There’s one train of thought where people who get a smile makeover are merely indulging in a vanity project. That’s far from the truth. Having a good smile can drastically improve one’s confidence and that can translate to other facets [...]
Over the course of a lifetime, teeth are lost for various reasons: illness, neglect, or even an accident. The missing teeth need to be replaced, or the face will become sunk in, due to nothing filling out that area. Also, [...]
When a person is missing one or more of his or her natural teeth, chewing can be difficult. The remaining teeth could shift out of their correct positions in the mouth, causing headaches and other oral health issues. Many people [...]
Dental implants are the gold standard of care for replacing one or more missing teeth. Not only are implants safe, but they are also effective and natural-feeling. Dental technology has advanced considerably in the past decade, which is why an [...]
Unfortunately, many of us have had that painful experience of biting down and hearing a cracking noise from our teeth. This can not only be unpleasant and scary, but also quite painful. Unfortunately, this also tends to happen at the [...]
We feel it when we bite down on that pizza crust a little too hard. That tender pain that sends a groaning wave throughout our body. You feel that one tooth become the epicenter of discomfort and pain, and you [...]
When we are having any type of dental procedure, we all ask one common question “Will there be Novocain?” Novocain is a very famous local anesthetic used in dental offices worldwide, for many generations. Although some of us may fear [...]
There are many options available to patients who are in need of tooth replacement. Different procedure offer different pros and cons and many factors depend on the individual. Ivory Dental has been placing both crowns and implants for many years [...]
Applying dental sealants to the teeth can prevent costly dental visits and cavities in the future. Research shows that children from low income neighborhoods and families do not visit dentists for regular checkups and cleanings, as compared to the average [...]
This Mothers’ Day, do what mom always told you… Mothers are always after their children to take better care of their teeth because, someday, it will make a difference for better or for worse. And, mom was right in many [...]