As the holiday season gets closer, calendars begin to fill up with social engagements. From work parties to the annual neighborhood gathering there will be plenty of opportunities to celebrate the season with friends and family. These holiday parties are a time to relax and have fun with your loved ones. No one wants to...Read More

It takes more muscles to frown than it does to smile. But, having crooked, chipped, cracked, or damaged teeth can result in multiple issues not only with your oral health but with your confidence as well and can lead to less smiling. However, with all the different types of cosmetic dentistry available, it’s easy to...Read More

Uh oh! You’ve chipped a tooth, now what do you need to do? Chipped teeth are actually pretty common, and depending on the size and type of chip, there are easy fixes. However, if the damage extends beyond the tooth’s enamel there is a risk of tooth loss or infection. So, first thing first, make...Read More

Do you really need dental insurance? Westminster dentists, including myself, think dental coverage is a crucial investment in a person’s health. Some, though, would argue against that point. They feel that dental insurance is just a way to throw money away. Those who live paycheck to paycheck do all they can to avoid unnecessary expenses....Read More

Ask anyone about their teeth and you will likely hear that they wish they were whiter and straighter. With so many people desiring straighter teeth, though, why aren’t more of them investing in braces? This really isn’t a difficult question to answer. Really, not everyone wants traditional braces. They draw attention to the mouth, they...Read More

How to Spot Future Dental Problems Your adult teeth are the only teeth you’ll have for the rest of your life. You will use these teeth for many decades, and for this reason, it’s important to take great care of them. When you look after your teeth, you’re not only ensuring that you have a...Read More

Today almost every task has an easy, cheap, and seemingly convenient do-it-yourself (DIY) solution, and apparently, there are many that believe that this mindset can be applied to dental care. Some individuals are turning to 3D printing for their orthodontic needs—often to less-than-perfect results. People turn to DIY dentistry for a number of reasons. Perhaps...Read More

Amalgam fillings, the silver fillings that contain mercury, have been a controversial subject for quite some time now. We all know that high levels of mercury can damage our health, but for years it seemed that people didn’t think amalgam fillings posed any threat. That outlook is slowly but surely changing. These fillings have been...Read More

Fear of the dentist generally begins in childhood when a traumatic experience occurred in a dental office. Without proper explanation and understanding of what will happen in a dental chair, children can end up totally traumatized. If you were traumatized by dental work as a child, your dental fears do not have to continue. All...Read More

Why People Consider Mexico for Dental Implants Every year, thousands of Americans travel abroad for dental care. Mexico has become a leading destination because procedures are often advertised at a fraction of U.S. prices. Mexico dental tourism packages may include treatment, hotel accommodations, and even local transportation, making the option seem attractive for patients trying...Read More