If you are the parent of an elementary-aged child or young teenager, odds are your dentist has probably recommended braces at some point. Perhaps you have even had a consultation with an orthodontist and they provided you a general treatment plan and cost. At this point, several concerns may have

Dental crowns and veneers are two of the staple treatments of the dental world. Each is performed every day across the world on countless numbers of patients. While these two treatments are strikingly similar in many ways, they also have distinct differences that dictate when and how they should be

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

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

Having pleasant, fresh-smelling breath is a universal desire. No one wants to walk around causing offense to people with less-than-stellar oral hygiene, and everyone loves the way a clean, fresh mouth feels. Achieving this goal is still somewhat challenging for many people, usually do to an array of lifestyle factors

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

Over the past decade or so, clear aligner orthodontics, led by the familiar Invisalign brand, have become en vogue for those wishing to improve the function or appearance of their teeth without undergoing traditional bracket-and-wire orthodontic treatment. Undergoing clear aligner therapy is relatively simple and not fraught with many complications.

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

Tooth whitening, also called “bleaching,” is one of the most commonly asked about procedures in the dental office. And why not? Almost everyone wants to have a bright white smile and most people feel that their teeth simply are not as white as they’d like. Tooth whitening is a great