Don’t Let Anxiety Hold Back Your Smile
Anxiety disorders are one of the most common mental illness in the United States, affecting nearly 40 million Americans over the age of 18. Even more surprising, is how anxiety can affect oral health. As [...]
Don’t Believe What You Hear: 4 Dental Veneer Myths
Dental veneers, also known as porcelain veneers, are one of the most versatile and dramatic cosmetic dental procedures available. While procedures such as whitening or dental bonding can only correct one flaw, [...]
Can Tooth Loss Compromise Heart Health?
In the last twenty years, the link between our mouth and the rest of our body has been well documented. Complications such as periodontal disease have been linked to diabetes, stroke, and [...]
The Do’s and Don'ts of TMJ
The temporomandibular joint is like a hinge that connects your jawbone and skull. Several important ligaments and muscle groups attach to it, many of which loop around into the shoulders and the back of the [...]
Don’t Believe Everything You Hear: Dental Implants 101
Losing teeth as an adult can be a terrifying experience that disrupts your bite, disfigures your smile, and shakes your overall confidence. What we don’t often talk about, however, is the fear [...]
4 Signs Gum Disease Could Be Killing You
You’ve probably heard of gum disease. Since you were a kid, your parents and other authority figures have harped on the importance of brushing and flossing. It was probably a chore then, [...]
7 Rapid-Fire Reasons to Try Invisalign Now
So you’re embarrassed by your smile and you want that to change. Maybe you weren’t lucky enough to get braces as a kid or maybe you had braces but your teeth have shifted over time. [...]
Why Does My Jaw Hurt?
It started as a clicking or popping sound when chewing gum or eating a cheeseburger, and has now developed into dull pain on one or both sides of your jaw. What’s happening? If you’ve been [...]
Why Do We Have Saliva?
If you’re like most, saliva is probably not something you spend a lot of time thinking about. Some mornings you might find it on your pillow. If you’re feeling congested you may spit it out, [...]
What Cosmetic Dentistry Can Do For You
2018 is well underway which hopefully means you’ve been sticking to your resolutions. Last year, many Americans felt embarrassed by their smiles, making it more difficult to be confident in social situations. If one of [...]
