4 Tips That Should Help You Get the Most from Your New Dentist's Services

More than 30 percent of adults have untreated dental cavities, but finding a reliable dentist to work with will help ensure that you don't become a statistic. So if you don't already have a dentist, now is as good a time as any to start a search for one. After finding a new dentist to work with, you can use a few tips to make sure that you're getting the most out of the services they have to offer. [Read More]

A Loose Adult Tooth Is Never Normal. Here's What Can Cause It And How It Can Be Treated

While many people have fond memories of losing teeth as children and getting money from the Tooth Fairy, it's not something that should carry over to adulthood — a loose adult tooth is a serious dental problem. When an adult tooth is loose, it means that the periodontal ligaments connecting the root of the tooth to the jawbone have been severely damaged. Damage to your periodontal ligaments may be caused by trauma to your mouth, gum disease, or bruxism (clenching and grinding your teeth at night). [Read More]

4 Tips To Help Your Child Through Their First Cavity Treatment

You hope that your child will never have to experience tooth decay. Unfortunately, most people get a cavity at least once during their lives. If your child's dentist has performed an x-ray and found evidence of a cavity, they will have to clean out the decay and place a filling. Here are four tips you can use to help your child through their first cavity treatment: 1. Explain the reason for the procedure. [Read More]

4 Things To Expect During Your Dental Implant Consultation

The first step of getting dental implants is scheduling a consultation appointment with your service provider. Here are a few things you can expect to happen during that consultation appointment. 1. A Background Review  You can expect your service provider to thoroughly assess your dental background information with you during your initial consultation. If they've been treating your teeth and gums already, they'll simply verify the information and insight that they have to ensure that you're both on the same page. [Read More]