When our patients feel nervous or apprehensive, we often recommend sedation dentistry as part of their treatment. We want to ensure every patient feels comfortable and relaxed. If you have any questions or concerns about this procedure, please take a look at the FAQs below. […]
Quiz: Stress and Oral Health Connection
You may be aware that stress can affect your whole body in a negative way, but did you know that there is a significant connection between stress and oral health? Not only can stress cause you to neglect your oral hygiene, it can also lead to serious and painful complications when not dealt with properly. […]
Drug-Free Headache Relief From Your Dentist
Tylenol and other over the counter pain relievers are the most common go-to treatments for headaches. If you experience chronic headaches (one or more a week), or face and jaw pain that leads to headaches, you may be a candidate for a type of proven headache relief provided by your dentist. TruDenta utilizes a combination […]
The Most Effective Way to Prevent Cavities
Even if you’ve never had one, you might still know enough about them to see the benefit in learning the most effective way to prevent cavities. Fortunately, protecting your teeth from the decay that causes them isn’t as difficult as some patients may believe. The best way is to understand how cavities develop in the […]
An Implanted Upgrade for Your Dental Prosthesis
Your smile, including your teeth and oral structures, are unique, and so are your needs when it comes to restoring your dental health. Because of the intricate nature of tooth loss, modern dentistry offers a variety of restorative options for rebuilding your smile (i.e., dental bridges and dentures), depending on how many teeth are missing. […]
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Dental Bridges: The Good, the Bad, and the Alternative
When you lose a tooth, your immediate concern should be how to replace it so you can restore you mouth’s function (as well as your smile’s appearance). For many people, the solution lies in custom-built dental bridges, which span the gaps left by missing teeth to help rebuild incomplete smiles. However, before deciding if a […]
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Rotary Endontics for Comfortable Root Canals
There’s no denying that root canals have a pretty poor reputation for being unpleasant – even torture. The good news is, if you need one, you are very likely to be pleasantly surprised by how easy the procedure is. Thanks to innovations such as rotary endontics, root canal therapy is even more comfortable than ever. […]
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Try to Avoid the Gum Recession
Do you know why you have gums? They actually serve multiple purposes, including functional and cosmetic roles inside your mouth. Gingival tissues line the entirety of your mouth, but your gums line bone structure which is why they feel stiffer than your inner cheeks if you run your tongue through your mouth. Gums seal the […]
Who Needs a Root Canal?
Being told that you need root canal therapy can seem like bad news, especially if you have misconceptions about what root canal therapy actually entails. However, in a sense, it can be good news—the need for root canal therapy means there’s still a chance your tooth can be saved before extensive decay causes you to […]
Don’t Underestimate Your Risks of Gum Disease
Most dental health issues are preventable with good hygiene and regular visits to your dentist. When they do develop, however, such issues can have more profound effects than you might realize. Gum disease, one of the most common dental issues and the leading cause of adult tooth loss, is one of the more subversive conditions, […]
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