When a tooth has significant decay or damage, our Hooks Family Dentistry team may recommend a crown or filling. While both serve the same purpose, some differences can lead a patient to ask whether they need a crown or a filling. Check out our blog post to learn more!
Professional teeth whitening can brighten your smile and boost your confidence. However, the actual whitening procedure is only the first step. To maintain those beautiful results, you’ll need to pay close attention to your diet. Check out our blog post for a look at foods to avoid after teeth whitening treatments.
Typically, young adults get their wisdom teeth removed, usually because they’re growing in crookedly and/or becoming infected. But if you have impacted wisdom teeth (or, wisdom teeth that haven’t erupted from under the gumline yet) and they’re not painful, do you still need to get them removed? Read our blog post for answers!
Gum disease occurs when bacteria build-up causes inflammation and infection in your gums. It’s often painless, but if it goes untreated, it’s the most common cause of adult tooth loss. Read our blog post to learn about the signs and symptoms of gum disease.
Root canals are oftentimes described as incredibly scary, painful procedures — but with modern technology, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Check out our blog post where we explain the root canal therapy process and explain why you shouldn’t be afraid of root canal therapy.
If you suffer from anxiety when faced with visiting the dentist, you’re not alone. Dental anxiety is something that many adults and children deal with. However, you can’t let it keep you from visiting our office, or else you’ll be at risk for some real and lasting damage to your smile. Read our blog post to learn how to manage dental anxiety.
Chronic health conditions can negatively affect your dental health! Understanding what can happen helps you make good health decisions and seek appropriate care. Read our blog post for a look at some examples of how chronic health conditions impact your teeth and gums.
No matter the state of your smile, there are always ways you can improve your oral health. Check out our blog post for a look at five of our top ways to have a healthier, brighter smile!
Are you missing one tooth or many? If you answered yes, then you are probably currently researching your tooth replacement options. Lucky for you, there are many high-tech, innovative solutions for replacing the gaps in your smile! Check out our blog post for a look at two of the most common, dental bridges and dental implants.
Dental anxiety is more common than many patients realize, and it can affect toddlers, grandparents, and everyone in between. Read our blog post to see how we help kids handle dental anxiety.
