Most women understand how important it is to take care of themselves while they are pregnant. However, many women do not realize how important proper dental care is during pregnancy for the health of both the mother and the baby. Visiting the dentist before, during and after being pregnant is very [...]
Tooth sensitivity occurs when the enamel that protects our teeth gets thinner and exposes the underlying surface, known as dentin, reducing the protection the enamel and gums provide to the tooth and root causing pain. In healthy teeth, enamel [...]
People are already making new year resolutions like saving money, eating better, or starting a new business. Why not make one of your new year’s resolutions improving your dental health? Taking good care of your mouth, teeth and gums is a worthy goal in and of itself. Good oral and dental [...]
When it comes to healthy teeth, an ounce of prevention can go a long way. Regular checkups can help identify oral health issues early on before they become major problems later. These checkups help protect not only your oral health, but your overall health as well. Visiting your dentist [...]
What’s the one thing you remember most about a person when you first meet them? It’s their smile. This is one of the reasons we see so many people requesting a teeth whitening. But there is much more to a healthy smile than white teeth. You can follow designer whitening techniques [...]
Last year Americans spent $16 billion on sparkling water. That's a lot of bubbles! When ordinary water is too flat to enjoy, some of us turn to the sparkling variety. Is the satisfying fizz of your favorite sparkling water putting you at risk for tooth decay? Dentists have weighted in [...]
Going to the dentist for most kids happens every six months. But as we grew older many of us failed to follow through with regular visits. Blame it on a busy work schedule, a demanding social schedule or lifestyle. Oral health professionals agree you should [...]
Tooth replacement has come a long way in the last 30 years. Missing or extracted teeth raise common concerns of infection and looks, but choosing the proper restoration procedure for you is the key to a confident smile for years to [...]
Cosmetic dentistry is more popular than ever, from whitening and shaping of teeth to closing spaces and replacing teeth completely. At Northgate Dental, we have a wide array of tools and techniques at our disposal for improving the look of your [...]
There’s a certain magic in your smile. Each time you smile you send out a positive visual message to someone. If a “picture is worth a thousand words”, so is a beautiful smile. Scientists have known for a long time that emotions are accompanied by numerous [...]