Porcelain Veneer Care

Posted on: 3 August 2015

Porcelain veneer is designed to look and function like a natural, normal tooth enamel. While some aspects of porcelain veneer care are a little different from natural tooth care, veneer care involves only a few basic rules and tips.  Cleaning Routine Your recommended tooth cleaning routine will remain the same with or without veneers. Brush your teeth and floss twice daily using a standard toothbrush, tooth paste and floss. There are toothpastes on the market that are designed specifically for cleaning porcelain veneers, but using these products is not necessary. [Read More]

How to Keep Your Kids Laughing It Up after Dental Sedation

Posted on: 17 July 2015

Nitrous oxide, commonly known as laughing gas, is one of the most commonly used types of sedation in pediatric dentistry. Laughing gas is known to impart a euphoric or even giggly feeling within minutes. The effects continue for the whole procedure since the child gets a continual dosage of the gas until the dental work is complete. Some of the laughing gas effects may last for a short while after leaving the dentist's office, although the majority of kids will feel like themselves within 10 minutes following the procedure. [Read More]

Your Questions Answered: Does Your Teen Need a Dental Bridge?

Posted on: 25 June 2015

Few things can impact your teen's self-confidence as much as appearance issues. This is just one reason why a lost tooth can be traumatic for a young adult. On top of the appearance problem, missing teeth can cause the remaining teeth to shift out of alignment or pose a hygiene challenge. Teens are too young for permanent solutions, like implants, but a bridge is a semi-permanent option that is available. This guide will help you understand bridgework and how it can help your child. [Read More]

3 Discreet Braces Options For Adults With Crooked Smiles

Posted on: 9 June 2015

If you're an adult and you want to have your crooked teeth corrected but you are self-conscious about how you're going to look with braces, there are a few treatment options you can try that aren't very noticeable. You don't need to have thick metal brackets with heavy metal wires around your mouth. Instead, you can get a discrete option that people are barely going to notice while you're fixing your smile. [Read More]