If you are seeking orthodontic treatment to straighten your teeth, you’ve probably heard of Invisalign. A practically invisible alternative to traditional metal braces, Invisalign uses a series of clear plastic aligners to repair common dental issues. Most people know the advantages of Invisalign, but it’s important to learn how the process works. Use this guide…
As we get older, our bodies change in many ways. Our skin gets wrinkled, our hair begins to thin, and our risk factors for tooth loss increase. However, you don’t have to lose teeth as you age. It’s not an inevitable fact of life. Read on to learn more about tooth loss and how to…
The blinding light is overhead. The nauseating sounds are pounding in your head. Your stomach is in knots. You feel like you are floating and the room is spinning. And then an indistinct man wearing a surgical mask brings a metal tool toward you, closer – and closer. Just when the seemingly enormous metal tool…
Periodontics is known for the care of gums and surrounding tissue after gum disease is present, and ensuring the symptoms don’t get worse. However, caring for your teeth’s supporting structure and taking preventative measures before gum disease takes root, is also important. Proper hygiene and regular visits to your Fisher Point Dental office can help keep…
Root canals are perceived to be one of the scariest dental procedures around. Despite the perception though, they’re not too different from less frightening procedures like fillings. Root canals can often be completed in one sitting, and the patients can be made more comfortable with the help of a local anesthetic. So why are root…