Aura Family Dental Blog
The Facts & Mysteries of Bruxism
September 25, 2023
Bruxism is what dentists call teeth clenching and teeth grinding. The symptoms of bruxism are fairly easy to spot, as are the complications that can result from it.
The Purpose of a Dental Post
September 18, 2023
Just like a post you place when building a fence, a dental post is intended to keep something stable and in place—in this case, a tooth.
The Science Behind Teeth Whitening
September 11, 2023
In a world filled with whitening toothpastes and drugstore whitening kits, it’s important to know that the most effective teeth whitening treatment still comes from your dentist.
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Teeth Whitening at the Dentist
September 4, 2023
The professional teeth whitening process starts with a consultation with your dentist. Not everyone is a good candidate for teeth whitening, which is why you want to talk to a dentist before you have it done.
Your Guide to Understanding How Dental Insurance Works
August 28, 2023
Most people get their dental insurance through their employer, who will choose it depending on what they expect the dental needs of their employees are. However, if you are self-employed, not working, or your employer doesn’t offer dental insurance, you can sign up for dental insurance as an individual
How Teeth Whitening Works
August 21, 2023
Teeth bleaching is one of the quickest & least invasive ways to make a huge difference in the appearance of your smile. Most dentists offer either in-office teeth whitening, take-home teeth whitening kits, or both
Porcelain Veneers Can Give You a Hollywood Smile
August 14, 2023
Have you ever looked at a celebrity smile & wished your smile could be equally perfect. Well, it's no big secret among dentists that most Hollywood stars were not born with perfect teeth. For many celebrities, their Hollywood smiles are achieved with the help of cosmetic dentistry, particularly porcelain veneers.
The Vital Reasons Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth
August 7, 2023
The goal of modern dentistry is for each & every patient to keep all their teeth for their entire lifetime. As dental health awareness & dental technology have advanced over the last half century, we now see fewer older people who are missing all their teeth (a condition dentists call edentulism).
The Difference Between Cleanings, Deep Cleanings & Periodontal Maintenance
July 31, 2023
There is more than one type of dental procedure that may be casually referred to as a cleaning. For example, there is a regular cleaning & then there is what is referred to a deep cleaning. It's important to understand that there is a big difference between these procedures & implications that each of these procedures have when it comes to your oral health.
Reasons for Tooth Extraction
July 24, 2023
Tooth extraction is when a tooth is removed from it's place in the gum & bone of your jaw. Compared to many dental procedures, tooth extraction can sound scary, especially when it's referred to as "oral surgery".