When Your Teeth Are Beyond Saving And Your Insurance Is Poor

When your teeth look really bad, you may finally break down and visit a dentist. You may even visit a cosmetic dentist, given the extent to which your teeth are broken and discolored. He or she may be able to offer you several options, but only if your insurance can pay for some of the services you need. Otherwise, the majority of what needs to be done will have to come out of your own pocket. Read More 

Two Tips To Help You Get Financial Assistance For Cosmetic Dentistry Work

If you're like many people, a movie star grin is something that you've always wanted. The ability to smile at the drop of a dime without feeling the slightest bit of self-consciousness about the state of your teeth not only feels wonderful but gives you the confidence to enter certain settings on a whim. If your teeth are less than perfect and you want to have some work done on them, there could be one thing holding you back: finances. Read More 

Four Specific Reasons For Tooth Extractions

Tooth extractions may be suggested by your dentist at some point, although it's not always needed, but simply an option to correct a problem. However, in these four specific situations, tooth extraction is probably the only option for a healthy smile: Excessive Trauma or Decay: If you have an excessive amount of decay, chances are your dentist is going to have to extract the affected teeth so that they do not spread the problem to the rest of the healthy teeth in your mouth. Read More 

2 Tips for Whitening Teeth When You’re Suffering From Gum Disease

If you are looking for a whiter smile, then an at-home whitening kit can help. However, if you suffer from gum disease, then using a whitening kit can end up causing more harm than good. Attempting to whiten your teeth when you have gum disease can also cause your teeth to turn several different shades. The color change is difficult to remove unless you get a dental restoration. If you visit a dentist, they will most likely recommend against professionally whitening your teeth because of the infection. Read More 

A Pediatric Dentist

When you go to the dentist you want to make sure that you have a good experience. However, you already know how important it is to go to the dentist and have your teeth checked. When you are raising children, you are trying to instill good habits into them while they are young. A very important habit is to brush their teeth, and to visit the dentist. You want them to understand how important it is for them to visit the dentist. Read More