Patient Education
Elastics
Elastics are small rubber bands that help move teeth into proper alignment. Typically, one side is connected to the top jaw and the other…
Traumatic dental injuries occur most often in children and teenagers, although people of all ages can experience them as well. Sports accidents, car…
Traumatic dental injuries can occur in people of all ages and activity levels. The cause might be a car accident, a fall down the stairs, or an elbow…
As you know, your dentist recommends fluoride toothpaste because fluoride prevents cavities. Fluoride bonds with the calcium and phosphate ions in…
Toothpaste: It’s something most people use every day, but rarely give much thought to — except, perhaps, when choosing from among the dozens of…
Some children are just too fearful to receive necessary dental care. In that type of situation, conscious sedation with nitrous oxide may be…
Nitrous oxide, commonly referred to as “laughing gas,” has been used in dental procedures since the 19th century. Modern nitrous oxide sedation…
Most of the time, root canal therapy is effective at permanently relieving tooth pain and halting infection of the soft tissues deep inside the…
What Is an Orthodontist?
Orthodontists are dental specialists who diagnose and treat problems with the position, alignment, and spacing of the…
What Is a Root Canal?
The roots of your teeth have small openings, called root canals, which allow blood vessels and nerve fibers to bring nutrients…