When an injury involves a chipped tooth, it’s important that you know what to do to keep you in the game and smiling all summer long.
This time of year, kids… and kids at heart… are more active than ever. Whether you enjoy swimming, biking, hiking, or sports activities… and it is inevitable that someone may sustain an injury. When that injury involves a chipped tooth, it’s important that you know what to do to keep you in the game and […]
Continue ReadingAir abrasion is a way to remove decay from a tooth without using a dental drill. It works like a sandblaster removing graffiti from walls. The air abrasion hand piece blows a powerful air stream of tiny aluminum oxide particles, or a baking soda mixture, out of its tip onto the tooth. The tiny particles […]
Continue ReadingIf you grind your teeth at night, you may be setting yourself up for some potentially serious problems with your teeth and even your jaw. This habit can cause teeth to deteriorate more quickly and even affect your smile and personal appearance. But you are not alone. Millions of Americans suffer from grinding of the […]
Continue ReadingEmergencies always seem to happen at the worst time. Dental emergencies are no exception. While many of us are familiar with what to do during a medical emergency, when it comes to dental emergencies, we may not know exactly what steps to take in the heat of the moment. Is it a Dental Emergency, or […]
Continue ReadingIt’s often difficult to feel a cracked tooth. The pain usually comes and goes. A cracked tooth, however, is a serious dental problem that leaves the mouth defenseless to decay and infection. Although cracked teeth raise health concerns, many people tend to overlook or ignore their warning signs. Often times, patients discover that they have a cracked […]
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