We, as a culture, spend trillions (yes, trillions) of dollars every year to look and feel better. Buying supplements, joining gyms, going to the doctor and taking prescription medicines, it all adds up fast. But what if there were one,…
“I’m afraid that I will be shamed or judged by the dentist.” You are a patient and you have the right to not be judged, no matter the state of your oral health. As a health care provider, Dr. Wright…
In early August 2016, a trending study hit the ground and quickly became prime time coverage across every news, blog, vlog and social media channel: that dental flossing is, in a nutshell, useless. Your first reaction is relief because surely, your dental…
Welcome to the newest addition to the neighborhood! Cornerstone Dental, previously know as Dr. James Gibson’s dental practice, was recently entrusted to Dr. Wright after Dr. Gibson and his wife decided to retire. “I am not only excited to return…
Chronic grinding and clenching of the teeth during the night or day is known as Bruxism. This sometimes compulsive and uncontrollable habit frequently causes headaches, sore jaw, vertigo, enamel damage, facial distortions, joint disorders, and sometimes, even arthritis. Some patients…
Step one: do not panic. Fillings are not meant to last a lifetime; they will eventually fail and need to be replaced. Here is what you can do if your cavity filling comes loose or falls out unexpectedly. After you…
Your teeth are meant to bite and chew against one another for a perfect fit that resembles two gears working together in rotation. It is supposed to be seamless and natural. Sometimes, after a dental treatment such as a filling…
Tooth discoloration can be caused by a multitude of things, including surface stains or by changes inside of the tooth. The main types of tooth discoloration can be broken down into three main categories. Extrinsic discoloration happens when the outer…