Category: Blog

Choosing Whether to Get Braces as An Adult

Braces aren’t just for kids anymore. Adults are getting them too, and while they can help, you may wonder whether or not you should get one or the other.  This post will discuss whether braces are right for you, and how they can assist you. Braces can help shift crooked teeth, and while you may …

The Truth about Root Canal Surgery

When it comes to root canals, you may worry about what might happen next once you get them, or even if you’ll be okay having them. The truth of it is, you do need to get them. they’re used for when you have a tooth that is abscessed, and one that potentially could create a …

Should I replace My Silver Fillings

Silver fillings are usually silvery fillings that you may have gotten in the past.  They were used in the past to fill cavities, but due to safety issues, many wonder if they should have the amalgam fillings replaced with a different material. The answer is that it really depends on you, the dentist that you …

What does it mean to have Deep Gum Pockets?

When you’re at the dentist, sometimes they tell you that your gum pockets are deep. But what does it mean? Well, the gum pocket is the space between the tooth and the gum surrounding it. Usually, it’s measured with a ruler called a probe that looks at the space between the gum and the tooth. …

Is general Anesthesia Safe For Children?

If you’re taking your child in for some procedure, they may consider giving your child general anesthesia for these complex treatments, and it might be recommended for those that aren’t able to get the normal treatments in a normal office. But, it’s definitely important to make sure that this is good for the child, and …