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Bravery for Your Root Canal

No one enjoys serious dental procedures like a root canal, but many people outright ignore their dental health because they're too anxious or afraid to go through treatment. I did the very same thing myself when my dentist told me one of my molars could only be saved by a quick root canal. I ended up losing the tooth because I put off the treatment too many times out of fear. Now I work hard to encourage other dental patients to find ways to overcome their anxiety so they can get the care they need and save their teeth before it's too late.

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If you've lost a tooth, you probably aren't too happy about it. Losing a tooth can alter the way you feel about your smile and make eating a little tougher. However, it could come as a surprise to learn that with one tooth gone, your remaining teeth could suffer for it. Read on to discover the three ways a missing tooth could harm your other teeth. Misalignment Even into adulthood, teeth can become misaligned fairly easily. Read More 

What To Expect From Composite Bonding

If your smile isn't as bright and beautiful as you'd like due to tooth decay, discoloration, chips, cracks, gaps or abnormal tooth shape, composite bonding might be just the solution you need. Cosmetic dentists use tooth-colored composites to help reshape and repair your teeth during the bonding procedure. Bonding is one of the least costly cosmetic dentistry procedures, so it may be a good choice if veneers or other more expensive procedures, such as crowns, are out of your price range. Read More 

Streaks And Spots On Your Teeth? How To Fix These Anomalies

Teeth, just like the rest of you, can develop some anomalies, especially in color. Streaks and spots are just some of these anomalies. Your cosmetic dentist can help, but first it helps to know the what and why of these spots and streaks.  Spots It would almost be funny if it were not so embarrassing. Teeth with spots? Yet, many Americans have this very problem. The spots can be white, brown, or yellow, and to varying degrees. Read More 

How Dental Problems Affect Children’s Health

You always tell your kids how important it is to eat right and exercise. They understand that they need to eat from the right food groups and exercise every day. Unfortunately, there is not as much emphasis on the importance of oral hygiene as there is for physical health. The Importance of a Child's Oral Hygiene As we all know, if a cavity goes untreated, it can cause serious decay on the infected tooth. Read More 

Three Common Questions About Braces

The only way to fix some problems with your teeth is with braces. While it is quite the common treatment, many people have misconceptions about what it involves. Not knowing prevents people from understanding how braces can be a viable option to correct problems with crooked teeth. Here are 3 questions you may have about braces. Can An Adult Get Braces? Many people wrongly assume that braces are only for teenagers that are looking to correct their crooked teeth. Read More