What Are the Benefits of Smiling and Laughing?
Do you smile and laugh often? If not, you may be missing out on some major benefits that they provide! Smiling and laughing have been shown to improve mental and physical health in a number of ways. And it makes sense – smiling is one of the main signals we give each other to indicate […]
How 3D Cone-Beam CT Technology is Changing Dentistry
When most people think of dental care, the first thing that comes to mind is a trip to the dentist’s office for a cleaning. However, advances in computed tomography (CT) technology are changing the way dentists work, and making it possible for them to provide more comprehensive care without having to leave their offices. In […]
Smiles & Success: How Dental Implants Can Help Your Career
Much of our professional life is spent speaking to others face-to-face, whether in-person or via Zoom. Naturally, how your mouth looks matters, and a smile that’s missing teeth might be saying more than you mean to about your professional persona. In our corporate culture, a healthy, attractive smile is important – we really do judge […]
Self-Conscious About an Uneven Smile? 6 Ways to Correct a Crooked Mouth
Do you feel self-conscious about your uneven smile? If so, you’re not alone. Millions of people are born with an uneven smile, and it can be a source of insecurity for some. After all, first impressions are a big deal; if you’re not happy with how you look, you might not be putting your best […]
What Should I Do If I Have A Tooth Knocked Out?
If you’ve ever had a tooth knocked out, you know how scary and frustrating it can be. Nobody wants to walk around with a missing tooth and an embarrassing story about how it got knocked out! But don’t worry; if you’re proactive and a little lucky, you might be able to save a tooth that’s […]
The Cardiac-Oral Health Connection: It’s a Two-Way Street
Did you know there is a connection between your oral health and your heart health? It’s true! Dental health is often overlooked in terms of overall health, as if your mouth exists in a vacuum or something. But recent studies have shown a strong connection between the health of your mouth and cardiovascular conditions. For […]
Why Dental Implants Fail & How You Can Avoid Dental Implant Failure
It’s well-known that dental implants are the gold standard in comprehensive tooth replacement; they’re the only way to reconstruct a smile holistically, because they don’t just replace a missing crown – they replace the whole tooth – including the root. And this is where the value of the dental implant lies: because it is installed […]
The Sometimes-Gruesome History of Dental Implant Technology
We know that today, dental implant surgery is the gold standard for replacing lost teeth. A small titanium or zirconium screw capped with a fake tooth, dental implants replace the form and biological function of the tooth you’ve lost. But where did this technology come from? Is it really as new as it seems, or […]
Keep Yourself Safe from Oral Cancer; it’s Easy!
Oral cancers, just like most cancers, are a very real risk. Oral cancers are the 14th most common type in the US, and the 3rd most common type among biological males. But the good news is that, among the many types of cancers, oral cancer is extremely preventable, and when caught early, highly treatable. That’s because […]
How Platelet-Rich Fibrin is Changing Dentistry
Dentistry has seen a lot of changes in the past few years. One of the latest advancements is platelet-rich fibrin (PRF), a treatment that uses the patient’s own blood to heal dental problems. This innovative approach is proving to be much more effective than traditional treatments, and it’s quickly gaining popularity among dentists and patients […]
Gross Stuff in Oral Surgery: What Are Mouth Lesions?
Oral lesions are gross. They’re a sign of big health problems in your mouth, but more often than not they’re also a signal that something else in the body is wrong, too. There are a thesis’ worth of types of oral lesions, everything from slightly swollen glands to red, velvety spots inside your cheek. They […]
The Anatomy of a Wisdom Tooth
We all know the Golden Rule of Wisdom Teeth: get them taken out before they have the chance to cause problems. But what is it about wisdom teeth that makes them problematic? Why are these teeth different? And what’s the urgency on getting an oral surgery to remove your wisdom teeth before you’re even fully […]
