Six-month preventive dental visits are important for not only ensuring your long-term dental health, but also reducing the risk of emergencies. These visits typically involve professional teeth cleaning to remove tartar (hardened plaque) that may contribute to dental issues such as decay, gum disease, and bad breath, among others. Most hygienists perform the oral evaluation […]

A family dentist is an invaluable professional in any community, not only because they take care of your teeth by preventing and/or treating any dental pain and other issues, but also giving you a smile you can be confident in. Babies, children, teenagers, and adults have different dental needs at different points in time.  Advantages […]

An estimated 25 percent of children develop cavities by the age of four years. Indeed, studies suggest that pre-school aged children are more likely to develop cavities if their first dental checkup is delayed. To prevent this and to ensure the optimal oral health for your child, the American Dental Association recommends that you schedule […]

It’s important to visit your family dentist regularly in order to maintain great oral health for you and your children. Although good oral hygiene begins at home, with regular brushing and flossing, proper dental care is not complete without routine dental visits. But to find a family dentistry professional you can trust to take care […]

Tooth-colored or white fillings allow you to repair your chipped or decayed teeth using dental material that matches the natural shade of your teeth, so it’s virtually impossible for people to tell your restored tooth from adjacent natural teeth.  There are several types of dental fillings, but the most popular ones today are tooth-colored composites. […]

There are a few reasons why you may need to get a tooth filled, but chipping and decay are the most common ones. Dental fillings are usually placed in a single appointment, except in cases where you require a fairly large filling that needs to be fabricated outside your mouth and then bonded to the […]

If your dentist has recommended dental fillings to repair a cracked or broken tooth, then the next step is to find out the cost of treatment. While there are many factors that affect the cost of dental fillings, this treatment is among the most common and least expensive procedures in dentistry. It won’t cost you […]

Proper brushing and flossing every day can help to keep your smile bright and breath fresh. Factors such as aging, consuming colored foods and drinks, and lifestyle habits such as chewing or smoking tobacco products can cause your teeth to discolor and get darker. Fortunately, there are several options for teeth whitening in Wexford PA to […]

An estimated 80 percent of adults want a better smile, which most people relate with having whiter and brighter teeth. As a result, teeth whitening near Wexford PA has become very popular in recent years. Bleaching or teeth whitening involves lightening the shade of your natural teeth and removing stains and discoloration. Whitening can greatly […]

Invisalign is a new approach to straighten your teeth discreetly using a series of clear, removable, custom-made trays that are fabricated using CAD/CAM technology to move your teeth in small increments which affect the cost of Invisalign treatment. The orthodontist uses an intraoral scanner to create 3D models of your teeth, which are arranged to […]