Invisalign – How the Procedure Works Invisalign is the hugely popular way to straighten your teeth and treat gaps, overbites, underbites, and more. The process involves a series of aligners or “trays” that each moves teeth anywhere from .1mm to .25mm before being swapped out for a new one. Unlike braces, Invisalign aligners are removable, comfortable, and virtually unnoticeable. So that’s… Read More
Post-Treatment Aftercare with Veneers One of the fastest and easiest ways to improve your smile is by getting veneers – wafer thin shells, typically made of porcelain or composite resin – affixed to the front of your teeth. Veneers can be used to make the teeth appear whiter and fix minor imperfections, like covering stains and hiding small chips,… Read More
Tooth Broken in Half? Here’s What to Do and How to Fix It A broken tooth can be shocking, painful, and alarming—especially if it seems like half the tooth has come off or fractured suddenly. Whether it happened while eating, due to a fall, or from an accident, you’re likely here looking for clear, fast answers. This guide explains what you should do next, how to protect your… Read More
What Causes a Gummy Smile? Last updated March 26th 2025 If your family has a history of gummy smile, you may wonder if you will inherit this aesthetic concern, as well. Or if you have a gummy smile now, you may wonder where it came from and what to do about it. There are several factors that may contribute to… Read More
Cosmetic Dentistry vs Orthodontics – Similarities & Differences Cosmetic dentistry is the type of dental care you need when you wish to improve the way your smile looks. Orthodontics, on the other hand, is a specialized type of dental care focused on improving the position of teeth and the jaw to overcome an improper bite. While the two types of dental care share… Read More
Stem Cell Therapy in Dentistry Stem cell research has exploded in the last 20 years, so it should come as no surprise that a major segment of medicine, such as dentistry, would have its fair share of researchers attempting to make new scientific breakthroughs. Those breakthroughs are, by all accounts, at least several years away from your local dentist’s office,… Read More
Are Fillings Necessary for Baby Teeth? Many adults have had fillings, where a dentist fills in a decayed tooth with dental material to prevent further damage. The same type of treatment can be administered to children, too. The goal is to preserve the tooth’s health and function for years to come, even with baby teeth. It can also help to reduce… Read More
Can a Child Get Braces with Baby Teeth? Yes, children can definitely wear braces with some baby teeth remaining. Children won’t need braces when they have only baby teeth, but it may be the right course of action in some cases where a child has mixed baby and permanent teeth. That’s the short answer. The long answer is that nobody can offer you… Read More
What to Do When a Child Chips a Tooth Your child comes running into your home with what seems like a bloody lip. You quickly learn that he or she has a chip missing out of their tooth. What do you do when this happens? Many parents will encounter this from time-to-time. Accidents happen, but chipped teeth, especially those in a child, can be… Read More
Changes in Dental Technology Millions of Americans experience anxiety about going to the dentist. Much of this can be chalked up to Hollywood sensationalism, but there’s no doubt that not so long ago, dentists were hindered by inadequate tools and techniques that made getting your teeth worked on not much fun. But if you haven’t stepped into a modern… Read More
