Are you unhappy with how your teeth are positioned? If so, dental bonding may be the best answer to your dental problems. Dental bonding involves using a resin material that matches your teeth’s natural color to correct your dental imperfections. During the dental bonding procedure, your dentist applies the resin to your tooth and dries…
Even though your tooth enamel is hard, it is also porous. The surface of your teeth has plaque, which produces acid. During demineralization, this acid seeps into the pores of the enamel and damages the internal structure of the tooth. However, learning the benefits of fluoride can help you prevent plaque from becoming a cavity.…
When most of us think of orthodontic work, we think of teeth-straightening options like dental braces and Invisalign. And it is true that a great deal of the work that a good dentist or orthodontist does involves making teeth straighter. Straight, uncrowded teeth are generally more aesthetically pleasing, but they are also easier to clean…
When it comes to stains appearing on our teeth, there can be many culprits. Your oral hygiene, medications that you use, whether you smoke, and what you choose to eat or drink can all contribute. With the help of a top-quality family dentist, however, removing stains from your teeth is much less complicated than it…
Nearly everyone gets a little bit nervous when they hear the words “root canal.” Root canals are an incredibly important procedure, but they have received something of a bad rap. This is, in many ways, unfair — root canals have become significantly less uncomfortable in the last few decades, and “conventional wisdom” has unfortunately not…
Of the many procedures we offer at Dental Center of Norcross, very few require that a patient be sedated. We always make sure that it is an option, however, especially when patients are nervous about their procedures or have a history of adverse reactions to dental work. At Dental Center of Norcross, we offer both…
There are many reasons that you might be suffering from bleeding gums when you brush or floss, or when you eat certain foods. The good news is that whatever the cause, bleeding gums are not only highly treatable but entirely preventable. With a little bit of extra care and forethought, your bleeding gums can be…
Everyone’s teeth should be used to a little bit of wear and tear. Grinding and tearing is a part of their job, after all. It is also the case that most people occasionally clench their jaw or grind their teeth naturally. However, when people grind their teeth too intensely over a long period — a…
No matter how good your oral hygiene habits and overall oral health, it is likely that over the course of your life, you will develop a dental cavity. Cavities are extremely common, and anyone with teeth — whether children, adults, or the elderly — can get them. As a cavity develops, you might not feel…
Wisdom teeth removal is a relatively common procedure, with millions of Americans seeking wisdom teeth removal services each year. That said, many people don’t know what happens during the wisdom teeth extraction process. The dental team at the Dental Center of Norcross may one day tell you that your wisdom teeth need to be removed.…
