by ACW Admin | Jun 26, 2024 | Dental Articles, Dental Treatments, Frequently Asked Dental Questions
Do you have a space where a tooth used to be? Were you born with a missing tooth? Are you getting ready for dentures? You may be a good candidate for a dental implant. Metal dental implants were invented in 1965. Technology continues to advance with millions of...
by ACW Admin | Jun 12, 2024 | Dental Articles, Dental Treatments
You may have heard this term the first time you or a friend got your wisdom teeth. That makes sense, as wisdom teeth are the teeth most often impacted in teenagers and young adults. But other permanent teeth can be impacted as well. What exactly do we mean by...
by ACW Admin | May 29, 2024 | Dental Articles, Dental Treatments
Most people think braces are all about their teeth. While it is true orthodontics is meant to move your teeth into proper position, there’s more to it than that. To safely move your teeth with braces, you’re going to need healthy and stable gums (or...
by ACW Admin | Jan 17, 2024 | Dental Articles, Dental Treatments
You make sure your daughter wears her mouthguard to every soccer practice. Your son doesn’t step on the basketball court without his. Why not protect your smile as well? Athletes of all ages in team or recreational sports can help prevent dental injuries with a...
by ACW Admin | Oct 18, 2023 | Dental Articles, Dental Treatments, Frequently Asked Dental Questions
A dental crown, otherwise known as a cap, covers an infected tooth and can vary in function, depending on the position of the tooth. Crowns cover all the visible parts of a tooth and vary in size, appearance, and functionality. A crown can be used to protect a weak...
by ACW Admin | Aug 9, 2023 | Dental Articles, Dental Treatments, Frequently Asked Dental Questions, Oral Health
Over the past decade, most people have been ingesting less and less fluoride. This is not such a great trend, since fluoride has a history of successfully reducing tooth decay and promoting good dental health. Most of us drink bottled water now, so many children and...