents happen. Broken Tooth A

If you are a wearer of complete dentures, you are all too familiar with the frequent challenges and frustrations of using dentures. Difficulty eating, speaking, and smiling are just a few of the inconveniences of using complete dental prostheses. Luckily, dental technology has advanced significantly in the past decade, led