Blog

Choose Your Path To a Dazzling Smile When you want a “Hollywood smile,” you can choose from many cosmetic dentistry options. But for many patients, it comes down to veneers vs. Invisalign. Both options provide a solution to correct your teeth and improve your smile. However, they work in dramatically different ways.  Whether your treatment…

Have you ever experienced a toothache? If so, you know how agonizing it can be. It toys with your ability to eat, sleep, stay focused at work, and just about anything it is that you want to accomplish. And if you’re dealing with a toothache right now, we know that you want nothing more than…

Hey there, parents! If you’ve noticed your little one complaining about jaw pain or discomfort, you’re not alone. TMJ issues in children are more common than you might think. In fact, they affect anywhere from 20% to 60% of kids and adolescents. Plus, girls tend to experience these problems more often than boys. In this…

Smile confidently again with dental implants. A confident smile is not just about aesthetics. Did you know that the World Health Organization estimates nearly 7% of people 20 and older suffer from complete tooth loss? For those 60 and older, this percentage rises to 23%. Losing teeth isn’t just a physical issue; it can also…

New Year—New, Confident You When a new year begins creeping up, it’s time to break out the resolutions. Perhaps you want to get in shape. Maybe your ultimate goal is to get that promotion or get a new job altogether. More often than not, New Year’s resolutions have one thing in common—they’re usually about bettering…

The Brutal Gum Disease Red, swollen, bleeding gums, toothaches, jaw pain, and even tooth loss. Gum disease can be brutal, going undetected for quite some time before making lasting changes to a person’s smile. But don’t panic! Gum disease can be prevented and sometimes even reversed. What is gum disease? Periodontal disease, more commonly called…

When you think of it, our smiles (and mouths) go through a lot of wear and tear in life. From eating to speaking and even those things we shouldn’t use our mouths for (please don’t use those pearly whites as tools!), you use your mouth all day, every day. So, it should come as no…

Most of us have heard of general dentistry and restorative dentistry. However, the term “neuromuscular dentistry” is unfamiliar to many. You’ve probably heard the term “temporomandibular disorder” (TMJ or TMD), as they affect between 5% and 12% of the population. This approach to dentistry can be surprisingly beneficial as the goal is to help relax…

When you have misaligned or crowded teeth, you can lose confidence in your smile. However, there is a way to get the smile you’ve always wanted. With the technological advancements in dentistry, you no longer have to live with an imperfect smile or wear brackets and wires to straighten your teeth. Instead, you have options…

How to enjoy Halloween while still maintaining good oral health. There are many reasons to be excited for fall, with things like harvest festivals, cooler weather, and the beautiful changing scenery providing a warm welcome to the season. But there’s perhaps nothing more exciting than Halloween. A favorite holiday for many, it’s a time for…

Saving Smiles With Restorative Care  Welcome to the exciting realm of restorative dentistry! If you’ve ever wondered, “What are dental implants?” or “Can a cracked tooth be saved?” you’ve come to the right place. Our Saint Joseph dental clinic is renowned for granting smiles a second shot at life with restorative care. This form of…

How Stress Can Impact Oral Health Stress, the ubiquitous yet silent foe, can manifest in surprising ways, one of which is bruxism— the grinding or clenching of teeth. This often overlooked sign of stress and anxiety can have a significant impact on your oral health, leading to a variety of issues, from worn-out teeth, to…