Finding a pediatric dentist near you can be challenging. Not only do you want to find a well-reviewed dentist, but you also want to find an office welcoming toward your child and making them feel safe and cared for. Here, we cover some ways to find a great pediatric dentist near you and what to […]
Visiting a new dentist can be exciting and stressful at the same time. Dental anxiety is incredibly common in patients of all ages, meaning it’s normal to be nervous before visiting a new dentist. Thankfully, we cover everything you need to know, from choosing a new dentist to what to bring with you at your first appointment. So without further ado, let’s talk about what to expect when visiting a dentist for the first time.
If you need dental implants, you may have a lot of questions. Thankfully, we’ve rounded up the top five crucial questions to ask your dentist before getting dental implants in Texas. From checking your other dental care options to figuring out the price of dental implants, the more informed you are about your options, […]
CareCredit is a great way to pay for dental costs you may not afford upfront. Thankfully, it’s relatively easy to find dentists that work with CareCredit using their website. Here, we discuss CareCredit, if you can use CareCredit alongside your dental insurance, and how to balance using a CareCredit card for your dental bills when […]
Many patients have questions about invisible braces, so we’ve gathered the top five questions about invisible braces to help give you a good idea of what to expect before getting invisible braces.
Clear aligners are a popular way to straighten teeth. In the 20 years since invisible aligners first came on the market, over 5 million patients had their smiles adjusted with clear aligners as of 2018, and that number has only grown over time. Compared with traditional orthodontia, clear aligners are easy to use, […]
One thing that concerns many patients when undergoing dental treatment and medical treatment is sedation. While dental sedation is incredibly safe and has a low rate of complications, being sedated can be daunting to some patients. Here, we discuss some facts about dental sedation and what to expect after being sedated for a dental procedure.
Periodontitis can seem scary, and without treatment, it can lead to severe gum and tooth damage. Thankfully, there are several non-surgical periodontal therapy options that can help heal your gums and save your teeth. Let’s look at periodontitis as a whole and the various non-surgical therapy options available to treat the disease. What Is […]
While getting a filling is a relatively simple process, many people wonder “can cavities heal on their own?”
TMJ (the temporomandibular joint) connects your jaw to your skull. This joint is in front of your ear and usually operates smoothly without clicking or pain. However, for those with TMD (temporomandibular disorder), this joint can be inflamed or cause constant pain. TMD can lead to clicking in the jaw, jaw locking, pain while […]