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Cosmetic dentistry treatments like tooth reshaping and contouring can be used to improve the way that your teeth look. The procedure involves making small alterations to the outer layer of your teeth. Issues that can be fixed with tooth reshaping and contouring include crooked teeth that overlap, small chips, abnormally pointy cuspids, and poorly-shaped teeth.Cosmetic…

Family dentistry involves performing preventative treatments that keep oral problems like tooth decay away. It is one of the most prevalent issues dentists deal with, right next to gum disease. Tooth decay is the breakdown of dental structures that occurs when they are overexposed to acids created by oral bacteria. These acids eat away at…

A smile makeover aims to improve the way your smile looks. Dental bonding is one of the many treatments that can be used to hide imperfections on teeth and create a more attractive smile. Smile makeovers typically focus on performing cosmetic treatments that are geared primarily towards improving the appearance of teeth. However, many cosmetic…

With dental offices reopening, more individuals are considering visiting the dentist for routine dental care and elective procedures. However, while reopening is taking place, it is important to remember that the COVID-19 pandemic is still a relevant problem. Because of this, certain guidelines are being put in place that dental offices and patients should expect…

Dental offices reopening means many changes for both dental staff members and patients. One of the main differences is the implementation of frequent disinfecting. Before COVID-19, disinfecting in a dental office took place at the end of the day. Machines, dental chairs and other general tools were always not disinfected after each patient interaction. However,…

The coronavirus pandemic has led to dentists changing the way their clinics operate to improve infection control. Many of these changes are based on guidelines provided by the American Dental Association. The goal of making these changes is to limit the risk of both dentists and their patients getting infected with COVID-19 while at the…

The sterilization and disinfection of all equipment and instruments are a part of the infection control protocol all dentists follow. While this has always been important, the COVID-19 pandemic has put it at the front of your mind. Now, you want to know what your dentist does to prevent the transmission of diseases. Your dentist…

Emergency dentistry seeks to treat a range of oral health and dental injury concerns promptly and in an effective manner. While checkup visits and non-emergency procedures are advised against or not allowed during the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease outbreak, patients should still understand what a dental emergency is and know when to see a dentist during…

When experiencing a toothache, it is often difficult to do anything else, and emergency dentistry treatment is necessary to stop the pain. The nature of the treatment depends on the cause and severity of the condition. Due to the COVID-19 lockdown, you will need to call the dentist first to know what to do and…

Dentists use PPE per CDC guidance to protect themselves when performing dental procedures. Personal protective equipment, or PPE, includes gowns, gloves and masks. The CDC has general guidelines for dentists and PPE. Also, it has issued extra guidelines for dentists to follow during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following these guidelines helps dentists avoid getting sick while…

Due to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), the American Dental Association has released guidelines for dental practitioners across the country. As of March 16, 2020, it is recommended that dentists delay all nonessential treatment and perform emergency procedures only. This is to help reduce the risk of patients coming in contact with the virus in a…

You might be wondering how emergency dentistry and the Coronavirus COVID-19 disease guidelines impact your dental needs. If you are like many other patients, you may have to wait for your next checkup. Though dentists advise people to have a semiannual exam, the coronavirus has put a temporary end to these visits. Dentist offices have…