So you’ve recently just moved or not necessarily “vibing” with your dentist anymore – how do you pick a new dentist? There are many factors that go into choosing the right dentist and practice for you and your family – so here’s a quick list of things to look for. Personal Comfort – Here, we…
Silver Amalgam Fillings, is something fishy?
Within the past decade, questions have been raised about the safety of silver amalgam fillings due to their partial use of mercury in the filling. While the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) evaluated their safety in 2009 and found no serious connection with mercury in amalgam fillings and releasing of mercury in the body, many…
Root Canals: Fact and Fiction
Root canals. It seems public opinion of the words themselves are vaguely ominous and sound painful. But what do we really know about root canals? Root canals can be necessary for a variety of issues such as: a chipped or cracked tooth, deep infection, bad amount of decay, when the pulp of the tooth becomes…
Fun Fact Friday: Linea Alba
Notice a white line along the inner side of your cheek? This condition is known as Linea Alba, stemming from the Latin meaning of White Line. It is simply hardening of your oral mucosa. Linea alba is a common finding, asymptomatic (a condition producing or showing no symptoms), benign, usually occurs bilaterally (on both sides…
What’s going on with my sensitive teeth?
Some people are blessed with the life of never having felt the sensation of “sensitive teeth” while for some, it may come and go and for others, sensitive teeth is something they are unfortunately familiar with on a regular basis. Sensitive teeth can be caused by a multitude of reasons, some of which may be:…
Fun Fact Friday: Tori
What in the world are Tori? Maxillary (upper jaw) and mandibular (lower jaw) tori are densely mineralized bone that can protrude inward (from the maxilla) or towards the tongue (from the mandibular), also known as, a bony growth. In the photo above, it is seen that the torus is from the midline of the hard…
Implant Facts and Stories
Have some questions or looking for some patient stories about dental implants? Look no further! You are about in embark on a journey that will give you the happiness and confidence you have been yearning for and you’ve just taken the first steps and we will be with you every step of the way. So…
Yikes! How do I get rid of this bad breath?
Everyone knows somebody with chronic bad breath. Most people might immediately assume they just don’t brush their teeth regularly, which may be the case, but bad breath can actually come from a variety of issues. Here is a short video from the ADA on associated issues with bad breath. While one may assume it may…
Implants: To Have or Not to Have Part 2
In our last post we went over the details, what makes a good candidate, pitfalls and misconceptions for conventional implants. Now we can dive into the world of mini implants! We’ll start from the ground level – what are mini implants? Mini implants are like traditional implants but usually smaller in diameter. Pros of using…
Implants: To Have or Not to Have Part 1
As of recent, conventional implants and mini implants have become extremely popular in the dental world. As prices drop, some insurances start to cover partial costs of implants and the general population becomes more well-versed on the topic has given rise to more people asking: What’s the deal with implants? In this article, we’ll speak…