Nervous about your first cleaning in years? Knowing the three steps, from the hygienist’s baseline notes to the doctor’s final examination, makes the whole visit far less daunting.
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Most patients having a tooth extraction, bone graft, or implant placement under local anesthesia can eat beforehand. IV sedation is the exception, and the reason for it matters.
Should I Eat Something Before Oral Surgery? Read More »
Brushing and flossing are the first line of defense, but they cannot remove tartar once it hardens. Here is how a professional cleaning every six months closes that gap.
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Baking soda, lemon juice, boil-and-bite trays: popular DIY whitening tricks that can wear down enamel and leave teeth sensitive. Our doctors explain what goes wrong.
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Wisdom teeth can cause trouble long before they break through the gum. These five signs, from stubborn bad breath to sudden headaches, may point to impacted wisdom teeth.
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No dentist can promise a specific number of shades. Here is what actually determines your whitening result, why it differs from patient to patient, and why crowns and veneers will not lighten with your natural teeth.
How Many Shades Whiter Will My Teeth Become After Teeth Whitening? Read More »
An underbite is not only cosmetic. It can complicate chewing, swallowing, and even sleep. Orthognathic surgery, sometimes paired with orthodontics, realigns the jaws around your own anatomy and goals.
How Can I Correct an Underbite? Read More »
Tooth roots do more than anchor teeth. They keep your jaw growing healthy bone. When they are gone, resorption starts, and implants are the replacement that addresses it.
Do Dental Implants Protect My Jawbone? Read More »
Worried about the sunken look that can come with dentures? Implants anchor into the jawbone and help preserve bone volume, which is why they hold facial shape as well as function.
How Can Dental Implants Retain Natural Face Shape and Smile? Read More »
Dentures slip and bridges can crack, but an implant anchors into the jawbone much like a natural tooth root. Here is what chewing with dental implants is really like, and who qualifies.
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