What You Should Know About Getting Dental Crowns

Dental crowns are a great way to improve the functionality and appearance of your smile. Whether you're considering a single dental crown or an entire full mouth restoration, dental crowns are a great solution, especially if you have weak teeth. Check out these five important facts to know when you're considering dental crowns. Different Materials Have Different Benefits The most common types of crowns include metal, porcelain or porcelain-fused-to-metal. Metal crowns are more durable and less likely to break than porcelain and porcelain-fused-to-metal, but they are unattractive. [Read More]

Unprecedented Dental Benefits Are There--Use Them

For years, the cry of the country has been that severe inequalities existed regarding access to dental care. Specifically, low-income families experienced greater dental decay and associated oral problems because they did not have dental insurance. Many children received inconsistent care through occasional visits to low-cost community clinics, dental colleges, and mobile screenings offered at public schools. However, according to a report released in March 2015, more people than ever before now have access to dental services through a combined federal-state program called CHIP (Childrens Health Insurance Program). [Read More]

6 Things You Need To Know About Perio Protect

Perio Protect is a new, non-invasive treatment for periodontitis. Periodontitis is an advanced form of gum disease that attacks not only your gum tissue but the ligaments and bones that support your teeth. Here's what you need to know about it. What causes periodontitis? When you eat, food and plaque, both filled with bacteria, build up on your teeth. Brushing and flossing your teeth will remove this build up, but only if you do it quickly. [Read More]

7 Reasons Why You Might Have Sensitive Teeth

Do you grimace in pain every time you eat or drink something cold? If so, you likely have sensitive teeth. Living with sensitive teeth can be difficult at times, especially if you love ice cream and other cold treats. However, you do not have to live with sensitive teeth for the rest of your life. The first step is finding out what is making your teeth sensitive in the first place. [Read More]