Despite being used for decades with no major ill-effects, dental implants have been the subject of widespread speculation and worry ever since their introduction to dentistry. Dick Van Dyke claimed that his headaches were caused by dental implants in 2013, and since then patients have been eager to ascribe their own headaches and migraine to implants. But is the evidence there to back this idea? These are four common headache causes attributed to dental implants, along with whether or not they are actually plausible. [Read More]

Although it is a great time for having fun, Halloween also makes a lot of parents feel apprehensive. It is a fact that children eat so much candy at Halloween which could raise some health concerns. An excess of sweets and sugar can make the threat of tooth decay more real.  So, parents wonder if there are any alternatives to all the goo and sugar that is consumed during Halloween without compromising the fun of course! [Read More]

While the actual procedure of having your wisdom teeth removed is not that big of a deal, the most frustrating part of it comes from having to take care of your mouth afterwards. The procedure can cause your mouth to be in pain for several days after the surgery. By learning how to properly care for your mouth, you can help the healing process go faster and decrease the pain. [Read More]

If you have missing teeth or have learned that you need to have adult teeth extracted in the near future, then you may be understandably worried about how your missing teeth will affect your overall appearance. Fortunately, you do have options for replacing your missing teeth. The two most common options include dental bridges and dental implants. Read on to explore the differences between the two and figure out which one is right for you. [Read More]