Updated March 11th, 2017 A dental implant is a titanium screw that is placed in the bone to replace missing teeth and are the best option for most people for replacing missing teeth. Dental implants are probably one of the most exciting developments in dentistry over the last several decades. Success rates with dental implants […]
Dentures are likely the most difficult part of dentistry for both patients and dentists. The reason why most dentists don’t like them is that they are a compromise in every single way and despite doing everything right, many times patient’s struggle to adjust to dentures. They oftentimes blame the dentist for the problems, not realizing […]
Orthodontics is the field in dentistry that deals with straightening teeth. Orthodontics has come a long way in the last several decades and there are more options than ever to do this. Early Orthodontics For children with certain types of dental features, they should be seen by an orthodontist early on (around age 7 or […]
There is reason why the phrase “like pulling teeth” is so popular. Getting a tooth taken out is one of those dental experiences you don’t forget. Whether it’s the pain / discomfort of the procedure, the noises, or having a missing tooth afterwards, there is no part of this that is fun. Having a tooth pulled […]
Root canal. The most dreaded phrase in all of dentistry. While I think root canals get a little bit of bad rap. they definitely aren’t how anyone would like to spend a day. Root canals themselves aren’t generally painful once you’re numb but the pain that comes before you need one is what everyone associates […]
When a tooth is broken or decay is pretty large, the next option after a filling is a crown (or occasionally an onlay which is similar). The picture to the right is a classic example of a tooth that needs a crown. It has a very large filling which is broken. So what actually happens […]
“You’ve got cavities”… The words no one wants to hear at the dentist! When cavities are relatively small to moderate in size they are usually fixed with fillings. So what options do you have for fillings? The dentist will numb your tooth and use a dental drill to remove the area of the tooth that […]
Most people believe that the important part of the dental cleaning is when the dental hygienist uses the minty paste and polishes their teeth. Believe it or not, that is actually the least important part of the whole process! Lets run through all the different things that your dental hygienist does during your cleaning visit. […]
Article Updated February 24th, 2017. So it’s been a couple of years since your last dental cleaning and you go into the dental office. They take a bunch of x-rays and stick a sharp little probe all around your gums all the while calling out random numbers. Then they sit you up and explain to […]
Before we can talk about how safe dental x-rays are, we need to know what types of x-rays dentists take. I’ve included the average radiation dose with each one (this varies based on the type of equipment used). Check at the bottom of this page for what these dosages actually mean in comparison to other sources […]