Dental Insights

Yes, Getting an Implant Is Still an Option Many patients assume that dental implant treatment isn’t possible if a tooth has been missing for years. However, while it’s best to get a dental implant as soon as possible after tooth loss, what makes someone a good candidate for a dental implant isn’t how long the…

You may already know that painful gums are a clear sign that you should see your dentist. However, gum disease can take hold even without that specific symptom. That’s particularly true for its earlier stages.  Your dentist may advise periodontal therapy even if your gums feel fine. Here’s a closer look at why. How can…

Are you not getting a good night’s rest? When you think about sleep apnea, your mind typically drifts toward medical definitions, breathing machines, and health risks, like cardiovascular strain or high blood pressure. What is far less frequently discussed is the profound, quiet toll that sleep apnea takes on our closest interpersonal relationships. Sleep apnea…

If you keep waking up from a night of poor sleep or experience headaches or jaw pain seemingly out of nowhere, you may be experiencing temporomandibular joint (TMJ) dysfunction. Your temporomandibular joint can impact you as you speak and eat, but it can also affect your rest. Read on to learn more about this issue…

Implants—the Long-Lasting Solution There are many different reasons why a person might want to get dental implants. They might be missing one or more teeth, they might have severe damage to the existing teeth, or they might have discoloration that can’t be repaired through whitening alone. Some people need to replace just a few teeth,…

What is your toothbrush missing? We’ve all heard the golden rule of oral hygiene since we were children: Brush your teeth twice a day for two minutes each time. It is the cornerstone of modern dental care, drilled into us by dentists, hygienists, and well-meaning toothpaste commercials alike.  For the most part, we follow the…

The Middle Ground Between Fillings and Crowns When a tooth is damaged, most people assume the next step is either a filling or a crown. Sometimes that’s the case. A small cavity may only need a simple filling, or a broken tooth may need a crown for more protection, but there’s another option many patients…

Dental Crowns Without the Long Wait Dental crowns used to mean at least two visits. Your dentist prepared the tooth, took impressions, placed a temporary crown, and then you waited while a lab made the final restoration. For many patients, that process was inconvenient. Temporary crowns can feel awkward. Extra appointments could be hard to…

Gum display is different for everyone. Ever wonder why some smiles show more gum tissue than others? Some people barely show any gum when they smile, while others show a noticeable band above their upper teeth. A “gummy smile” is more common than many people think. For some patients, it is simply part of their…

A Deeper Look at Smile Function At first glance, you might not think headaches, jaw tension, sore muscles, restless sleep, and worn teeth are related. You can probably blame stress, posture, a bad pillow, or a long day at work. Sometimes those things do have a little to do with it, but your bite and…