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What to Expect During a Dental Cleaning When was the last time you had your teeth professionally cleaned by a dentist? Even if you keep up with an at-home oral care routine, it’s still important to attend dental cleanings on a regular basis—dentists generally recommend two checkups each year, although that advice may vary from one patient to another. If …

Understanding Gingivitis & How to Prevent It Are your gums red and swollen? Do they tend to bleed whenever you brush and floss your teeth? Does it hurt when you chew, especially when the food is very hot or very cold? Or, have you developed persistent bad breath? If this sounds familiar, there’s a chance you might have gingivitis, the …

What to Expect With At-Home Teeth Whitening Are you planning to whiten your teeth at home? If so, you should consider investing in professional trays, which you can order from a dentist. Many people opt for the teeth whitening strips you can find online or at big-box stores, but because professional trays are custom fitted to your teeth, they help …

What to Know Before a Tooth Extraction Do you need to have a tooth pulled? If so, you might be feeling nervous about the procedure. It’s normal to be apprehensive, but there’s nothing to worry about—tooth extractions are very common, with most people having at least one tooth removed during their lifetime. To ease your stress and get you prepared …

6 Common Questions About Invisalign® If you’ve looked into Invisalign, you probably have some questions about what the treatment process entails. If so, you’re not alone! Below, we’ve answered six of the most common questions we receive about Invisalign treatment. 1. What Is Invisalign? Invisalign is an innovative orthodontic treatment that uses clear plastic aligners (sometimes referred to as “retainers” …

What’s the Difference Between a Bridge, a Crown & an Implant? You’ve probably heard the terms “dental bridge,” “dental crown,” and “dental implant” and wondered what each of them refers to. Bridges, crowns, and implants are all types of permanent dental restorations, but there are some important distinctions between them. Below, we explore what those differences are. What Are Dental …

What to Know Before Your Next Dental Checkup Do you have a dentist appointment coming up soon? Or, is scheduling a visit to the dentist on your to-do list? Good for you! Regularly attending professional cleanings is an important part of an oral care routine. To help you make the most of your upcoming appointment, we’ve compiled a list of …

How Sedation Dentistry Helps Ease Fears of the Dentist Does your heart start racing anytime you think about going to the dentist? If so, you’re not alone. In a study published in the American Dental Hygienists’ Association’s Journal of Dental Hygiene, researchers found that 19% of the participants experienced moderate to high dental anxiety. Fortunately, there’s a solution to this problem: …

Five Dental Flossing Tips You’ve probably heard that flossing your teeth is a critical component of a healthy dental routine. It’s true! Flossing helps get rid of the food particles and plaque in between your teeth and along your gumline that your toothbrush simply can’t reach. Doing so helps prevent tartar buildup, tooth decay, gum disease, bad breath, and a …

How to Care for Your Invisalign® Aligners Have you heard about all the benefits offered by Invisalign? Like traditional braces, Invisalign gradually shifts teeth into place. But because Invisalign involves using clear plastic aligners instead of brackets and wires, it’s much more comfortable and discreet. And since the aligners can be removed when needed—for example, when you’re eating, drinking, brushing, …