The ideal way to take care of your teeth is by seeing your dentist on a routine basis. This will allow any minor issues to be taken care of prior to these becoming major ones. It's entirely possible to get decay over time and working to fix a cavity quickly is the key to avoiding the loss of a tooth. Being aware of ways your teeth can be restored if this is necessary may be helpful to you. [Read More]

If you've met with your dentist about having a professional whitening procedure done on your teeth, you may be aware of the potential side-effects after it is complete. One of them is increased tooth sensitivity. Thankfully, this problem won't last forever, and there are ways to help deal with the sensitivity while you are recovering. Use Desensitizing Dental Paste When you have professional whitening performed, it will open the pores found on the teeth by removing a protective layer of protein, The pores being open are what cause teeth sensitivity when eating or drinking foods that are cold or hot. [Read More]

Millions of people, teenagers, and adults live with braces every day. While most people are well aware of traditional metal options for their braces, other options do not receive as much attention. Lingual braces are an option many people overlook. If you are already familiar with the concept of traditional metal braces, simply imagine the same setup on the back of the teeth. This establishes less visibility of the brackets, making this a preferred option by many adults. [Read More]

When you have recently lost a tooth, you may feel as though the whole world has become focused on your missing tooth. It might make you feel self-conscious or uncomfortable in your daily life and it could even impact the ways in which you can chew or eat. However, you do not have to keep feeling that way. There are steps that you can take to deal with your missing tooth and make yourself feel better sooner rather than later. [Read More]