What You Should Know About Getting Dental Implants

If you have thought about dental implants as a tooth replacement option, you should be familiar with the process and what to expect. Dental implantation is an extensive procedure, so you should know exactly what you are getting into. Keep the following in mind: Implants Require Many Steps to Complete You will not be able to walk into the orthodontist's office and leave the same day with your implants. It takes many steps to complete the dental implant process, starting with different testing. Read More 

Day-Glo White Vs. Realistic Whitening: Setting Your Expectations For Teeth Whitening

You have seen the famous faces with the brilliantly white teeth, teeth so white that they look as though they could glow in the dark. While this "day-glo" white is achievable, it does not mean it should be the primary goal of your own teeth whitening experience. In fact, you should set your expectations for teeth whitening a little lower, and here is why.  The Day-Glo White Is Not Natural Read More 

Consequences Of Ill-Fitting Dentures

If you have missing teeth, dentures will improve your appearance and improve your chewing ability. The dental lab technician makes your dentures based on the measurements your dentist took in the office. There are some factors, however, that can cause your appliances to feel too tight or too loose. These factors include changes in your weight and degenerative diseases of the bones, such as osteoporosis. Here are some consequences of ill-fitting dentures and what you can do about them. Read More 

Does Mouthwash Actually Help Prevent Cavities?

Mouthwash is often advertised as being helpful in preventing the development of cavities, but is that really true? After all, if it was so good at keeping people from getting cavities, wouldn't everyone use mouthwash as a mandatory part of their oral hygiene care at home? If you've ever had questions like these come to mind, here are your answers. How it Helps Mouthwash does help to prevent cavities, to an extent. Read More 

Understanding Cosmetic Dentistry

If your dentist has mentioned that a cosmetic dental treatment may be able to improve the look of your smile, you may be excited about the chance to have perfect-looking teeth. Cosmetic dental applications are designed to help your teeth appear more attractive.  Here is a bit of information about cosmetic dentistry to help you better understand it. Do Cosmetic Applications Restore the Teeth? Restorative dental care is used to help improve or restore the health of the teeth. Read More