“Can I fix a broken tooth at home?” This may seem like a complicated question, but there’s a simple answer: no, you shouldn’t try to do this kind of dental repair on your own. Find out why this is such a bad idea and what you should do instead, including some temporary measures that can help you feel a bit ...

Wearing dental braces, and orthodontic band, or similar orthodontic treatment comes with its own set of responsibilities. In addition to knowing how to properly clean your teeth and avoid food that can damage your braces, you’ve got to know what is and isn’t normal for your braces so you can recognize emergencies that need immediate care. Luckily, braces are pretty ...

We’ve probably all heard of root canal therapy, a split tooth, tooth pain, and tooth decay, but what about a tooth fracture? The word “fracture” is a common one when dealing with health issues relating to our bones, but what does it mean when we’re talking about our teeth? Learn more about what tooth fractures are, how they can happen, ...

It makes sense that there’d be a market for alternative dental care and cure tooth decay and gum disease. Going to the dentist to get your teeth drilled can be a nerve-wracking experience. Unfortunately, though, natural treatments haven’t been shown to actually work for treating your cavities. Failing to seek proper treatment for a cavity can lead to much more ...

If this is your first time hearing about a water flosser, also called a waterpik, or have seen a water flosser review before, one thing is for sure – they are changing the game in regard to how we take care of our oral health. Water flossers replace your traditional dental floss for an easier, more effective way to floss ...

If you ask someone what a DMD is, what answer would they give you? Do you even know what a DMD is, and how they differ from a DDS? If you have no knowledge whatsoever, fear not, we’re here to help you understand all of it. If you are currently in need of a dentist, whether it’s an emergency or ...

Because prophylaxis dental isn’t the most common of dental terms, a lot of people overlook it. Either that, or they have no clue what it is, why it’s important, and what it consists of in general. Unfortunately, this poses a major problem for patients, which is why we’re going to clear things up. If you are currently facing a dental ...

Paying for dental care and orthodontic treatment can be expensive, but dental insurance plan can offset the cost tremendously. This is especially true if you have supplemental dental insurance. In addition to regular dental coverage from an insurance company—that usually leaves you with a gap in coverage and requires you to pay a portion of your dental work—supplemental insurance can ...

Dental bridges and permanent bridge implants act like a false tooth as they are placed between two crowns to fill in the gap left by missing teeth in order to look like a natural tooth or dental implant. They literally act as a bridge between two teeth. Bridges are an alternative to dentures and allow you to speak and chew ...

Periodontitis is a gum infection that can eventually lead to a buildup of gingival crevicular fluid, gum disease, alveolar bone loss and attachment loss of the teeth, meaning they will fall out. Severe periodontitis requires periodontal treatment is required. It is a common oral health problem but is almost entirely preventable. In most cases, you can eliminate the risk factor ...