Over time, plaque (a thick, bacteria-filled film) and tartar (a hard calcium-based build-up) can build up on your teeth & eventually lead to tooth decay. While regular brushing & flossing at home can help prevent this buildup, [Read more…] about Why Teeth Cleanings Are Important
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Why Summer Is a Great Time to Start Braces
Why not start getting your kids’ smiles in shape this summer? Kids, & often moms & dads, have a little more free time during the summer, so it’s a great time to get a jumpstart on necessary orthodontic treatment. [Read more…] about Why Summer Is a Great Time to Start Braces
Why Hollywood Needs to Stop Hating on Root Canals
Root canals have a bad reputation they don’t deserve and we think Hollywood is to blame. Movies and television shows often portray root canal therapy as a painful and frightening procedure. The truth is that most root canal procedures are quite painless [Read more…] about Why Hollywood Needs to Stop Hating on Root Canals
Dental Crowns 101
Dental crowns, or caps, are one of the most common restorative dental procedures that dentists perform. If you’ve been told you need a crown, there’s no reason to worry. Dental crowns allow us to restore your smile both functionally & aesthetically, & modern techniques mean we can complete the procedure faster than in the past. [Read more…] about Dental Crowns 101
Dentists Don’t Use Novocain Anymore!
Dentists no longer use Novocain when treating patients. No, this doesn’t mean we’ve somehow managed to make dentistry completely painless (we wish!). [Read more…] about Dentists Don’t Use Novocain Anymore!
Be Sure to Use Your Dental Benefits Every Year
If you have dental insurance, your insurance company provides you with certain dental benefits each year. In case you’re not very familiar with insurance vocabulary, you can think of an insurance benefit as a dental service that the insurance company pays all or most of the cost of. [Read more…] about Be Sure to Use Your Dental Benefits Every Year