Finding A Great Dentist

• Getting To The Root Of The Problem: All About Dry Socket

  31 March 2015

  Any dental patient with an upcoming tooth extraction dreads those two awful words: dry socket. This condition is rumored to be one of most painful side effects you can experience from any pulled tooth, but it's notoriously popular after wisdom tooth surgery. Here's what you need to know about dry socket, including what it is and how to prevent it. What is dry socket, anyway? Dry socket is exactly what it sounds like; when your tooth is removed, an empty socket is left behind.

• 5 Ways You Can Avoid Losing Your Teeth

  17 March 2015

  The thought of losing one or more of your teeth can definitely be frightening. Missing teeth not only affect the way you look; they can also make chewing and speaking more difficult. If you practice good oral hygiene and avoid certain habits, you will be less likely to experience tooth loss in the future. Here are five ways you can avoid losing your teeth. Quit Smoking Cigarettes Are you a smoker?

• Dental Contouring: Is It Right For You?

  26 February 2015

  If you're unhappy with the appearance of your smile, then you might be researching some cosmetic dentistry options to see what you can do about it. However, if your teeth are overlapping, chipped, or oddly shaped, you may not need any drastic procedures done to help you achieve a more beautiful smile. In fact, the solution to your problems may be as simple as a dental contouring procedure, which involves the filing down of teeth to improve their overall appearance.

• 3 Tips For More Effective Brushing

  17 February 2015

  When it comes keeping their teeth clean, many people assume that reaching for the brush twice a day is all they need to do.  But even regular brushing isn't enough, unless you're brushing right. If you would like to improve your brushing skills, read on. This article will present three tips for more effective brushing.   1. Pick the right brush. With all of the toothbrushes on the market today, it can be a daunting task to try and figure out which one will do the best job of cleaning your tooth.

• Scared Of The Dentist But Hate Your Scary Smile? Minimally Invasive Procedures You Can Explore

  3 February 2015

  If you hate your smile but you hate the dentist's chair even more, you can feel limited in the things you can do to improve the condition of your teeth. If your goal is a whiter, straighter smile, you're in luck. There are some minimally invasive procedures you can possibly explore to help you get closer to your dream smile. Dental inlays or onlays If you have a cracked or damaged tooth that needs repair, an inlay or onlay can be placed on your tooth to repair and strengthen it.

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