How Do I Prevent and Treat Teeth Grinding?
3 Minute Read: Teeth grinding (bruxism) is common and everyone grinds their teeth at one time or another. However, serious cases can often lead to worn down or broken teeth and can contribute to temporomandibular disorders (TMD), sometimes called TMJ. If you suspect or have been told that you grind your teeth at night, it’s […]
Read MoreWhy Do Porcelain Dental Crowns Look Better?
2 Minute Read: Dental crowns are restorations crafted to look just like your natural tooth. The crown protects your tooth from further decay and returns function to your bite. There are several materials used to create dental crowns, including gold, metal alloys, and porcelain over metal, but pure porcelain is the clear choice when it […]
Read MoreDo I Need Dental Implants or Bridges?
4 Minute Read: Losing one or more teeth causes both aesthetic and functional problems. Men and women facing this situation have several options to restore their lost tooth or teeth. Two of the most common include dental implants and dental bridges. Both of these solutions fill the “hole” in the mouth where the missing tooth […]
Read MoreWhy Should I Use Perio Trays™ to Help Treat Gum Disease and Bad Breath?
4 Minute Read: Dr. Benjamin S. Fiss is proud to offer Perio Trays™ to reduce and treat gum disease, improve bad breath, and improve your overall oral health. He often prescribes this treatment for patients with gingivitis or those who have had periodontal surgery to restore gum and underlying bone health (although this treatment can […]
Read MoreWhat Effect Does Smoking Have on My Teeth?
4 Minute Read: It is well-documented that smoking poses risks to your overall health, with one of — if not the most — significant being cancer. Often, a lot of people only associate smoking with lung cancer (since it is so commonly discussed); however, smoking also leads to a variety of mouth and throat cancers […]
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