How to Handle a Broken Tooth and Restore Your Smile
You’re savoring a delicious handful of sugar-coated peanuts—actually, it’s your second handful, which you almost resisted. But as you bite down, you hear a loud crunch that immediately feels off. Your heart races as your tongue discovers a significant chunk of your upper left molar has fractured, with the piece already lost to the abyss. […]
Is Tooth Loss Inevitable?
Many people assume that tooth loss is a natural part of aging. However, losing teeth doesn’t have to be your reality. Thanks to advancements in dental care, more people than ever are keeping their natural teeth throughout their lives. While dentures can be beneficial for those who need them, they are not inevitable for most […]
What’s A Tooth Worth?
The tooth fairy has an average rate for baby teeth, and every kid looks forward to cashing in. But once the permanent teeth move into place, the value jumps upward. Along the way, the cost of maintaining and repairing teeth usually receives a lot of consideration in the household budget. But what about weighing that […]
A Formula for Dental Success
Healthy partnerships pay off. In The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People, acclaimed author Stephen Covey offers the “synergy” habit. He outlines that if two people work together, the output is greater than the sum of their parts: 1+1=3…not 2! Cooperative efforts yield results that aren’t possible working alone, often exceeding expectations. It’s a nice concept, […]
Don’t Forget Yourself
As the days of another year race forward, we’re all aware that time isn’t slowing down. The demands of modern life push and pull on us from every angle. Deadlines at work and headlines at home write the story of our lives. The never-ending list of responsibilities and activities jostle for attention from a limited […]
The Mouth Sore Affliction
Sometimes patients develop toothaches or gum discomfort, but mouth pain comes in many other forms, too. Did you know your own body’s immune system can attack the lining of your mouth and create stinging sores? Chances are you or a loved one suffers from these frustrating ulcers. Research shows that one simple, inexpensive supplement may […]
Dental Fear: Where Does It Come From and How Can You Overcome It?
Fear is a natural part of being human. It’s ingrained in our DNA as a protective mechanism that keeps us safe from danger. While fear once helped our ancestors survive, today it can sometimes keep us from healthy situations—like visiting the dentist. In fact, nearly 40 million Americans avoid dental care due to extreme anxiety. […]
Leave Dental Fear Behind
We often know what we need to do, but it’s easier said than done. Shortages of time, money, or motivation frequently set up roadblocks on our journey to better health. Or anxiety may hold us back when nothing else really stands in the way. Fear is a critical protective mechanism, but it can also paralyze and […]
Revive Your Smile with Professional Teeth Whitening- A Quick Smile Fix
In 1992, author John Gray wrote a book declaring Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. Selling 50 million copies, the publication spent 121 weeks on the bestseller list and became a key theme in American pop culture. Researchers have since shown that the catchy metaphor applies to smiles, too. When women see a nice […]