Category: Patient Education
Clear aligners are one of the biggest advancements in modern dentistry and orthodontics. Sold under various brand names like Six Month Smiles and Invisalign, they are a powerful alternative to traditional metal braces, despite the latter having been a traditional rite of passage for young Americans for generations. While clear aligners are growing in popularity, […]
Let’s start with the good news: most routine dental procedures involve minimal if not no discomfort for the patient. These include exams, cleanings, and x-rays. So don’t worry–your next trip to the dentist’s office will likely not hurt a bit. However, there are other dental procedures that may involve some discomfort or pain. These include […]
Dental crowns are a common dental prosthesis, used to repair a chipped or cracked tooth. Like your natural teeth, dental crowns are strong and meant to last a lifetime, but they’re not invulnerable. Like natural teeth, crowns can be chipped or cracked via accident or misuse. So if the worst happens and you crack your […]
It’s such a beautiful time of the year, November. Autumn has arrived in all its glory, with the holidays just around the corner, and the thought of a delicious Thanksgiving dinner fills the hearts, minds, and kitchens of many Americans. November is also a special month for dentists and other oral health professionals: TMJ Awareness […]
Cancer is always a difficult subject. It’s one of the great public health fears of the 20th and 21st centuries but the fact is that a great deal of misinformation about cancer exists. The key thing to remember is that cancer isn’t just one disease, but rather a host of different illnesses with a variety […]
TMJ pain can be caused by many things. The jaw is one of the most complex joints in the human body, and perhaps one of the most active. It plays a key role in so many everyday activities: eating, talking, breathing, moving the head and neck. Due to its complexity and location, jaw pain is […]
To start, it’s important to know what constitutes a genuine dental emergency. If you’re experiencing any of the following, please contact your dentist or an emergency room immediately: Severe toothache Dental abscess Loose tooth Knocked-out tooth A broken tooth or large piece of a tooth is missing Large crack or chip in a tooth With […]