Science fiction movies have given lasers a scary reputation as devastating high-tech weapons, but these devices are frequently used for medical purposes in the real world. Lasers allow dentists to carry out many procedures in a cleaner and less stressful way than conventional tools will allow. Here’s a brief guide to how your dentist can safely treat gum disease using laser therapy.

Many people only think about their teeth when considering their dental health, but your connective tissues are equally as important; they’re responsible for holding your pearly whites in place so you can continue to eat and speak normally. For example, did you know that periodontitis is the leading cause of tooth loss in adults?

That means you must also maintain your gums to prevent potential problems. If you’re unsure whether you’re at risk of developing gingivitis or worse, continue reading to learn about 3 factors that might increase your vulnerability so you can avoid them!

They say it’s a good idea to ask questions during your biannual checkups and cleanings. This makes sense and all, but as soon as you sit down in the patient’s chair, all your thoughts melt away. The next thing you know, you’re chilling at home, and you’ve realized you didn’t get as much out of your appointment as you could have.

If this sounds like you, grab a pencil and a piece of paper! This post will give you several excellent questions to bring to your dentist for your next visit.

Dental crown treatments are fairly common, but maybe you’re just now realizing that you don’t know how your dentist prepares your tooth for receiving one. Maybe you didn’t know that there was any prep involved!

Not to worry. This post will dive into the three step process for preparing your soon-to-be crowned tooth. Keep reading so you’ll know what to expect.

Did you know that you’ll eventually have to replace your dental crown? Make no mistake, they’re built to last and will go strong for 15 years or more when taken care of properly. But if you start to notice signs that your crown is nearing its expiration date, it’s a good idea to have your dentist take a look at it. Keep reading so you’ll know what to watch out for.

Today’s dental implants are the finest form of tooth restoration ever available because they look, work, and feel just like the real thing. However, many cultures have attempted to replace lost teeth by implanting foreign objects into the jawbone, and these restorations ranged in effectiveness from miserable failures to surprisingly successful. Here’s a brief guide to how dental implants evolved throughout history.

It’s currently estimated that (out of the nearly 50% of Americans who make New Year’s resolutions) only 25% stay committed after 30 days. Don’t get discouraged though – you can incorporate better, healthier habits into your routine with time, effort, and dedication. For example, if one of your goals in 2025 is to floss more, these four tips will make that goal easier.

Dentures are the tried-and-true solution for tooth loss because they can restore your smile’s functionality and are made from durable, lifelike materials. They’re customized at every stage of creation to look like your natural teeth and gums to boost your confidence in your appearance.

However, many new patients have questions, like how long do dentures last? They often can be worn for 10+ years before you need to replace them, but it depends on how well you care for them. Keep reading to learn 3 tips to keep them in tip-top shape!

If you’ve noticed your teeth aren’t quite as pearly white as you’d like them to be, you may be in the market for a whitening product or treatment. Over the counter gels or strips are relatively inexpensive and can be purchased at most drug or discount stores, but they tend to be less powerful than professional, and thus take longer to be effective. On the other hand, professional treatment may cost a bit more but can erase up to eight shades of discoloration in about an hour.

While many factors may go into your decision of which method you choose, one thing remains the same for both treatments: it’s important that you only treat a healthy mouth.

Here’s why that’s so important when whitening your teeth.

Be honest: wouldn’t you like to know what sort of qualities make a smile attractive to humans? So did dental researchers. As you might have guessed, they found that a big component for conventionally beautiful smiles is symmetry.

This post will look at some of the finer details the researchers discovered, as well as examples of cosmetic dental treatments that can help balance out your look. If you’ve been thinking about your teeth’s aesthetics, you definitely won’t want to miss out on this!