What is Invisalign? Invisalign uses a system of clear aligners that snap down over your teeth. These aligners are changed periodically and slowly move your teeth into position without having to wear unsightly braces. Most people won’t be able to tell you are wearing anything. What kind of impressions, x-rays, or pictures are needed? At […]
Most kids are so excited when they loose their last baby tooth. They think they’ll never have to deal with a loose tooth again. Unfortunately there are some situations where you’ll find that one of your adult teeth is actually loose too. Gum Disease Gum disease is the most common reason for loose teeth. Over […]
One of the rare complications of dental treatment is nerve damage. Clinically this is known as a paresthesia or dysesthesia. If you’re one of the people that this happens to, it can be pretty upsetting and you probably aren’t sure what to even expect long term. In most cases, the nerve damage isn’t your dentist […]
Dental hygienists use a variety of instruments to clean your teeth. What they use depends quite a bit on your specific teeth, how much build-up you have, sensitivity, what they prefer, or what you prefer. Scalers Scalers are the classic instrument that hygienists have used for as long as they have been around. Scalers are […]
The answer to this question depends on which state you are in. Each state has different regulations as to what dental assistants can do. Most states allow every dental assistant to do some basic things. These include… Assisting the dentist with suction and instruments Taking impressions of your teeth Making temporary crowns Taking x-rays (if […]
Gagging can cause people to have a lot of anxiety about dental treatment, especially impressions of your teeth. It is still an unfortunate part of dentistry that we have to take trays filled with goop and put them in your mouth for several minutes. This can be challenging even for people without a bad gag […]
It’s very common today that wisdom teeth are taken out before they have come in or caused any problems. Ever wondered why this is? Most people don’t have room in their mouth for them. Contrary to popular belief they don’t cause any crowding of your other teeth but they do have a tendency to come […]
I get asked all the time if there is ANY possible way that dentistry can be done without giving shots! The shot is usually the most feared part of the whole procedure and I think most people would dread the dentist far less if that part could be done away with. So, is there any […]
Root canals are probably the most dreaded procedure in all of dentistry. Your tooth usually hurts prior to the root canal, the procedure is long and uncomfortable, and then afterwards you often have discomfort for several weeks or months. It’s this last part that most people aren’t aware of. Most people expect that once the […]
Genetics Did you know that simply being redheaded makes it so that you require more anesthetic for dental procedures? The same gene that helps produce your red hair also has some effects on the pain receptors in your body. Your pain tolerance is usually lower than other people and you are more resistant to anesthetics […]