Bad breath plagues everyone from time to time. A pungent meal, hormone changes, and drainage from a cold can all negatively impact your breath. However, some people suffer from chronic bad breath that affects their lives on both personal and professional levels. Your dentist is your best advocate in dealing with bad breath, and most…
Take a good look at your toothbrush. Can you remember the last time you replaced it? If you cannot remember, chances are that it is time to replace the one you have with a new one. The American Dental Association recommends that your toothbrush be replaced every three months, with six months being the absolute…
Doctors give us medications to help us feel better, fight infections and fight against diseases. However, while these medications may do their jobs well, they may also be doing damage at the same time. It is always important that people make themselves aware of the side effects of their medications, and this includes understanding how…
Many dentists promote themselves as cosmetic dentists because they offer a few procedures that can enhance the appearance of a person’s smile. However, the American Dental Association only recognizes two dental specialties that predominately focus on dental cosmetics/esthetics: Prosthodontics and Orthodontics. At Muccioli Dental, we are proud to offer true cosmetic dental procedures to our…
A dental bridge is a restorative dental procedure that can be used to replace one missing tooth or several adjacent missing teeth. If you are missing one or more teeth, a dental bridge can be used to restore your smile and prevent your remaining teeth from shifting out of position. It can also serve to…
While some dental emergencies present themselves with obvious signs and symptoms, there are others that can be overlooked if you do not know what signs to pay attention to. Intense pain, excessive bleeding, or a knocked-out tooth are all obvious dental emergencies, and most people seek immediate treatment from their dentist should these occur. However,…
Millions of Americans have tried whitening their teeth at home using strips, whitening tooth paste, and even at-home kits. While some people are able to achieve whiter results, for those who are looking to dramatically whiten their smiles a professional teeth whitening procedure can only be done at the dentist’s office. At Muccioli Dental, we…
For many years, when people wished to straighten their teeth their only option was wearing braces. While this is thought to be a “right of passage” for adolescents and teenagers, adults have never been as enthused at the thought of being a “metal mouth” even if they did want to have straighter teeth. Thanks to…
Your teeth are made up of the hardest substance in the human body known as tooth enamel, yet they are still vulnerable to damage. Dental trauma, infection, and decay are the three leading causes of damage to the teeth, and almost all instances require dental restorations to be used in order to save or replace…
