Quick Reads

Dental insurance can be an incredibly confusing topic, primarily regarding different types and the extent of coverage.

Tonsil stones are small, hard lumps, usually white or yellow in color, that form in your tonsils.

Snap-in dentures differ from traditional dentures because they don’t rest on the gum line. Instead, they stay in place through implants that have been surgically placed into the jaw in specific areas.

Local anesthesia numbs specific parts of the body so a dentist can perform certain procedures without the patient feeling any pain.

The effect of your oral piercing on your dental health is reliant on your ability to maintain good oral hygiene.

Canker sores are small, shallow lesions that show up in the soft tissues of the mouth and around the base of the gums.

Oil pulling is the act of swishing oil (usually coconut, but you can also use grapeseed or olive) around your mouth.

Deep cleanings, also called scaling and root planing, are a more intense cleaning that goes under the gums to cure and prevent periodontal disease.

There are general ages when kids begin to lose their teeth and knowing what's considered normal makes it easier to know if they are on track.