There is a lot of depth in dentistry and, because of this, there are professionals that focus on specific dental procedures. If your dentist has mentioned a possible referral to an endodontist or a periodontist, then this article will help to bring you some clarity. Below we have outlined the differences between the two along with precisely what you can ...

Is there anything scarier than having wisdom teeth removed? Most of us remember the pain and discomfort of our wisdom teeth coming through in the first place. Sometimes, it can take years before they have fully grown and the thought of having them removed is extremely daunting. Teeth removal is pretty traumatic for the mouth, and afterward, there is the ...

So, your dentist has told you that you need root canal treatment due to a lack of good oral hygiene and a build-up of bacteria under the tooth. However, you have heard the horror stories and you are worried about what will happen with the treatment. Actually, endodontic treatment, or root canal therapy, is a good thing and can be ...

You had a root canal procedure and expected to have a normal recovery.Who doesn’t? But now you are noticing things that do not seem quite right. It is possible that you have a post-procedure infection or it is even root canal failure? How do you know for sure? First, let us take a quick look at the basics of a ...

In modern cosmetic dentistry, teeth can be corrected in a number of minimally invasive procedures. However, such a high-quality of work requires a well-established team of dentists, technicians, and assistants. There are a number of potential issues that could lead to the desire for veneers from discoloration uneven tooth positioning, and spaced out teeth, veneers are a way to rectify ...

Porcelain veneers have been used in cosmetic dentistry for a very long time. They have been confirmed by many to be a wonderful choice for treating a number of dental issues and getting that perfect smile. However, just like with all clinical treatments, there are instances when they are not the best form of cosmetic treatment and are unnecessary. You ...

Dental veneers or porcelain laminates as they also are referred to are smile beautifying charms worn permanently over the teeth. They enhance the smile and generally come with that glowing effect which is always a visual delight. Their primary function is to shield the surface of the teeth from potential defects and redefine the tooth structure. Nowadays, they are made ...

When your teeth start talking to you…you should stop and listen. Our body has a number of ways to tell us that something is going wrong. Warning signs alert us to possible infections or other health-related complications and issues. Just as a blinking yellow traffic light signals to us that we should slow down, signs from our body tells us ...

So…you are experiencing pain and tenderness in your teeth and make an appointment to see your dentist. After checking the area, the dentist tells you that you need a root canal. You have heard the horror stories, and seen the post-procedure videos, and you think “nope, not for me.” You know that you have to undergo some kind of treatment ...

One of the biggest milestones in a person’s life is when they get their first tooth. You rarely remember it personally, but parents are always so proud and love to announce when baby teeth start to come in. It is a pretty exciting thing if you think about it. All of a sudden, these little, hard objects just start growing ...