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]

Boost Your Dental Health: 4 Cavity-Fighting Foods And Drinks To Add To Your Daily Diet

Posted on: 20 May 2015

Everyone knows that they need to brush and floss after they eat. Even when someone does this religiously, cavities, gum disease and other oral health problems can still be lurking around the corner. To help promote even better oral health, you may want to consider that there are foods and drinks out there that are actually good for your teeth. Here are four tooth-friendly beverages and foods that need to be a part of your diet now: [Read More]