It is estimated around 15% of Americans are afraid of going to the dentist due to anxiety or some type of dental phobia. When someone becomes afraid of going to the dentist, they will end up putting their oral health in jeopardy because they are not seeing the dentist...
If you are unhappy with the appearance of your smile and have noticed that it is affecting your self-esteem, it may be time to visit a dentist who specializes in porcelain crowns. You may have a damaged tooth due to an accident, illness, or even just because of age,...
Normally, aerobic (oxygen-dependent) bacteria live in the oral cavity of a healthy-nourished person. These bacteria prevent the unrestricted production of anaerobic bacteria. However, when ideal living conditions are not present - due to poor nutrition, alcohol use,...
At any one time, there are approximately three million young people wearing braces in the US. Rarely would you find two cases the same. It is not only teens that are being fitted with braces; more and more adults are visiting an orthodontist as well. People that have...
Many people do not like to visit the dentist, and when they know that they will have to have a minor procedure performed, they may consider not even going. What they may not realize is that your overall health is directly related to your oral health, and making sure...