Everyone knows that first impressions are important. Your appearance and demeanor are the two primary things that someone will notice when meeting you for the first time—and a smile goes a long way to ensuring the impression is positive. If you have crooked teeth, or an overbite, it is likely that you feel self-conscious and you prefer to stay out ...

Oral health is closely linked with the health of the rest of your body. For example, did you know that an excess build-up of plaque in the mouth over an extended period of time not only can lead to tooth decay, but it could also lead to heart disease according to some of the recent news? It has even been ...

A permanent crown, also known as a dental cap, is a type of dental treatment that completely caps over a tooth or a dental implant and is a form of restorative treatment. A dental crown is required when the tooth either broke, decayed, or became damaged some other way. A permanent crown is also used to make the overall appearance ...

With countless different types of mouthwash available on the shelves today, it is not surprising that people often get confused when trying to decide on the one that is right for them. How does one choose from bottle after bottle of mouthwash for chronic bad breath? They all say that they make the breath fresher, but which one actually works ...

If you had to choose between getting a dental implant or a bridge, which one do you think you would go for? When it comes to replacing missing teeth, patients often have these two options from which to choose. Unfortunately, most people do not have the information they need to make the right choice between dental implants versus bridges. While ...

A dental crown, also commonly known as a cap, is a type of dental restoration that is often used to cover heavily damaged or decayed teeth. Sometimes they are also used for dental implants as well as on teeth that act as an anchor for a bridge. Typically, crowns are cemented over the top of the damaged or decayed tooth ...

Dental X-rays can cost a lot of money or not a lot of money. This just depends on a few factors like your location, the dentist, and the type of X-ray you need. With this sometimes high cost in mind, is it worth it to even get a dental X-ray? The answer is it depends on a lot of different ...

Hi Folks, Dr. Greg here from Dentably Magazine. Now normally I’m not very inclined to promote candy because of what it does to your teeth! But for one day a year, I look the other way and tell people to have at it and get their candy fix on, and that day is Halloween! This year we’ve put together a ...

Looking for a brief summary of our study? We’ve analyzed the various options for at home orthodontics, at the end of our analysis we recommend Smile Direct Club as the number 1 choice. Read on for the full details. A beautiful smile is a great way to make a first impression, so it’s no wonder that a healthy set of ...

Mouthguards are a protective device used in the mouth to cover the teeth and gums to prevent and reduce injury to the teeth, arches, lips, and gums. For the millions of people around the world who may recently have had braces installed, staying active is easier said than done. Most times, braces end up causing serious injuries when sports or ...