Many people still ask the question: Are whitening toothpastes bad for my teeth or is that a myth? The use of whitening toothpastes and similar products have not been proven to cause any permanent damage to the teeth of people who use it. The key? The key is using the whitening products according to the…
Your teeth are one of the few parts your body that are on constant display. Talking, smiling, and eating, your teeth are always the star of the show. Over time, everyone’s teeth will become stained or break down despite doing your best to care for them. Sometimes we experience broken or chipped teeth, which takes…
Your dentist told you that you need a tooth extracted, but what should you expect from the procedure? As one of the most common dental procedures, extractions can be easily performed and managed with the proper care. We’re here with everything you need to know about tooth extractions: the procedure, what to expect after, and…
With modern advances in tooth whitening, seekers of a bright smile have a couple of options to choose from. Since no two mouths are the same, one option might work better than the other. The following will look at the advantages of both: Zoom! Whitening vs. At-Home Whitening Patients who want to see an immediate…
Helmets, eyeglasses, ski masks, sunscreen, and even lip balm are all items we use to protect our faces regularly, especially if you’re an athlete or otherwise out and about regularly. But there’s one thing you might not have thought of that we would like to mention in honor of National Facial Protection Month: mouthguards, which…
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…
We all experience tooth pain from time-to-time, and it’s your mouth’s way of letting you know when something’s gone wrong. Whether it’s a dull ache, sensitivity, or sharper pain, pain is never something to ignore. At Fisher Pointe Dental, we specialize in treating your everyday aches and sudden emergencies to get you back to feeling…
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…
We all dread that feeling when a tooth begins to hurt, and we often hope it just goes away. But your toothache is your body’s way of telling you that something is wrong and that it needs to be addressed. Whether you come in for tooth sensitivity or severe pain, the staff at Fisher Pointe…
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…