Month: August 2019

Save Your Teeth: Reasons to Avoid Cheap Dental Treatments

Save Your Teeth: Reasons to Avoid Cheap Dental Treatments

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / August 27, 2019 / Comments Off on Save Your Teeth: Reasons to Avoid Cheap Dental Treatments

Inexpensive dental treatments could end up costing you more. In the U.S., a staggering one out of every three adults doesn’t have dental benefits. And in one survey, 59% of adults reported that they avoid dentist visits due to cost. The lack of adequate dental coverage, even for those paying for dental insurance plans, is…

Read More
The Surprising Ways Our Gums Can Impact Our Oral Health

The Surprising Ways Our Gums Can Impact Our Oral Health

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / August 27, 2019 / Comments Off on The Surprising Ways Our Gums Can Impact Our Oral Health

Few people need convincing to care for their teeth. Most of us grow up with our parents carefully instilling a regular brushing habit into our day-to-day routine. From the time we can hold a toothbrush, we are reminded of the importance in keeping our teeth safe from decay and cavities. But what about gums health?

Read More
10 Things You Didn't Know about Veneers

10 Things You Didn’t Know about Veneers

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / August 1, 2019 / Comments Off on 10 Things You Didn’t Know about Veneers

Fun Facts About Porcelain Veneers 1. Veneers debuted in 1920s Hollywood. After the First World War and before the Great Depression, the US roared into economic prosperity and fell in love with the glitz and glam of 1920s design and fashion. While homes were furnished with the exotic and luxurious pieces of the French Art…

Read More
How to Prevent and Prepare for a Dental Emergency

How to Prevent and Prepare for a Dental Emergency

By Graham E. Farless, DDS, PA / August 1, 2019 / Comments Off on How to Prevent and Prepare for a Dental Emergency

Enamel is the strongest substance in our bodies; after all, it stands up to a lifetime of daily use. Despite this, the enamel is also incredibly delicate, making it susceptible to breaking and cracking. Great dental hygiene is an important part of taking care of your oral health and keeping your teeth strong, but accidents…

Read More