Category Archives: Blog

A Routine Dental Procedure Saves This MLB Standout’s Broken Tooth

During this year’s baseball spring training, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton got into a row with a steak dinner—and the beefsteak got the better of it. During his meal,

Addressing These Factors Helps Ensure a Satisfying Experience With Implants

Patients and dentists alike love dental implants. For one, they’re unique among other dental restorations because they replace the tooth root as well as the visible crown. It’s actually their

Improving a ‘Gummy Smile’ Depends on its Cause

A “gummy” smile, in which the upper gums are too prominent, is a common condition. There are several causes for gummy smiles — determining which one is the first step

What to Expect Before, During and After Implant Surgery

People are choosing dental implants at an increasing rate to replace missing teeth, either as an individual tooth or as a support for other restorations. But unlike other replacement options,

MAFS Star Jake Edwards Undergoes a Smile Makeover And Helps Others Along the Way

A year ago, former Australian footballer Jake Edwards got married. On television. To a woman he’d just met. No, not in a Vegas wedding chapel—it was all part of a

Restore a Flawed Tooth in as Little as One Visit with Composite Resin

You have a winning smile except for one small flaw — one of your front teeth is chipped. In functional terms the defect is insignificant: your tooth is healthy and

What to do if Your Child has a Toothache

When your child says they have a toothache, should you see your dentist? In most cases, the answer is yes.And for good reason: their “toothache” could be a sign of

Dental Hygiene and Care Critical During Cancer Treatment

After months or even years of radiation or chemotherapy, the words “cancer-free” is music to your ears. Your joy and relief, though, may be tempered by the toll these treatments