When you look good, you feel good. A missing tooth can have a negative impact on your appearance and, subsequently, your confidence. If you’ve lost a tooth, you might be wondering what you should do next. You might have questions about replacement options or about what happens if you don’t replace the missing tooth. If … Continue reading What Happens if You Don’t Replace a Missing Tooth?
We’ve known that oral health is an essential aspect of our overall general health for a long time. In the early 1980s, U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop coined the phrase, “You’re not healthy without good oral health.” Yet, 34 million school hours are lost every year due to unexpected (emergency) dental treatments, losing approximately … Continue reading How Poor Oral Health Affects Children
As you get older, your mouth and teeth are prone to problems. You may also experience pain or discomfort in the jaw, gums, or tongue. These problems can occur at any age, but they often happen when people reach middle-age and beyond. For the best dental care, preventative measures such as brushing your teeth twice … Continue reading Best Dental Care: 6 Tips for Having a Healthy Mouth
There are many ways to improve your smile and your self-esteem. For teens, it may involve using Invisalign. Nearly 47% of teens using Invisalign said they felt a boost in their self-esteem during teeth-straightening treatment compared to 22% of teens who had metal braces. For adults with missing teeth, it may be dental implants. Why … Continue reading Dental Implants – Choose the Permanent Solution to Replace Missing Teeth
It’s not a stretch to say that most people want to live their best lives when possible. From eating right to taking care of themselves on a daily basis, there are lots of little things you can do that compound and eventually add up to a big difference. Some activities, such as going to the … Continue reading How a Dentist Provides Amazing Care