Are you nervous about your dentist giving you the dreaded referral slip at your next check-up? Well, don’t fear. Your dental benefits work with a specialist too. … [Read more...]
Dental Technology: The Past, Present & Future
The first nylon bristle toothbrush was put on the market less than 80 years ago. That means people were driving cars before they were using an effective toothbrush. The horror! Fortunately, dentistry has come a long way in the last century. New technology allows dentists to … [Read more...]
Get A Closer Look for X-Ray Day
Click for full-sized infographic. On November 8th, we celebrate the anniversary of X-ray’s discovery, also known as X-Ray Day. In the dental world, the X-ray is an important tool for dentists to detect problems in teeth or gums that aren’t readily visible in a typical … [Read more...]
Dental Procedures: The ‘Root’ of All Evil?
Your teeth have been killing you so you head to the dentist to investigate the pain. After your appointment, your dentist gives you the bad news – you have an infected tooth. Your dentist will likely give you two treatment options to replace the tooth – a root canal or a … [Read more...]
Top Gums: Feel the Need. The Need to Prevent Gum Disease
If you don’t already feel the need to prevent gum disease, we’re here to tell you why you should. Gum disease can take 2 forms – gingivitis and a more advanced form, periodontitis. Both diseases come with a myriad of symptoms including receding gums, gum pain, and teeth … [Read more...]
