4 Conditions You Probably Did Not Know Require Dental Attention

As a general rule of thumb, you should see a dentist twice per year. While this statement is factual, other reasons can prompt you to see a dentist. Even if you brush your teeth and floss twice daily, you may still need to see a dental specialist, especially if you fall under the high-risk category. That includes pregnant women, smokers, people with weak immune systems, diabetic patients, or those suffering from gum disease. [Read More]

Should You Use Mouthwash?

Everyone knows that brushing your teeth is important for keeping your mouth healthy, but what about mouthwash? Dentists agree that mouthwash has certain benefits that can help you to protect both your teeth and gums. Here is some information about mouthwash to allow you to make an informed decision on whether to include it in your dental hygiene routine. What Are the Advantages of Mouthwash? The main advantage of mouthwash is that it provides cleaning to areas of your mouth that are too difficult to reach with your toothbrush. [Read More]

What Are the Most Common Early Signs of Nerve Damage in Teeth?

Did you know that the human body has over seven trillion nerves? Nerves are responsible for sending pain signals to the brain. And each tooth has a bundle of blood vessels along with a nerve, all of which dentists refer to as the dental pulp. When you damage a tooth in some way, the nerve inside the tooth will likely suffer, too. When this happens, your tooth will feel different. [Read More]

Invisalign: Process and Benefits

Invisalign or clear aligners are transparent dental braces made up of flexible thermoplastic material. They are thin and clear becoming almost invisible in the mouth. The Invisalign aligners are a form of dental braces, used to adjust teeth.  What is the Invisalign treatment process? The Invisalign treatment is done by an orthodontist or a dentist. At first, the dentist takes a mold of the patient's teeth to create a digital scan. [Read More]