The health of your gums is the foundation of your oral health. But did you know it plays in integral role in your overall health too? While gum disease is a common condition, it has been linked to heart disease, stroke, premature births and other serious health conditions when left untreated. At Modern Dental &… Continue reading
Veneers are wafer-thin porcelain shells that are bonded over the front of your teeth. A cosmetic dentist uses these aesthetic restorations to transform the appearance of smiles that are otherwise healthy. They are such a popular cosmetic dental treatment that many of the celebrity smiles you see in Hollywood were those created with a set… Continue reading
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry recommends that children make their first visit to the dentist when the first tooth erupts or at least by their first birthday. That may seem a little early, especially since your baby may still be nursing or on the bottle. However, there are good reasons to bring your little… Continue reading
Did you ever brush your teeth and find that your gums were bleeding slightly? This unwelcome discovery is more common than you might think — and it might have something to tell you about your oral health. Here are five things you should know about bleeding gums. As much as 90% of the population occasionally… Continue reading
When things get unpleasant in your mouth, it’s most often related to some underlying cause. In fact, the discomfort you’re feeling is often a call to action to have it checked and treated. The American Dental Association recently surveyed approximately 15,000 U.S. adults about their oral problems. If you have any of the top 3… Continue reading
Our main focus as your dentist is to keep your teeth and gums healthy and functional. But there’s another important aspect of care — your teeth’s appearance. It’s not just a superficial concern: your smile can have a profound effect on your self-image, as well as your personal and professional relationships. This is the realm… Continue reading
For best results in cleaning your teeth of disease-causing plaque you need both the power of brushing open teeth surfaces and flossing in between them. But you may be wondering: should you perform one task before the other? In general terms, no—there’s no solid evidence that flossing is better before brushing, or vice-versa. But that… Continue reading
There are plenty of options today for replacing missing teeth, including dental implants. But if the teeth have been missing for some time, complications can arise that limit your restorative options. The most consequential possibility is bone loss. Bone has a life cycle: old cells dissolve (resorb), and are then replaced by new cells, stimulated… Continue reading
For a lifetime of healthy teeth and gums, it takes a lifetime of personal and professional care. Starting your child’s daily hygiene with the first tooth eruption is a must; but you should also consider beginning regular dental visits in their early years, around or before their first birthday. There’s evidence that early dental visits… Continue reading
Without effective treatment, periodontal (gum) disease can eventually lead to tooth loss. That’s why it’s imperative to remove bacterial plaque and calculus — the main cause of the disease — from all teeth and gum surfaces. For moderate to advanced gum disease, this could require a procedure known as flap surgery to gain access to… Continue reading
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