Category: cosmetic dentistry

Did you know that the health of your mouth is connected to the health of your entire body? More and more research has indicated that oral health conditions coincide with other systemic conditions. For example, patients with gum disease are more likely to develop cardiovascular illness. Additionally, inadequate oral hygiene, genetic predispositions, and lack of… Continue reading A Healthy Mouth is a Gateway to a Healthy Body

Biting your nails can be a tough habit to break, and you’re probably aware of the ill-effects it can have on your manicure. Many patients may also do damage to their teeth when they bite their nails. The nails are hard objects, and they can wear down the enamel when bitten repeatedly. Similarly, nail-biting has… Continue reading Nail Biting May Lead to Dental Issues

In the world of oral surgery, the need for cosmetic dentistry is a topic that arises more often than you might think. Though it would seem that cosmetic procedures are reserved for patients who are fighting to turn back the hands of time or achieve certain physical attributes, the cosmetic approach also comes into play… Continue reading Maxillofacial Trauma: Bone Fractures

In years past, tooth loss often accompanied aging, often because patients lacked access to routine dental care or because advanced tooth-saving treatments had not yet been developed. As a result, most patients would eventually get dentures when they got older. Now, dentists and their patients can work together to keep the teeth and gums in… Continue reading Maintaining Healthy Teeth and Gums throughout the Retirement Years

Who among us hasn’t committed a little no-no or a small faux pas when our dentist wasn’t looking? Dental indiscretions such as chewing ice, biting the fingernails or ink pens or paper clips, opening bottles with your teeth, grinding and clenching both day and night, inconsistent home care, neglecting our regular dental appointments…we all feel… Continue reading Harmful Dental Habits to Avoid

Many treatments associated with cosmetic dentistry may involve oral surgery. If you may benefit from such a procedure, you will have an initial consultation with an oral surgeon to explore your treatment options. At this first appointment, the oral surgeon will review your medical history and the specifics of your need for surgery. This will… Continue reading What To Expect At Your Oral Surgery Consultation

The extent of the trauma and damage from a facial injury is often difficult to understand. The cause of such an injury could be anything from a car accident to a domestic violence incident. Or, the injury could be the result of a sports accident, an accidental fall, or an unfortunate incident in the workplace.… Continue reading Causes and Prevention of Facial Injuries