Oral Health

New dentures may feel awkward for a few weeks until you become accustomed to them. The dentures may feel loose while the muscles of your cheek and tongue learn to keep them in place. It is not unusual to experience minor irritation or soreness. If it's... Full Answer

Sometimes called a fixed partial denture, a fixed bridge replaces missing teeth with artificial teeth and literally “bridges” the gap where one or more teeth used to be. Bridges can be made from gold, alloys, porcelain or a combination of... Full Answer

Absolutely you can continue to play sports while wearing braces. Just be sure to wear a mouthguard. You should always wear a mouthguard (even without braces) when playing sports because it can help cushion a blow to the face, minimizing the risk of... Full Answer

The Internet's vast resources offer many options for finding dental health information, but how can you determine if a website is trustworthy and accurate? Just because information is posted on the Internet does not mean it is true or reliable.... Full Answer

Dental anxiety is something anyone can experience; old or young, men or women. The trick is to not let anxiety keep you from achieving a healthy smile and good oral and overall health. With dentistry's many advances, today's diagnosis and treatment... Full Answer

If you don't qualify for dental Medicaid or CHIP, try contacting your local or state dental society to see if there are any upcoming treatment programs such as Missions of Mercy (MOM) or Remote Area Medical (RAM) events in your area. Another option for... Full Answer

How often x-rays (radiographs) should be taken depends on your present oral health, your age, your risk for disease, and any signs and symptoms of oral disease you may be experiencing. For example, children may require x-rays more often than adults. This... Full Answer

Transillumination may be included with your initial, routine or complete examination. As such, there may often be no additional charge. Just as an oral cancer screening and periodontal screening are part of the exam, so may be the use of... Full Answer

The cost of an x-ray can vary from area of the country to area of the country but even part of the city to a different part of the city. A single image usually runs around $12-$20 each. Most often dentists will take a series of images. Sometimes we take... Full Answer

While you are having your crooked teeth treated, your orthodontist (a doctor who specializes in treating crooked teeth and misaligned bites) may schedule appointments every six months or more frequently to manage your progress. To treat and... Full Answer