Dental X-rays are useful images that can tell us more about the state of your oral health than just examining your mouth can. In many cases, tooth decay and disease can’t be diagnosed by observation with the naked eye, and the images we take provide a look into the hidden structures of your teeth, gums,
Many patients can develop stains on their teeth that regular whitening solutions cannot remove. In these cases, you can talk to your dentist about an alternative solution to teeth bleaching. Dental bonding is one such solution, a procedure that can cover the discolorations on your teeth to give you a brighter smile. Bonding can usually be completed in one visit,
Typically, you can help your children protect their teeth by teaching them good hygiene and introducing them to professional dental care at an early age. However, every year, there comes a time when everything you’ve taught them goes out the window as they collect, and enjoy, literal bags full of sugary, salty, sticky,
As their first set of teeth, your children’s baby (primary) teeth set the stage for the growth and development of their adult replacements. Likewise, what you teach them in their early, formative years about hygiene and dental care will set the stage for how well they care for their permanent smiles in the future. To help you ensure that you give your children the tools they need for a lifetime of healthy,
Tooth decay, the disease that causes small holes to form in your teeth, affects a little over 90% of adults in the United States. It’s also the leading chronic disease among school-aged children. Despite its prevalence, tooth decay and cavities are highly preventable, and when patients understand the disease and how to protect their teeth from it,
Many adults face the crooked-teeth-conundrum; their teeth are crooked, and therefore so are their smiles, but they wonder how wearing braces to correct them would affect their immediate appearance. Fortunately, we offer a wide variety of cosmetic options to straighten teeth discreetly, but in case looks aren’t reason enough, we explain three ways in which crooked teeth can threaten the health of your smile.
Even outside of the gym, and off of the courts and fields, sports drinks are widely popular among children and adults in the United States. Besides refreshing and flavorful, the general consensus is that sports beverages are healthier, and energy drinks can provide additional boosts of energy to increase physical performance. Because they’re conceived as being “better” choices,
Typically, flu season is officially recognized as the months between October and May, but with recent spikes in various flu-like illnesses across the country, it’s never too early to prepare. To help you get ready and stay healthy, and protect your family’s health from the threat, as well, your Milford dentists at Sensitive Care offer these tips for preventing the spread of harmful bacteria and viruses this flu season.
Though they’re among the most popular restorative and cosmetic dentistry options, dental crowns aren’t always recommended, especially if a tooth can be improved without having to reshape its natural crown. When one is called-for, however, a crown may be the best option for restoring a damaged tooth’s strength and improving its appearance. With innovative CEREC technology,
Contrary to popular belief, root canal therapy is a relatively simple procedure that can be completed in just one or two visits. The treatment relieves the intense discomfort of a severely infected tooth, and restores the tooth’s good health, by removing decayed tissues from its interior chamber. Though not as complicated as some believe,