TIPS FOR PREVENTING ORAL CANCER

TIPS FOR PREVENTING ORAL CANCER

Oral cancer is a serious disease that affects many people across the globe, particularly cigarette smokers and people with a family history of cancer. Though there is a genetic factor involved, there are several things you can do to prevent the development of oral...
HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE DENTIST

HOW TO TALK TO YOUR CHILD ABOUT THE DENTIST

Talking to your child about the dentist, doctor, or any other medical profession isn’t always easy, as children have very vivid imaginations that can develop into fears if concepts are not explained in a way they understand. Because of this, parents often find...
CEREC® CROWNS VS. TRADITIONAL DENTAL CROWNS

CEREC® CROWNS VS. TRADITIONAL DENTAL CROWNS

Dental crowns have been used for decades as a way to protect and restore damaged teeth, rather than extracting them altogether. They offer reinforcement for cracked or broken teeth, and they are always used to “cap” teeth that have undergone root canal treatment for...
GOT GINGIVITIS? HERE’S WHAT TO DO

GOT GINGIVITIS? HERE’S WHAT TO DO

Gingivitis is the earliest stage of gum disease, which can progress into periodontitis (periodontal disease) if it goes untreated by your family dentist. However, it’s not all bad news if you start to notice the signs and symptoms of gingivitis — in fact, many...
AT-HOME TEETH WHITENING ADVICE

AT-HOME TEETH WHITENING ADVICE

These days, there are thousands of different teeth whitening kits and treatments to choose from, making it hard to determine how to safely and effectively whiten your teeth at home. For example, there are natural teeth whitening treatments that involve baking soda and...