General Dentistry

Two Primary Forms of Dental Magnification Magnification allows dentistry to be practiced at a more refined level. While magnification has existed in dentistry for over 150 years, its application today is very different than it once was. Two of the most common forms of dental magnification are loupes and microscopes.  The Crucial Role of Loupes…

What you should know about dental anxiety.  Dental anxiety is genuine and more prevalent than many realize, affecting about 36% of the population. And unfortunately, many people forego their visits to the dentist because of their fears. Doing so puts them at greater risk of tooth decay, gum disease, and other health issues. But with…

How do you choose the dental hygiene products that will actually benefit your smile? While the basics of good oral homecare may seem like common sense to patients, the reality is that more often than not, patients do not understand how to best choose from the products in the overwhelming and overpopulated dental products section…

Why You May Be Better Off Without Your Wisdom Teeth Third molars, more widely referred to as wisdom teeth, are the most commonly extracted teeth. The reason for this frequently performed surgery is because the human jaw has evolved over many thousands of years. The average human jaw is no longer as large as it…

If you’ve had cosmetic or restorative dental work done in the past, then you’re likely familiar with putty impressions. Many types of orthodontic work, oral appliances, and dental restorations require an impression of your teeth. However, digital dental impressions now provide a greatly improved alternative. Physical vs. Digital Dental Impressions Traditional dental impressions have been…

Comprehensive Dental Care for the Whole Family Picking the perfect dentist for you and your family is one of the most impactful things a person can do to achieve and maintain long-term optimal oral health. Finding a dentist you and your family genuinely enjoy visiting encourages you to come back every six months, follow up…

The Pros and Cons of Amalgam and Composite Fillings In dentistry, there are two different types of fillings: amalgams (silver or metal fillings) and composites (tooth-colored fillings). Dental amalgam is best known as silver fillings because of their color and due to the mixture of mercury, silver, copper, tin, and zinc. Composite fillings are made…

The Trouble With Wisdom Teeth Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars, located in the very back of your jaw. While children often get their permanent premolars and second molars by age 13, wisdom teeth don’t arrive until near adulthood. Most people won’t have their third molars erupt until their late teens or early…

Early detection and early treatment of dental issues is the best approach. When dentists recommend dental work to be done, it is because we are responding to a patient’s pain response or because we anticipate a tooth becoming a problem in the future. However, as much as we’d like to, we simply do not know…

Solutions to Dental Anxiety You are not alone if you suffer from dental anxiety or dental phobia. Millions of people experience fear and dread at the mere thought of having a dental appointment. Fortunately, there is an efficient way to treat your oral conditions without succumbing to your anxiety. Sedation dentistry is a practice that…