“Can you help me get whiter teeth?” That’s one of the most common requests that dentists receive from current and prospective patients. Just how common? One study by the American Association of Orthodontists found that almost 90% of their patients requested help getting whiter teeth. Orthodontists! That’s not even mentioning the number of family and…
The enamel layer on your teeth is the hardest substance in your body — stronger even than your bones. That means your teeth are strong and durable. It does not mean that they can’t be chipped, cracked or fractured. Just how to respond to a damaged tooth depends on how seriously it is damaged. In…
Dentures continue to be a popular and effective solution for partial or complete tooth loss. Whether you’re just missing a few teeth on one arch or all your teeth on one or both arches, getting dentures near you can restore the appearance and function of full sets of natural teeth. Today’s dentures in Palm Beach…
After getting a dental filling it is normal to wonder if the filling can fall out while you’re eating. If you suddenly feel some foreign particle in your mouth while chewing food, it might make you wonder if it is something in the food or your dental filling has fallen out! Although it can happen,…
Sometimes you just gotta trust your instincts. Your instincts probably tell you that the less often you go to the dentist, the more likely you are to experience tooth decay and even tooth loss. It just makes sense, right? It makes so much sense that research has confirmed it. One study has confirmed that people…
Dental implants provide a permanent solution for tooth loss, no matter how you lost your tooth. Depending on how long you’ve lived without one or more teeth, you may have stopped noticing some of the things you’ve lost. Some long term implications may not have developed yet. Dental implants combined with a wide range of…