Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, is a common stress response. How common? Very. In fact, one study found that as many as 33% of people engage in occasional tooth grinding. But occasional is key. When bruxism is a sometimes habit, it likely poses no real danger to long-term oral health. But for those who …
There can be several causes of tooth staining. Foods and beverages, aging, oral hygiene habits, and certain medications can all serve to discolor or yellow the teeth, creating the most common cosmetic dental problem experienced by adults today. Fortunately, even the most drastic tooth staining can be treated, and with his personalized approach to dental …
Arizona has been experiencing record-breaking heat, no small feat for what is one of the nation’s hottest states to begin with. So what better time than now to celebrate National Ice Cream Month? This yearly observation takes place every July, encouraging people to get out and enjoy a cold treat during one of the summer’s …
Wedding Season typically refers to the months between May and September, when a majority of weddings take place. We are at the height of this season, with June and July traditionally seeing the largest number of weddings out of the entire year – and after a year of restrictions, more people are heading to the …
Porcelain dental veneers are placed over the front of teeth that have been marred by cosmetic imperfections. This can include gaps, irregular tooth sizes, crooked presentation, and similar types of minor malocclusion. It can also include structural issues such as chips and cracks, or strictly cosmetic issues like deep stains. Once placed over the front …
The fastest way to whiten your teeth will be dependent on what type of stains you are addressing. If your stains are topical, such as those caused by foods and beverages, an in-office tooth whitening treatment will likely be the fastest. If your stains are deep, embedded underneath the enamel, dental bonding may be the …
As more and more people get the COVID vaccine, opportunities to be around others without a mask increase. But when the mask is off, what do your teeth look like? This may not have been a consideration for the past several months. It might be time to think about it now. Stained Teeth Surface stains …
Have you had a bad experience with a dentist? Maybe it was painful. Maybe it was frightening. Maybe it was just awful in general. But if a bad experience has kept you from maintaining routine dental visits or seeking desirable cosmetic services, now is the time to start considering sedation dentistry. Sedation dentistry is exactly …
Can brushing teeth get rid of cavities? No, it cannot. It can help prevent future cavities from forming, though. When you brush your teeth, you remove plaque, bacteria, and particulate that have accumulated since your last brushing. When left in place, these things can quickly cause tooth decay and lead to cavities, making it important …
In this short video, Sarah, one of our dental hygienists, explains our hygiene set-up Would you like to schedule a consultation? Call us today!
