Dental emergencies can occur in a variety of ways, and in extreme cases, can involve sudden tooth loss. However, replacing a lost tooth isn’t usually an immediate procedure, requiring thorough preparation to ensure that the replacement tooth is perfectly designed to look and function like the real thing.
Given the common waiting period between tooth loss and tooth replacement, many patients may wonder if tooth loss is technically considered an emergency. Today, we explain why tooth loss, regardless of its underlying cause, should always be addressed as soon possible. (more…)
Many people think about their teeth when they think about their smiles, and healthy teeth are an important aspect of a beautiful smile. The gums are just as important as the teeth, though, when it comes to maintaining a healthy and attractive smile. Yet they are often overlooked. So what is necessary to keep the gums healthy? Much like caring for the teeth, regular preventive care is necessary to maintain healthy gums. 
Are you tired of wishing you had worn braces as a teenager, yet doing nothing about it? Tired of trying to hide your teeth, when out with friends, for fear they will only notice all the alignment imperfections? If so, it’s time to 
Do you feel like you have you been struggling to get a quality night’s worth of sleep, no matter how early you go to bed or how late you sleep in? Do you wake up feeling tired, even irritable, after what you thought was a full night’s rest? Many people don’t realize that loud snoring, headaches, fatigue, inability to concentrate and even depression, can all be symptoms of obtrusive sleep apnea, a condition that affects approximately 1 in 15 people in America. Sleep apnea is a condition that can be difficult to diagnose, but in many cases one that is surprisingly simple to treat. So if you have been told you snore loudly, or if you have been