The aging process, your diet, and other lifestyle choices can discolor your teeth over time. Whiter teeth are associated with beauty, success, and good health. They also draw attention away from other features, giving you a more youthful and vibrant appearance.  Teeth whitening provides a fast and cost-effective way to get the smile of your …

What is included in the cost of professional teeth cleaning? No matter how strict your at-home oral hygiene routine is, there’s no brushing technique that is good enough to prevent the build up and hardening of plaque (tartar), over time. That is why dental professionals recommend that you visit your dentist once or twice a …

Reasons to use dental veneers to correct your smile  There are many reasons why your teeth and smile can seem to be unattractive. Fortunately, dental veneers can solve most of your cosmetic dental problems if you’re a suitable candidate. The dentist will take X-rays to evaluate the health of your teeth. This step is necessary …

3 Characteristics of quality family dentistry  It’s important to visit your family dentist regularly in order to maintain great oral health for you and your children. Although good oral hygiene begins at home, with regular brushing and flossing, proper dental care is not complete without routine dental visits. But to find a dental professional you …

Invisalign is a new approach for straightening your teeth, improving your bite, and giving you a healthy, confident smile. With advanced Invisalign technology, patients enjoy a customized teeth-straightening solution that is more precise and designed to keep the teeth moving into the right position.  The orthodontist uses an intraoral scanner to create 3D models of …

Proper brushing and flossing every day can help to keep your smile bright and breath fresh. Factors such as aging, consuming colored foods and drinks, and lifestyle habits such as chewing or smoking tobacco products can cause your teeth to discolor and get darker.  Fortunately, there are several options for teeth whitening to help improve …

A dental implant is a titanium post that is surgically placed in your jaw to form an artificial “tooth root” that functions as a sturdy support for the replacement tooth, denture, or bridge. Dental implants are a popular, effective, and long-lasting solution for replacing missing teeth.  They offer many other advantages over other tooth replacement …

Going to the dentist doesn’t necessarily need to be for professional cleanings or emergency tooth repairs. Although routine visits and restorative procedures help to maintain and/or restore the optimal health, function, and appearance of your teeth and mouth, you can also visit your dentist with the sole purpose of improving your smile.  Cosmetic dentistry comprises …

What exactly is TMJ?The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) connects the mandible to the temporal bone and allows mandibular opening and closure. Temporomandibular joint problems are often referred to as temporomandibular joint disorders (TMDs). The temporomandibular joint (TMJ) is generally used to describe difficulties with the temporomandibular joint and jaw rather than temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD). A …

What is TMD? Temporomandibular joint disorder (TMD) is a condition in which the temporomandibular joint becomes inflamed, resulting in temporomandibular joint pain and other symptoms. TMD may cause temporomandibular joint pain, as well as other symptoms affecting the jaw and its supporting structure.  What is TMJ? The temporomandibular joint is where the jaw connects to …