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The holidays are a great time to visit family and friends. It’s also a popular time of year for some people to take a vacation. Whatever your travel plans may be, remember how important it is to take care of yourself while you’re away, and that includes paying attention to your daily oral hygiene routine. […]

Living with sensitive teeth is never any fun, but it can be particularly difficult during the holidays. Typically, sensitivity occurs because the dentin of the tooth, which is the layer right under the enamel, is exposed. This happens if the enamel of your teeth is eroded. Sensitivity can also be the result of receding gums, […]

When most of us think of dental procedures, we don’t imagine a simple one-visit procedure that results in a dramatically improved smile instantly. In fact, that may sound too good to be true. But that is a great description of dental bonding. This remarkable process is simple and fast, and the end product is the […]

Dental sealants are often used on the teeth of children and teenagers. Consisting of a very thin layer of plastic, a sealant is a great way to protect teeth and reduce the risk of tooth decay. But sealants aren’t just for kids! In fact, older adults can benefit from dental sealants as well. The unfortunate […]

One very effective way to protect teeth from decay, as well as to repair minor dental issues, is a dental sealant. Put simply, a sealant is an extremely thin layer of protective plastic that is applied directly over the surface of a person’s natural teeth. Sealants are used on all ages of dental patients. In […]

Almost all children get cavities. And when it happens, chances are it occurs in teeth at the back of the mouth. These molars are the strong teeth that we use to chew food. They have tiny grooves called pits and fissures, which make them more effective for grinding food. Unfortunately, small particles of what we […]

Fever blisters and cold sores are one of the most common of all types of mouth sores. Appearing as a cluster of small blisters on or around the lip, cold sores and fever blisters are not only uncomfortable; they are also a nuisance and an embarrassment. Typically, they are caused by the herpes simplex virus […]

Over the past several years, oral piercing has become increasingly popular. While some age groups may find this type of piercing an effective means of self-expression, people who engage in oral piercing should understand that there are risks involved. Most of us have seen photographs of celebrities or other people in the public eye with […]

If you have wide gaps in between your teeth, you have what’s referred to as a diastema. Usually, this type of gap occurs between a person’s two front upper teeth, but it can actually occur anywhere inside the mouth. There are a few different reasons why these gaps occur: The size of your teeth and […]

There are several signs that your child may need braces, including crooked teeth, teeth that are overcrowded or overlapping, or teeth that don’t fit together properly (also known as malocclusion, or an overbite or underbite). If your child does need braces, your dentist is usually the first person to notice, and that can happen anytime […]