Dental Blog
Can Dental Sealants Benefit Your Smile?
What are dental sealants? Dental sealants are thin layers that are applied to teeth that have grooves, pits or fissures to prevent cavities from forming. Dental sealants work by filling in crevices where harmful bacteria like to hide. The sealant material is similar...
Can You Prevent Gum Recession?
Gum recession is, unfortunately, a prevalent condition. Although gum recession is common, it shouldn’t be confused with being normal or unpreventable, as, at this time, there is no hereditary link to gum recession. Even so, there are many causes of gum recession,...
What is a Food Trap?
A food trap is an area in your mouth, usually between two teeth, that traps food and is difficult to clean. Food traps can also occur on the biting surfaces of teeth, underneath bridges and restorative work, and underneath dentures. We will discuss the most common...
How to Keep Baby Teeth Healthy
Although it can be difficult when your baby starts to teethe, it is exceptional and memorable as they get their first teeth. Teething will begin with the lower front teeth around 5-10 months old. After the lower front teeth erupt, you can expect to see the upper front...
What You Should Know About Dental Crowns
What are dental crowns? Dental crowns, more commonly referred to as dental caps, are a type of dental restoration involving placing a cap that covers the tooth or a dental implant to change its size and shape back to its original anatomy. Dental crowns help strengthen...
Tips For Dental Anxiety
You’re not alone if you experience anxiety when you think about going to the dentist. It is reported that 22% of patients experience some form of dental anxiety, whether fear of procedures, fear of the unknown, fear of dental sounds, etc. People may have many...