Do you really need dental insurance? Westminster dentists, including myself, think dental coverage is a crucial investment in a person’s health. Some, though, would argue against that point. They feel that dental insurance is just a way to throw money away. Those who live paycheck to paycheck do all they can to avoid unnecessary expenses....Read More

Ask anyone about their teeth and you will likely hear that they wish they were whiter and straighter. With so many people desiring straighter teeth, though, why aren’t more of them investing in braces? This really isn’t a difficult question to answer. Really, not everyone wants traditional braces. They draw attention to the mouth, they...Read More

How to Spot Future Dental Problems Your adult teeth are the only teeth you’ll have for the rest of your life. You will use these teeth for many decades, and for this reason, it’s important to take great care of them. When you look after your teeth, you’re not only ensuring that you have a...Read More

Today almost every task has an easy, cheap, and seemingly convenient do-it-yourself (DIY) solution, and apparently, there are many that believe that this mindset can be applied to dental care. Some individuals are turning to 3D printing for their orthodontic needs—often to less-than-perfect results. People turn to DIY dentistry for a number of reasons. Perhaps...Read More

Amalgam fillings, the silver fillings that contain mercury, have been a controversial subject for quite some time now. We all know that high levels of mercury can damage our health, but for years it seemed that people didn’t think amalgam fillings posed any threat. That outlook is slowly but surely changing. These fillings have been...Read More

Fear of the dentist generally begins in childhood when a traumatic experience occurred in a dental office. Without proper explanation and understanding of what will happen in a dental chair, children can end up totally traumatized. If you were traumatized by dental work as a child, your dental fears do not have to continue. All...Read More

Dental Implants in Mexico Dental care is essential for maintaining your general well-being. Sadly, the high cost of dental implants sees record numbers of Americans looking for ways to save money. Some even choose to have dental implants done in Mexico. But those people may be putting their lives in jeopardy. What Is “Dental Tourism?”...Read More

10 Things to Know about Dental Implants Have you noticed your teeth shifting into that empty space at the back of your mouth? Maybe you are self-conscious about a missing tooth? Then it’s time to consider dental implants as a permanent solution. Once your implants have been fitted, they will feel comfortable and will look...Read More

Suffering from chronic pain? Find out how to get an accurate TMJ diagnosis If you have chronic pain including headaches, shoulder pain, neck pain or other symptoms, you may have heard that TMJ disorder can be the cause. A good first step in finding relief from chronic or un-diagnosed pain is to determine if you have TMJ...Read More

2 health benefits of straight teeth Having straight teeth is great for your self-esteem, but did you know that there are also health benefits of straight teeth? Crooked teeth can actually cause harm to your other teeth and oral health, so having straight teeth is more than just cosmetic. There are two primary health reasons...Read More