by University General Dentists Team Member | Dec 10, 2021 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Patient Safety and Wellness
Ah the holidays! Time to cozy up with a hot drink, gather around a table groaning with goodies, package up your favorite cookies for neighbors and friends, and … visit the dentist? If an emergency trip to your local family dentist isn’t on your holiday calendar, you...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Oct 11, 2021 | Dentistry, Patient Safety and Wellness, Pediatric Dentistry
Fall is upon us, and Halloween is right around the corner! Halloween is a day full of fun costumes, scary movies, and, of course, mountains of candy. While your neighborhood dentist may not be so excited about the upcoming holiday, your children are! Help your...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Sep 27, 2021 | Cosmetic Dentistry, Oral Health, Smile Makeovers
Veneers and crowns are two types of restorative solutions that can be used to save your smile. They can both improve the appearance and function of your teeth. Because they seem to provide the same benefits, many people assume that veneers and crowns are the same...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Sep 6, 2021 | Dentistry, Oral Health, Pediatric Dentistry
Wisdom teeth, or your back molars, are the last adult teeth to emerge in your mouth. Many in the dentistry field think of wisdom teeth as a vestigial organ, like an appendix, for your mouth. They’re there, but you don’t need them for your daily life. You can live the...
by University General Dentists Team Member | Aug 19, 2021 | Dentistry, Mouth Discomfort, Oral Health, Patient Safety and Wellness
Temporomandibular Joint disorder is a big mouthful, so we call it TMJ disorder for short. This muscle disorder occurs when the nerves in the muscles on either side of your head become exposed due to an improper bite, teeth grinding, and/or stress. It is incredibly...
