One of our goals at our dental practice is for all our patients to keep as many teeth as possible for their entire lifetime. As dental health awareness and technology have advanced over the years, we are happy to say that fewer people are missing all their teeth...
In the past, if you needed a cavity repaired, metal amalgam fillings were the primary option to repair the damage. However, dental fillings have improved greatly in the last couple of years, and today, patients have a more attractive option than traditional,...
Spring is here! For many of us, this is the season we completely clean our homes of dust and cobwebs, declutter, and let a breath of fresh spring air into our lives. But what about freshening up your smile? Even if you brush and floss regularly, get routine cleanings...
A dental implant is a long-lasting, natural-looking option for a patient wanting to replace missing teeth. An implant is a titanium alloy prosthesis surgically placed into the jaw. It acts as the artificial root of the tooth. The titanium alloy then integrates with...
A Plus Dental provides dental crowns (caps) as part of several restoration treatments. But do you ever wonder how long your dental crown will last? A crown can reinforce a tooth with a big filling or an injury, rectify bite misalignments, and is typically required...
Are you self-conscious about your smile? Do you feel your teeth are misaligned? These concerns might indicate an overbite, a common dental condition affecting many people. Understanding an overbite, its potential impact on oral health, available treatment options, and...
Root canal treatment is a fairly normal dental procedure, but it can frighten dental patients who fear they need one. Root canals are generally considered one of the most daunting dental treatments. The media portrays them as horrible, gruelling procedures to be...
Nearly 50% of adults say that a smile is the first thing they notice and the most memorable feature when they meet someone for the first time. However, if you have doubts about your teeth, lack confidence in your smile, or want teeth that look better or shine...
Sometimes, our patients visit A Plus Dental and ask us about "mouthguards" and "splints." But mouthguards and mouth splints do not mean the same thing in the dental world. The difference between a mouthguard and a splint is expressed in their names: A guard protects...
