Cheaper Alternatives to Porcelain Veneers Dental bonding and porcelain veneers have much in common. Both cosmetic dental restorations offer quick smile makeovers. Minimally invasive, dental bonding and porcelain veneers attach to the front side of your tooth with nominal tooth preparation. While dental bonding corrects many of the same smile issues as porcelain veneers, cosmetic bonding is… Read More
Many people suffer through years of unexplained headaches and facial pain, trying their best to control discomfort with over-the-counter pain relievers. They’ll usually seek medical help, but since the symptoms can indicate a number of illnesses, TMJ disorder is often misdiagnosed or ignored. Your temporomandibular joints, or TMJs, are the large joints that hold connect… Read More
If you’ve ever worn, or seen someone wear, a set of traditional braces, then you know that treating malocclusion can be rather invasive. Malocclusion occurs when the upper and lower arches of your teeth do not fit together properly. The condition can cause speech impediments and difficulty eating, among other symptoms. While braces are traditionally… Read More
Does anxiety prevent you from going to the dentist? You’re not alone. Up to 20{dcbe0cd52ce35e2f156887e14605e24111ce99c14f01d3853732956d43020bdd} of Americans have less-than-ideal smiles because apprehension prevents them from visiting their dentist’s office. Serious oral health issues, like tooth decay and gum disease, can often go ignored until extreme tissue damage forces the patient into the dentist’s office. Dr…. Read More
A study conducted last spring by the Center for Disease Control indicates a sharp rise in tooth decay among children, especially those without access to regular dental care. Though many people may not consider cavities a disease, it remains the number one chronic disease among children in America. New research now suggests that the phenomena… Read More
You may not be amazed that dental crowns, or caps, are an old concept, but would it surprise you to learn that gold restorations were used by Etruscans as early as 700 BC? Thanks to human industriousness, or as testament to the severity of oral discomfort, our ancestors manufactured dental appliances with exceptional skill. Today,… Read More
Perhaps out of all restorative dental procedures, dental fillings are among the most well-known. Chances are, you may have had one or more fillings performed on your teeth, or at least know someone who has. For the last 150 years, the dental filling material of choice was metal amalgam, a mixture of tin, copper, silver,… Read More
Have you ever woken in the middle of the night, only to wonder why? You’re not coughing, your partner is not snoring, and after a moment of tense listening, you decide that everything else is quiet as well. Episodes like this can be frustrating. As you try to fall back to sleep, you may worry… Read More
For decades, the benefits of fluoride to our dental health has been touted by experts and exemplified by extensive testing. Treating your teeth to fluoride, either in toothpaste, mouthwash, fluoride-treated tap water, or any combination of the above, has been proven to significantly increase your protection against tooth decay (dental caries). Dr. Corbet Locke, your… Read More
So you’re pretty consistent with brushing your teeth at least twice a day, although you rarely have the time to floss. You never miss a dental checkup, and you’re careful not to consume too many sugary or acidic substances without rinsing your mouth or brushing your teeth right after. So why do you still exhibit… Read More