Explaining the Loss of Baby Teeth to Your Child
For those of us who are parents, the day will come (or has come) when our child is going to lose their first baby tooth. This can produce varied emotional response from our children. Some children are so excited to lose a tooth that they can't...
Is Chewing Gum Bad for Your Teeth?
Something that most us of take part in regularly and without thinking a whole lot about is the chewing of gum. The chewing of gum can freshen your breath, it can calm your nerves, heck; it might even help you to quit smoking or watch your weight....
The Battle Against Bad Breath
One of the last things that any of us wants is to realize our breath has been giving off a less than pleasant odor, especially considering all of the people we have spoken to in a close up environment on that particular day. So how can we make sure...
Why Flossing is So Important In Keeping Your Teeth Healthy
While it is common practice for most people to brush their teeth at least twice a day, in a lot of cases flossing is left out of the picture completely. Although highly recommended by dentists and reinforced in advertising campaigns over the last...
What is the Difference Between Bonding and Porcelain Veneers?
In cosmetic dentistry, one of the overall goals of most available procedures is what we refer to as “dental restoration”. Essentially, we are referring to the process of applying either dental bonding or cosmetic dental veneers to damaged teeth to...
Should You Seek the Opinion of a Second Dentist?
As with any other medical procedure, whether elective or not, a second opinion may be something to consider when having dental work done. If you have had the same dentist for twenty years or if your dentist is a personal friend or a family member...