Contact sports are a wonderful way to engage in physical exercise and teamwork. Unfortunately, contact sports always carry the risk for injury, and as dentists, we concern ourselves with trauma that affects the mouth, teeth, and jaws. The great news is that we have a simple preventive solution for those participating in contact sports: athletic […]
We are living through some unusual and stressful times. In many people, this stress manifests itself in the physical form through heavy clenching and/or grinding of the teeth. You might do this at night while sleeping or throughout the day. Regardless of when you do it, it is important to understand that this could be […]
Most people have heard of the terms “crown” and “cap” in regard to dentistry (they are interchangeable, and dentists prefer the term crown), but few actually understand what a crown is. This blog will explain this, along with why they are necessary, what types of crowns are available in modern dentistry, and what to expect […]
