JOHN J. ROBERSON, DDS

Cosmetic dentistry is a worthwhile investment in your smile. Naturally, you want to make the most of your money and ensure that your beautiful results last as long as possible. Here are a few popular procedures, and how long you can expect to enjoy them!

There are many different types of dental restorations to choose from these days, although some of them look pretty similar! Crowns and fillings, for example, are often confused for each other. Both help repair and protect your smile, but are nevertheless used for different oral situations. If you’re wondering which restoration you might need for your pearly whites, keep reading. This post will cover the differences between the two!

Many patients want a nicer smile, but sometimes anxiety can get the best of them. If you’re one of these patients who wonders about the safety of cosmetic dentistry, you’re not alone! After all, the treatments can be an investment, so it’s natural to want to know what to expect. Continue reading to see why cosmetic treatments are some of the safest in dentistry.

As summer brings its warm days and a flurry of outdoor activities like barbecues, pool parties, and beach outings, it’s important to keep your dental health in mind. While these festivities offer fun and relaxation, they can also introduce risks to your teeth that are easy to overlook. Whether it’s the foods you eat, the sports you play, or the time you spend in the water, certain summer activities can affect your smile. Keep reading as we explore three common summer activities that require special attention so you can fully enjoy the season while maintaining a bright and healthy smile.

Imagine enjoying a meal only to bite down and realize you’ve just lost your dental crown, or were playing football with your friends and it was knocked out. You’re probably feeling anxious, in pain, and unsure exactly what to do next. Fortunately, your dentist has put together the following list of 3 steps to take until you can get in for an appointment. Read on to learn more!

Concerns often arise when contemplating dental procedures, especially regarding potential discomfort, as is the case with dental crown treatments. Knowing what to anticipate is crucial for informed decisions about your oral health. Continue reading as we address the question of whether the dental crown procedure is painful, providing insights to ease any uncertainties that you may have about this restorative dental treatment.

Coping with a toothache can be profoundly uncomfortable and disruptive. While it remains essential to seek professional dental care for a comprehensive assessment and proper treatment, there are several measures you can take at home to help mitigate pain and inflammation, temporarily alleviating the discomfort associated with a toothache. In the following, we will delve into 10 effective home remedies to ease toothache symptoms, offering some relief until you can receive professional dental attention.

Losing a tooth is often a cause for concern, and that goes double in the case of your child losing theirs. There are all kinds of factors that affect what your next step should be, the most important being whether they’ve lost a baby tooth or not.

If you’re wondering how to handle this situation, here’s some advice you may find useful.

April is Oral Cancer Awareness Month, which is a time when dentists do what they can to educate their patients about the dangers of this horrible disease. Being vigilant and finding problems early is vitally important to protect yourself from oral cancer, so it’s useful for people to know what risk factors to watch out for.

In the interest of raising awareness, here are some of the key risk factors for oral cancer, and some of the symptoms that are associated with it.

Dental crowns are sturdy caps that are shaped like teeth and used to restore decayed, cracked, misshapen, discolored, or damaged teeth. As durable as they are, they can still experience wear and tear after years of biting, chewing, and grinding up your food since they’re designed to function like natural teeth. With proper care, they have a average lifespan of 10-15 years. They will eventually need to be replaced, so continue reading to learn about four signs that it’s time to get new dental crowns.