When you have lost some or all of your teeth, dentures or removable partial dentures are one way to rehabilitate the mouth, and be able to chew properly, speak clearly, maintain your oral and overall health, smile with confidence, support the structure of your face, and even have…
Invisalign orthodontic trays have many advantages over traditional braces for those who qualify, including comfort, transparency, the lack of dietary restrictions, and the speed at which teeth can be straightened. But that doesn’t mean you don’t have to work with your dentist to be sure the process is…
Taking care of your teeth is an often overlooked aspect of your overall health. Sure, you may brush and floss your teeth regularly, but there is more to your oral health than just cleanliness. One specific problem to look out for is bruxism which refers to clenching or…
Tooth decay (aka cavities or dental caries) is second only to the common cold as the most common disease for Americans. It typically is the consequence of folks not understanding the need for better education on prevention, which is clearly the less expensive and less involved solution. Cavities…
Even if you’re one of the two-thirds of Americans who regularly see a dentist, you may not be familiar with dental sealants or preventative restorative resin (PRRs). Since a lot of people have had cavities (aka dental caries), it’s a bit surprising that sealants or PRRs are still…
Gaps between teeth are very common, often developed as permanent teeth emerge in the overcrowded mouth of a child. They can occur due to thumb-sucking, missing or undersized teeth, or periodontal disease causing teeth to fall out. Issues like these can cause spacing that results in areas where…
By now, a lot of us have heard of "vampire facials" or acronyms such as PRP (platelet rich plasma) or PRF (platelet rich fibrin). With all these, we are using one's own blood (drawing it from the arm), spinning it in a centrifuge to separate the plasma (everything…
Yes, it is! And I can tell you as someone who wears one for most of the day due to the profession -being a dentist :) If you are not good about brushing and flossing your teeth, you can smell your own breath. And most often, it is…
A pandemic happened! It was a tough year for everyone without a a doubt. As more and more people are getting vaccinated, it appears that we're trying to go back to some level of normalcy. And part of that is going to see our physicians or dentists which…
We've been seeing patients lately with stress-fractures or chipping of their teeth a lot these days. And the main reason seems to be associated with clenching/grinding as a result of all the stress of the shut-downs or the anxiety of catching COVID itself. There is no doubt that…