Jenna Schrock

Looking at Tooth Decay Then and Now

The ongoing developments in science and technology have improved people’s health worldwide. Prevalence of diseases and other health problems was rampant decades ago. Fortunately, vaccines and remedies for various epidemics and common diseases have been in... Read >

Why Dentist Visits Should Be Done

Going to the dentist is usually at the bottom of the list of "things-to-do-before-I-die". Most people fear going to dentists despite the importance of the latter’s role. The fear of dentists has been passed on to different generations, and most people pi... Read >

New Technologies Revolutionize Dental Crown Treatments

For many decades, dental crowns were the traditional method to cap vulnerable teeth. A dental crown is a tooth-shaped cap that is placed over a tooth, not only protecting it, but restoring it to its normal shape and size. Crowns not only strengthen vulner... Read >

Cosmetic Dentistry: Making a Difference in People’s Lives

The smile is among the first things that people notice in a person during the first meeting. A smile also acts as a self-confidence booster. It is easier to start a conversation with a total stranger if a person can offer a friendly and confident smile. I... Read >

Improvements in Dental Restoration

Crowns are used in dental restoration to cap vulnerable teeth or dental implants. Crowns are also fabricated to hold a cracked tooth together, keep dental bridges in place, or to camouflage misshapen or discolored teeth. All these improve the appearance o... Read >

How Dental Implants Can Address Tooth Loss

Tooth loss is a common occurrence among adults and children. Most individuals experience tooth loss at the onset of old age. This is because the muscles in the jaws weaken as an individual ages. In addition, poor oral hygiene and nutrition can lead to too... Read >

Recent Innovations in Dental Implants

Recent medical research has dramatically improved the quality and efficacy of dental implants. Improved dental implants have helped millions of patients around the world who previously had to depend on dentures and dental bridges. In fact, dental implants... Read >

Teeth Whitening Sensitivity Causes and How to Treat Them

Over–the–counter teeth whitening procedures have grown increasingly popular due to their ease of use and relatively lower price compared to in–office and professional teeth whitening procedures. Unfortunately, despite the obvious good effects of having wh... Read >

Dental Implant Care

A dental implant is a cosmetic dentistry procedure that involves the replacement of a tooth or a set of teeth. Implants are quite literally artificial tooth roots anchored on the jaw bone, used for restorative and aesthetic purposes. This provides the opp... Read >

Improving Oral Cavity Appearance

While traditional dentistry focuses on procedures such as teeth cleaning, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of the diseases of the oral cavity, and filling of cavities, cosmetic dentistry is about something else. Cosmetic dentistry refers to any work d... Read >

Finding a Good Cosmetic Dentist

As cosmetic dentistry is concerned with procedures enhancing the appearance of the teeth and gums, a good cosmetic dentist should be adept in the art of applying veneers, crowns, and implants. This requires an eye for symmetry, proportion, as well as a gr... Read >

Tooth Whitening Procedures

Tooth whitening is one of the most common cosmetic dental services provided by dentists, and there are a growing number of tooth whitening procedures, from the professional bleaching sessions at your dentists’ office to over-the-counter whitening systems ... Read >

What Should Parents Expect During First Dental Visit

Many parents think that bringing their child to the dentist before age one is too early. This is because it makes them wonder what a dentist can possibly do with an infant whose teeth are not even complete. They also have the fear of the unknown, of what ... Read >

What Dentists in LA Can Do

No one can possibly have the perfect bright smile without the touch of a professional dentist. These professionals are required to be formally trained in the diagnosis and treatment of oral diseases and promotion of good oral hygiene. They are the ones wh... Read >

Edentulism: Causes, Risks, and Treatment

Edentulism or tooth loss is considered as a major health problem that has serious emotional, social, and psychological consequences affecting a person’s self-confidence, self-esteem, overall health. Edentulism is a condition when one or more teeth are mis... Read >