We’ve all grown up hearing how important it is to drink our milk to ensure we get enough Vitamin D to ensure strong and healthy bones. As we age, particularly for women, Vitamin D remains an important tool in stemming the tide of osteoporosis and maintaining strong enamel. It can even help to hold off…
While the parades and partying on Bourbon and Decatur may be off the menu this year thanks to Covid, but one great Mardi Gras tradition isn’t going anywhere, King Cake. As much a part of our local traditions as the parades themselves, this delicious seasonal treat is loaded with flavor and sugar to match. While…
Expecting mothers often have many changes to handle during their pregnancies, but dental issues are one of the most commonly ignored issues that women face when preparing for their newborn’s delivery date. The hormonal changes that impact their mood, hunger, and sleep are just a few of the many adversities that women face, but dental…
Whether due to a traumatic accident or from poor oral care, losing a tooth can be devastating. This event’s reality is that despite aesthetic reasons, losing teeth can greatly impact your oral health. Replacing missing teeth soon is the most assured way to protect your mouth from decay, misalignment, and further tooth loss. It’s essential…
Dentistry has been going through numerous changes to the types of tools and techniques used to improve patients’ care everywhere. As dentists regularly update their equipment, one of the latest to come out of the wood-works is, you guessed it, lasers. Bright beams of heated light directed into a tiny pinpoint, these lasers have come…
Maintaining good dental health takes not only regular visits to your dentist but also takes a good understanding of how dental insurance helps cover the costs for your oral health treatments. However, amid the confusion of today’s highly-costing insurance companies and dental practices’ struggle with processing payments, patients using insurance has become a massive challenge…
Did you know that there are two types of dental restorations known as direct and indirect restorations? Direct restorations, such as composite fillings, can be completed in your dentist’s office during a single appointment. Indirect restorations, on the other hand, must be fabricated in a dental laboratory before they can be cemented into the mouth.…
When you’re battling stained teeth, you may consider teeth whitening to restore your pearly whites. Over the counter solutions such as strips, gels, and toothpaste can do a lot to reduce the depth of common stains gained from drinking wine or coffee over time. Other stains require more in-depth treatments or the services of a…
Did you know that research indicates the average American consumes around 2.6 soft drinks every day? When you consider the variety of soft drinks available at grocery stores and restaurants, it’s no surprise that people drink as many soft drinks as they do. However, have you ever wondered about how soft drinks affect your teeth?…
Among many of the restorative dental treatments available, partials have some confusion about their definition and purpose just by their name alone. Partial is a shortened term for partial dentures and is a viable cosmetic treatment for missing teeth. Dentures are one of the most affordable varieties of cosmetic treatments and implants, veneers, and crowns,…
When you brush your teeth, you remove plaque from 60% of your entire tooth surfaces. This shows that while brushing your teeth is important, it is not the only way to remove plaque. This is precisely why the American Dental Association recommends flossing at least once a day. When you floss your teeth, you remove…
In the land of dental restorations and repairs, fillings are among the most common methods that everyone has heard of. When damage from trauma or decay gets too severe, the most common solution before the tooth is lost is a crown, which replaces the majority of the visible tooth. These were once the only two…
When you visit your dentist for preventive dental cleanings, you are taking an important step to prevent dental problems. In fact, the risk associated with two of the most common dental problems, tooth decay and gum disease, can be significantly decreased by regular brushing, flossing, and teeth cleanings. However, there are various dental problems besides…
We’ve all been told to watch what we eat as part of protecting our teeth. Sugary and acidic foods are known to cause decay, while hard foods can be a danger to our teeth. There’s another point of consideration when choosing what to eat for healthy teeth. Are you aware there are certain foods that…
Brushing your teeth twice a day should be a part of your daily dental routine. However, it is not only important to brush your teeth twice a day, but to make sure you are doing it correctly. It is fairly common for people to make mistakes while brushing their teeth, however being aware of these…
Tooth extractions are both the patient and dentist’s least favorite procedure to do, but in many cases, extractions present the best option for those who are experiencing severe tooth pain and life-threatening infections. Tooth extractions also are a common process because many times, wisdom teeth need to be removed to help make room for the…
Habits are repeated behaviors that are routinely performed. Some people are aware of their habits, while others may not consciously realize they have a habit. Regardless, our habits can have positive and negative impacts on many things, including our oral health. Some examples of positive oral habits include brushing twice a day, flossing daily, and…
Restoration dentistry provides an ever-growing number of options for patients looking to repair compromised teeth, or replace those that have been lost to trauma or decay. Composite fillings are just one of the many options available, but their affordability and great appearance make them a popular option. Bring comprised of a resin mix of plastic…
Did you know that bacteria behind tooth decay and gum disease are not the only threat to your oral health? While bacteria certainly account for the majority of dental issues, there is another culprit that can also damage your teeth. No, it’s not sugar, although sugar does feed bacteria in your mouth. Acids produced by…
Patients who have discovered they need a filling are often concerned about the cosmetic consequences involved. Many of these fears find their source in these patient’s only having experience with older forms of dental filling, such as silver amalgam. Composite resins, also known as white fillings, are a newer form of restoration medium that mimics…
If you want to beautify your smile, but don’t want to undergo or pay for expensive cosmetic dental procedures, then you may be considering having your teeth bleached. Teeth bleaching is an affordable cosmetic dental treatment that removes years of stains and brightens your smile in as little as a single dental appointment. With professional…
Veneers help cover discolored and broken teeth to appear glossy and white and are usually made of porcelain or composite resin material. Veneers look like a thin, tiny shell, and are bonded to the tops of the teeth to provide a more aesthetically pleasing appearance. However, with the wide variety of dental treatment options, dentists…
Root canals are perhaps one of the most dreaded dental procedures. In fact, many people avoid visiting the dentist because they fear they might need a root canal. However, root canals are actually valuable dental procedures that reduce pain and improve your oral health. To understand this fact, you will need to understand how a…
What are dental crowns? Dental crowns are tooth-shaped caps that are placed over the tooth. With these caps, it restores the tooth’s shape, size, and appearance. Dental crowns may be needed to protect a weak tooth, restore a broken or chipped tooth, hold a dental bridge in place, cover an implant, and cover a tooth…
Once upon a time there was a teenager who loved to skateboard. While skating down the road one day, their skateboard hits a rock, plummeting the teenager into the sidewalk. As they begin to pick themselves up, they notice a piece of tooth on the sidewalk. A quick selfie shows a chip the same shape…
If you’ve been looking in the mirror lately and wondering if there’s something you can do about that discoloration that you see on your teeth, the answer is yes! Sometimes, even with the most diligent attention to your oral health regimen you still will see stains accumulating on your teeth. This can be for a…
Everyone wants the best for themselves and their family, especially when it comes to their health. When your health is endangered and you need to undergo medical treatment, you want to know that you can trust your medical professional to correct the problem. The same goes for your dentist. Although every dentist has a DDS…
Wisdom teeth are one of those things that we all hear about growing up, and we all know someone who has had their teeth removed. Recently there has been a spate of videos about people acting ridiculous following the procedure thanks to the medication they received prior to it. If you’re like most people you…
Your oral health is a vital part of enjoying life and having a smile that looks its best, but did you know that it could actually be critical to your longevity? Recent research has revealed that your oral health may have a broader impact on your overall health than was originally suspected. Patients who have…
Are there things about your smile that you wish you could change? Did you know that cosmetic dentistry can help improve these things? Cosmetic dentistry can restore damaged, decayed, or missing teeth while also improving the overall look of your smile. Depending on the things you wish to change, cosmetic dental treatments can correct misaligned,…
