Learning how to properly clean and care for your teeth is one of the most basic things you can do to maintain good dental and oral hygiene. It’s also one of the first dental hygiene practices that your parents most likely taught you when you were a child. You might not necessarily remember exactly how…
Read moreGingival Hyperplasia Treatment Options: From Simple Cleanings to Surgery
Are you experiencing unusual growth of your gum tissue? Does it seem to cover more of your teeth than usual? If so, you may have gingival hyperplasia, a condition in which the gum tissue becomes overgrown and enlarged. While this can often be a harmless cosmetic issue, in some cases, it can lead to oral…
Read moreProfessional Teeth Whitening vs Bleaching: Choosing the Right Teeth Brightening Option
With family reunions, vacations and summer fun soon to be underway you may be looking for ways to enhance your smile. There’s nothing like a pearly white smile, which is why teeth whitening and bleaching procedures are some of the most common cosmetic dental procedures you can do. Brighter, whiter teeth can boost your confidence…
Read moreExploring the Importance of Dental X-Rays in Preventive Dentistry
Just as general practitioners use X-ray imaging to diagnose or detect various health conditions, dentists depend on the same technology to get a detailed view of the oral cavity. Oftentimes, there are bone, tissue and tooth issues that need to be addressed but are not visible to the naked eye through a visual examination. An…
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