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Dental Implant FAQs

Dental Implant FAQs What are dental implants? A dental implant is a small post that serves as a replacement for a tooth root. An abutment,

Loose Teeth and Bite Problems

Loose Teeth and Bite Problems While a loose baby tooth is perfectly normal, a loose adult tooth is something to be concerned about. Painful and

Thumb Sucking

Thumb Sucking Thumb sucking is a common habit that babies develop before they’re born. While most children naturally stop thumb sucking between the ages of

Stress and Oral Habits

Stress and Oral Habits Teeth grinding and clenching, also called bruxism, is associated with stress and sometimes caffeine and stimulants. As bruxism most often occurs

Missing Teeth

Missing Teeth Tooth loss can be caused by gum disease, deep decay, and trauma. Certain congenital genetic conditions can result in teeth which never develop.

Oral Diagnosis and Biopsies

Oral Diagnosis and Biopsies An oral biopsy is a tissue sample gathered from an abnormality in the mouth and is sent to a lab to

Veneers

Veneers A dental veneer is a thin, durable porcelain shell that is custom-fabricated to cover the front of a tooth. Veneers can restore the appearance

Anesthesia Wand

Anesthesia Wand The single-tooth anesthesia wand provides increased comfort and decreased anxiety when it comes to dental procedures requiring anesthetization. The wand looks like a

Bottled Water: Friend or Foe?

Bottled Water: Friend or Foe? posted: Apr. 30, 2025. Some people choose bottled water over tap because they think it’s cleaner. Some do it out

The Dog Days of Summer

The Dog Days of Summer posted: Aug. 07, 2024. Here we are in the middle of the hottest time of the year. Yes, it’s the