The “Bridge” Between Confidence and Teeth

Teeth whiteners, Bleaching, dental veneers, braces…There is a reason why millions of people actively seek reputable cosmetic dentists and are willing to invest the time, energy and money it will take to get their teeth looking beautiful.  It all boils down to confidence.
First Impressions are Lasting Impressions
When you meet someone for the first time, what [...]

The Truth About Extractions

Being told that you need to have a tooth extracted is a sore subject (no pun intended) for many people. This is most often the case when it comes to having your wisdom teeth taken out (as so many of us do). Let’s explore the issue some more though.
What Happens During an Extraction [...]

How Do Dentists Tackle Dental Phobia?

Ondontophobia. Dentophobia. Dentist Phobia. All of these things boil down to one issue: the fear or anxiety someone feels regarding dentistry.
Fact: Women tend to report more dental fear than men.
Fact: People tend to report being more fearful of more invasive procedures, such as oral surgery, than they are of less invasive treatment, such [...]

Yellowed Smile? The Solution: Dental Veneers

Many people are unaware that below the enamel, your teeth are composed of dark colored dentin.  As you age the natural enamel of your teeth begins to wear thing, gradually exposing the darker dentin underneath.  To complicate matters all varieties of food and beverages can stain the enamel of your teeth.  Soda’s acidic properties can [...]

Some Often Unknown Causes of Tooth Stains

Everyone wants to have a nice smile, but sometimes the foods we eat can cause discoloration and stains to occur.  The big culprits are coffee, cigarettes, and red wine, but there are others to watch for also.  One concern can come from fluoride, or rather too much fluoride. An over abundance of fluoride in [...]

Is Your Tooth Infected?

Have you ever wondered if you might be suffering from a tooth infection?  Well to start with you should know that there are three different kinds of infection.
The first kind is an infection in the pulp tissue of the tooth it self which is usually caused by tooth decay.  Typically your body can fight infection [...]