1. Stressed Out? It Can Impact Your Teeth

    Stress affects our bodies in many ways, but have you ever thought about the way it impacts your oral health? One common response to stress that dentists often see the effects of is teeth grinding. This typically happens at night (though some people grind their teeth while awake, too), and most people are not even aware that they do it. Over time, grinding wears down the teeth and could potentially…Read More

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    Best and Worst Easter Treats for Your Teeth

    Did the Easter Bunny bring you an abundance of candy? If so, you’re not alone. Easter is the second biggest candy holiday, right there next to Halloween. This year, Americans were predicted to spend $2.6 billion on Easter candy, according to the National Retail Federation’s annual Easter survey. So what to do now with all that candy? If you are worried about your teeth, keep in mind that you d…Read More

  3. No-More-Goop-Digital-Impressions-Instead

    No More Goop! Digital Impressions Instead

    At Enamel Dental, we believe that we have a responsibility to our patients to keep up with the latest technology in dentistry. Investing in state-of-the-art equipment and staying current with new dental techniques are ways we can give our patients the best possible experience. One example is the way we now do impressions -- molds of the mouth made for procedures such as implants, crowns, bridges a…Read More

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    Dental Drills: Air or Electric?

    Your dentist tells you that you have a cavity and need a filling. What is the first thing that comes to your mind? We would venture to guess that the answer is the drill! That “whir, whir, whir” sound of the dentist’s drill is a fixture in many patients’ memories. And research shows that just hearing that sound induces anxiety for some people. So if dentists have a way to minimize that noi…Read More

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    X-rays, Camera Help Ensure Accurate Diagnoses

    In our practice, we like to stay on top of the latest diagnostic tools. The more we are able to see in the imagery we take, the easier we can arrive at a diagnosis, which results in providing the best care for our patients. To this end, let’s talk about X-rays and a device called an intraoral camera. When used together, these two things give us the full picture of a patient’s dental health. Co…Read More

  6. Dental-Implants-Elderly-vs-GenX

    Dental Implants: Elderly vs GenX

    People used to think that losing your teeth was just a part of life. The mindset was that when you get to be a certain age, tooth loss is pretty much inevitable. But nowadays, we realize that this thinking is misguided. After all, we are meant to continue to eat for the rest of our lives. People in their 20s, 30s, and 40s are not content to simply accept tooth loss as their eventual fate. This is …Read More

  7. Chipped or Pointy Teeth? No Fear

    Chipped or Pointy Teeth? No Fear

    Do you refrain from a great big smile because your teeth are pointy or chipped? You are not alone. Whether your teeth are naturally pointed or the result of a bad habit, there are simple cosmetic solutions available to you. But first, let’s learn about the habits that can wreck your teeth: Chewing Ice Ice can cause damage to teeth by creating small cracks in the enamel. Cracks can grow larger ov…Read More

  8. How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile

    How Dental Implants Can Restore Your Smile

    Do you seldom smile? If you are missing teeth and feeling self-conscious about your smile, dental implants might be just what you need to restore your confidence. Dental implants are a popular method for replacing missing teeth, as an alternative to dentures for example. A dental implant is essentially an artificial root that is installed into your jaw to hold a replacement tooth in place. It fuse…Read More

  9. Tips for Dealing with Dental Anxiety

    Do you get nervous about going to the dentist? You definitely aren't alone. Up to 40 million people in the United States experience some anxiety about going to the dentist. For some of those people, the anxiety can be so intense that it actually stops them from going to the dentist altogether, putting their oral health at risk and delaying dental work they might badly need. If you experience feeli…Read More