Dental Night Guards: Comprehensive Guide Understanding the importance, types, and benefits of dental night guards to prevent teeth grinding and clenching. Table of Contents What are Night Guards? What is the Best Night Guard? Additional Information & Statistics What are Night Guards? Night guards, sometimes spelled “nightguard,” protect your teeth during sleep. Unlike sports-focused mouthguards, night guards are typically made …
Modern Dentistry
The Evolution of Modern Dentistry Table of Contents What Does Modern Dentistry Mean? Key Features of Modern Dentistry Benefits and Importance Relevant Statistics What Does Modern Dentistry Mean? Digital innovation is at the heart of modern dentistry. Gone are paper charts and outdated x-rays. A truly modern dental office harnesses digital solutions, pushing aside older, traditional methods. Adapting to new …
Laser Dentistry
A Comprehensive Guide to Laser Dentistry Table of Contents What are dental lasers? Difference between each type of dental laser Do all dentists have dental lasers? Procedures completed with dental lasers Finding a dentist offering laser dentistry Statistics and insights on lasers in dentistry What are dental lasers? Dental lasers operate with certain wavelengths of infrared light that work on …
Gingivitis and Periodontitis – What is the Difference and How are They Treated?
Gum Disease: Understanding Gingivitis and Periodontitis Table of Contents What is gingivitis and periodontitis? What are the signs that you may have gum disease starting? What can you do to prevent having periodontitis? What is the treatment for gingivitis? What is the treatment for periodontitis? Additional Information and Statistics Tips for Preventing Gingivitis and Periodontitis What is gingivitis and periodontitis? …
Frenectomy
Frenectomies in Dentistry: A Comprehensive Guide Table of Contents What is a Frenectomy? Types of Frenectomies Frenotomy vs. Frenectomy Indications for a Frenectomy How are Frenectomies Performed? Frenectomy Recovery Additional Information and Statistics What is a Frenectomy? A frenectomy, also known as a frenulectomy, is the removal of muscle attachments. A frenum (or frenulum) is a muscle connecting movable soft …
Edentulous
Understanding Edentulism: Causes, Treatments, and Statistics Table of Contents What is Edentulism? Options for One Missing Tooth Options for Complete Edentulous Patients How Much Do All on 4 Dental Implants Cost? Additional Information and Statistics on Edentulism What is Edentulism? Edentulism refers to the condition where an individual is missing teeth. This can either be completely edentulous (all teeth missing) …
Dry Socket
Understanding Dry Socket in Dentistry Table of Contents What is a Dry Socket? Why Does a Dry Socket Occur? How are Dry Sockets Treated? How to Prevent a Dry Socket? Additional Information and Statistics What is a Dry Socket? A dry socket, also termed as alveolar osteitis, occurs when the blood clot gets dislodged from an extraction socket. Post tooth …
Dental X-Rays
Dental X-Rays: An In-Depth Guide Table of Contents Introduction to Dental X-Rays Why are Dental X-Rays Important? Risks of Dental X-Rays Types of Dental X-Rays Baby’s Teeth X-Rays Dental X-Ray FAQs Statistics on Dental X-Rays Introduction to Dental X-Rays Dental x-rays, or radiographs, are low-dose images used to evaluate teeth and surrounding structures. Monitoring your oral health with these tools …
Dental Implants
The Comprehensive Guide to Dental Implants Understanding dental implants can be crucial for many, given the statistics on missing teeth and the popularity of this dental solution. Dive deep into the realm of dental implants with our guide below. Table of Contents What are Dental Implants? Why Do I Need an Implant? Why are Dental Implants Recommended? Alternatives to Dental …
Dental Second Opinion
Table of Contents Introduction Why is it a good idea to seek a dental second opinion? How do you go about getting a dental second opinion? Common scenarios that patients pursue a dental second opinion for Introduction It isn’t uncommon for you to question what your dentist may recommend for you. A dental second opinion occurs every day and is …