Root Resorption in Adult Teeth is a Cause for Concern

As a new permanent tooth develops, the roots undergo a process of breakdown and growth. As older cells dissolve (a process called resorption), they’re replaced by newer cells laid down (deposition) as the jaw...

Restore Your Smile

Restoring your tired, broken, or incomplete smile is easy with help from your cosmetic dentist and a dental crown or bridge. In fact, these two common and powerful dental restorations can even work together to give your...

What Is Causing My Jaw Pain?

Are you suffering from jaw pain? While many people of all ages have painful or tender jaw joints from arthritis, auto accidents or even sinus issues, the biggest cause is TMD, or Temporomandibular Joint...

Best Dietary Practices for Healthy Teeth and Gums

Your diet can play as important a role in your dental health as brushing and flossing. What you eat (particularly sugar) could increase your risk of tooth decay despite your hygiene habits. And vice-versa: a nutritious...

A Long-Term Orthodontic Strategy Could Help Ensure an Attractive Smile Later in Life

Orthodontics relies on certain mechanics in the mouth to move teeth to better positions. As the specialty has advanced, we've become ever more precise in moving teeth with braces, the “workhorse” of...

Are You in the Know About Dental Crowns? Take our True or False Quiz

So, you're about to have a tooth capped with a crown. Do you know what you need to know before you undergo this common dental procedure? Here's a short true or false quiz to test your knowledge of dental crowns. All...