The last 60 years have been a time of huge advancements for the dental industry. Within this timeframe, there have been numerous advancements in diagnostics, treatment options, and even specialties that have continuously helped dentists keep up with the demands of healthcare. Modern dentistry has now come with its own challenges, but we’re here to […]
You have a child who needs to undergo orthodontic treatment, but they also need restoration work done. You may ask yourself which of these procedures is appropriate to start with. In the majority of cases, it’s going to be important to get the orthodontic treatment done first. A few kinds of restorations may provide additional […]
The dental industry has made some adaptations to care for patients during the pandemic. Likewise, some patients have made some changes of their own, and not all of them for the better. One such change is the move to seeking mail-order orthodontics, some of them regrettably built around a DIY approach. While DIY is the […]
Receiving orthodontic care is a fairly common part of many people’s childhood dental experience. The benefits of addressing orthodontic concerns while the jaw is still developing are significant. The process tends to be shorter, easier, and ensure healthy growth and proper alignment of adult teeth. While your dentist is preparing for this process, they must […]
For many, feelings of nervousness while visiting the dentist are a normal experience and most often can be easily relieved through reassurances and proper dental care. However, those experiencing more consistent, intense feelings of fear, anxiety, and panic can inhibit proper dental care, often leading to avoidance and poor oral health. When severe enough, it […]
There’s a lot of ways our overall health can benefit from a simple change of diet. Our body needs the proper nutrients to maintain itself. Healing the microdamage that we face each day, reinforcing the enamel in our teeth, and battling bacteria are all included in this. Not getting the necessary nutrients leaves us more […]
Most children get a cavity one in their life, and when it happens, there’s nothing to be ashamed of – in fact, it’s a perfectly normal experience. For pediatric dentists such as ourselves, handling children’s cavities is a breeze as we have many treatments and preventative methods that can help keep your children’s teeth clean […]
There are three steps to oral hygiene that we all hear repeatedly. Brush your teeth twice a day, floss regularly, and follow it all up with mouthwash. Brushing your teeth makes sense. After all, it’s literally brushing away plaque and food debris. Flossing gets in between your teeth and cleans out that pesky debris. But […]
Our world doesn’t recycle enough to keep up with the thousands of pounds of waste produced. Plastic has become the most unsustainable resource on earth, creating massive destruction to ecosystems and wildlife, and many companies have been slow to work at creating more sustainable sources. Many of our toothbrushes in those landfills will take hundreds […]
For many families, preventing cavities can be a huge challenge, especially for children who have excessive sweet tooths. Encouraging them to brush and floss each day, limiting their sweets intake, and making sure they visit their dentist regularly are some of the best methods we have to help protect children’s teeth from harmful diseases. However, […]
