Holiday travel season is in full gear, and many of us will be on the road or in the air over the next few weeks. While that’s an ideal chance to reconnect with friends and family during the festive time of the year, it can also be difficult for our…
From an early age, we all learn that taking care of our teeth is significant. A radiant smile is an incredible gift; our teeth are intended to last a lifetime. While brushing, flossing, and a good diet form the core of oral health, regular visits to the dentist for exams…
There’s a lot more to dental care than just the teeth and gums–all the supporting structures of the mouth and jaw fall under the purview of dentistry. Caring for these structures can be part of maintaining your smile, which is why dentists and endodontists routinely perform bone grafts. Bone grafting…
“Digital Dentistry” is part of the cutting edge of the profession–and an amazing one at that. The field of dentistry is rapidly advancing with the adoption of emerging digital imaging and manufacturing technologies. At Claremont Dental Arts, we aim to deliver top-notch care. This includes incorporating new technologies while ensuring…
On the surface, seems like the symptoms of teeth grinding would be obvious. However, as it turns out, teeth grinding–known medically as “bruxism”–is a bit more complex and even more subtle than it might sound. As bruxism can cause long-term damage to the teeth and jaw, we must be all…
Our teeth are meant to last a lifetime. While many parts of the body are capable of marvelous healing or regeneration, our teeth really can’t do that. This is part of why regular dental care is so important–brushing, flossing, and routine exams and cleanings go a long way toward ensuring…
Dental implants are life-changing for many patients. Some of the most advanced dental prosthetics available, dental implants replace a broken, lost, or damaged tooth with an artificial one that is functionally identical. The process of installing a dental implant is more involved than the process of getting fitted for conventional…
February is Gum Disease Awareness Month, and as part of the global effort to help prevent gum disease, we’d like to address it here. Specifically, the causes and prevention of gum disease and what you can do to help keep your own gums clean and healthy to avoid bad breath…
Toothaches can happen to the best of us. Even if you are scrupulous in caring for your teeth–brushing and flossing regularly, eating a healthy diet–you may find that at some point toothache sets in. This can be quite uncomfortable or even painful. The causes of a toothache can be surprisingly…
