Your baby’s teeth begin to form in the womb so protecting them actually begins with mom taking care of herself during pregnancy. Proper nutrition and following doctor’s orders during pregnancy will help ensure your baby’s teeth will emerge as expected … around four to six months of age. You should begin your search for a pediatric…
Do you have an upcoming root canal procedure? If so, you probably have some questions. One of the most common questions we are asked is when a person can resume normal activities like work or school after their treatment. In most cases, patients can return to work or school the day after their procedure. It is important…
Dentures are an effective option when tooth loss has occurred. A consultation with your dentist will outline your choices and provide a treatment plan that will thoroughly explain what is involved based on your dental health, timeline, and budgetary considerations. How many teeth are going to be involved with your denture? A partial denture is needed if…
Dentures provide an ideal solution for patients that have incurred tooth loss. The ability to eat, speak, and smile with confidence is restored when missing teeth are supplanted with dentures that have been made to match remaining biological teeth. Dentures are available to replace some missing teeth (a partial denture), or if all teeth in an…
Dental crowns provide the perfect option to salvage a tooth that is severely decayed or is cracked or broken. Being able to obtain a crown in one day saves the patient time and eliminates the need for going weeks with a temporary that you would have to endure with a traditional crown. A crown serves…
Dentures remain a very popular solution when tooth loss occurs. Unless your denture is fixed (permanently cemented in place), daily handling can lead to accidental drops. You can take safeguards like always working with your denture over a soft surface, but if the unthinkable should happen, you may be faced with a needed repair. Can a…
Your child’s teeth actually begin to form while still in the womb. Taking prescribed prenatal vitamins as well as eating a healthy diet while pregnant are things you can do before bringing your child into the world to promote healthy teeth. A visit to a pediatric dentist around twelve months of age will be the first of…
Dental stain and discoloration can mar your appearance. Teeth whitening is an excellent and economical way to keep tough dental stains in check giving you a smile makeover you can easily complete in the privacy of your own home. Acquiring teeth whitening products from your cosmetic dentist has many advantages over kits or strips available online or at your…
One of the most economical and effective smile makeovers can be achieved with teeth whitening. But in some instances, that might not be enough. A consultation with your cosmetic dentist will identify the many ways to transform your smile providing you with options from simple and easy to extensive. Every time you walk out your front…
Dental amalgam has been used for decades as a means to repair dental decay. If a tooth had a cavity, the dentist drilled away the decay and filled the opening with a glob of silver that was smoothed over. But over the past twenty or so years there has been deep discussion about the safety…
