Contrary to what you might believe, tooth extraction is a complex procedure that requires more work than simply “pulling out the tooth.” Often times, an extraction procedure can require sedation, oral surgery tools and a team of multiple dental professionals. Likewise, extraction manifests itself in differing forms depending on the reason for the extraction in […]

You might think you doing good by drinking diet soda, tea or juice, instead of sipping sugary soda, but even though these drinks might have less sugar than soda, they have other qualities that can harm your oral health. Learn why you should drink these four drinks only in moderation in order to protect your […]

Pulling teeth is the nuclear option of dental treatments. Though popular culture associates the removal of teeth as a common practice for patients and visitors to the oral surgeon, pulling a tooth is a last ditch effort to solve a dental problem; once a tooth is pulled, there’s no going back. When speaking with your […]

As far as we know, it’s nobody’s favorite activity, but tooth extractions are an important and sometimes necessary procedure for those suffering from some dental ailments. Likewise, whether or not the procedure itself is bad, extraction of a permanent tooth means that tooth is gone forever. So what can you do to prevent ever having […]

Of all the activities done in a person’s daily oral hygiene routine, flossing is almost unanimously the most difficult. Manipulating a small piece of floss between your teeth can require a lot of finesse and manual dexterity. Even those gifted with steady hands still manage to make mistakes in their technique. We’ve dedicated today’s blog […]

You might know that calcium found in dairy products like cheese builds strong teeth and bones, but did you know that according to a new study eating cheese can prevent cavities? During the study, researchers looked at the dental plaque pH in the subjects’ mouths before and after they consumed cheese, milk or sugar-free yogurt. If your […]

It’s no secret that braces aren’t fun. Whether you’re a teenager or well into your adult years, a mouth full of metal can be a daunting source of social torment and discomfort for a long period of time. Luckily, dental technology has progressed immensely in the past several decades and alternative treatments to traditional dental […]

It’s estimated that at least one in ten Americans — and not to be beaten at anything, one in five Texans — avoid visiting the dentist due to nervousness or anxiety about dental procedures or check-ups. What many people don’t realize though is that in the past couple of decades, there has been innovation in […]

Thanks to modern dentistry, it’s becoming easier and easier to prevent the formation of cavities in our teeth. One of these incredibly innovative and useful procedures is a dental sealant. Like a dental filling, a dental sealant is a procedure performed in order to prevent the potential bad effects of a cavity. However, unlike its […]

If there’s one thing that everyone wants when it comes to their teeth, it’s nice, white teeth to help maintain a great-looking smile. Nevertheless, keeping your teeth white isn’t always easy. There are many factors out there that can cause teeth to turn yellow or brownish in color. However, knowledge is power, and knowing the […]