Most people grind or clench their teeth occasionally without causing lasting damage. The problem comes when the habit becomes continuous or unconscious. Since grinding and clenching teeth can happen during sleep, you may not even be aware that you are doing it. This is known as bruxism. Stuart Dentist treats mild to severe cases of bruxism […]
A beautiful smile can make you feel more confident. It can make you more likely to laugh throughout the day and more likely to enjoy meeting new people. If you’ve always had a beautiful smile, you may not think much about the many advantages it brings. But if your smile is less perfect than you […]
Dental implants offer several benefits that other types of dental restorations simply cannot provide, such as not having to remove them at night for cleaning and feeling more confident in your smile. Many people cannot wait to get dental implants for these two reasons alone. However, there’s no question that receiving dental implants also requires […]
When you have an infection in your tooth, you need a root canal as soon as possible. Some patients are intimidated by the idea of having a root canal, but it can help to understand the process. Your dentist in Stuart FL can explain the details of a root canal and what to expect at […]
If you want to have white teeth this summer, you’re not alone! It’s common to want a pearly white smile for summer events like weddings, vacations and visits to see family. If you’re hoping for a white smile this summer, your dentist in Stuart FL can help. Here’s what you need to know about achieving white teeth […]
Are you unhappy with the alignment of your teeth? If so, you may not have to go with metal braces to achieve a smile you can proudly share. Invisalign treatment in Stuart, FL is a viable option for many patients. Take a look at Invisalign treatment and the most common questions prospective patients usually have for the […]
Each of your teeth has a hard outer layer called enamel, an inner layer called dentin, and soft tissue inside, known as pulp. The pulp contains blood vessels, connective tissue, and nerves, which helped the tooth grow when you were a child. When the pulp becomes infected, undergoing a root canal is necessary to remove […]
Whether you lose teeth to dental disease or facial trauma, you’re left with a gap in your smile that can make you feel too self-conscious to smile. You can also have a number of other issues, such as an inability to properly chew your food, shifting teeth, and a sagging jawline. Dental implants in Stuart, […]
Have you ever woken up in the morning with a sore jaw and wondered how it happened? If so, you may have an oral health condition known as bruxism. People with bruxism unconsciously clench, gnash, or grind their teeth, often while sleeping. Left untreated, bruxism can result in damage to teeth, headaches, disorders of the […]
A smile makeover involves undergoing one or more cosmetic dentistry procedures to improve various aspects of your smile. Stuart Dentist is happy to offer several procedures to give you a smile makeover in Stuart, FL. Please note that some procedures are both cosmetic and restorative in nature. Dental insurance companies typically don’t cover purely cosmetic […]
