Teeth often fall prey to decay from bacteria in foods and saliva. When they result in a cavity, a filling becomes necessary. Sometimes, a tooth has too much decay to rely on a filling alone. When this happens, a crown can help to protect the tooth. These are often...
Many adults have experienced the loss of one or more teeth. When you have a missing tooth, chewing tough foods such as steak or celery can be a challenge. You might find that biting into a whole raw apple or baby carrot is difficult. You may even have to chew on one...
Have you been going back and forth about asking your dentist whether or not you’ll need dentures in the future? Are you absolutely sure you’re taking the best care of your teeth and there’s just no way you’ll need them? You would be surprised by the difference in the...
Many people dream of having straighter teeth and if you want to visit an orthodontist so that you can enjoy the smile that you have always wanted, then it’s a good idea to make sure that you know what to expect from your appointment. After you have your braces put on...
If you’ve ever wondered where gold teeth came from, you can thank the ancient Etruscan civilizations that lived in Italy more than 2,500 years ago. Etruscan dentists were known for replacing missing teeth by wrapping artificial replacements in gold wire and then...
Using a variety of professional-grade equipment and highly effective tools, your dentists can do everything from cleaning your mouth to totally transforming the way it looks. Investing in dental treatment can mean many things for you or your child and your dentist...
There are thousands of people around the country suffering at this very moment because of the look of their teeth. Our teeth are very important to us in social situations, and when our smile consists of teeth that may be stained, brown, or otherwise discolored due to...
When your teeth hurt or when they don’t look as good as they could, you want the pain to end and your smile to look more dazzling. If your toothache is caused by an infection in the pulp of your tooth’s root canal, turn to the doctors here. Dr. Flowers and Dr....
Believe it or not, the earliest doctors and medical practitioners actually believed that cavities were caused by miniature bone-eating worms and, shockingly enough, this bizarre theory wasn’t concretely disproven until the mid-1700s. But, as we all know, the field of...
People who work in professional jobs depend on in-office dental whitening to brighten their smiles. This procedure is preferred as it is faster and ensures results almost immediately. If you are not happy with your faded smile, you may want to review the advantages of...