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Teeth grinding, medically known as bruxism, is common for so many Americans. What is it? Teeth grinding is a condition in which a patient grinds, gnashes, or clenches their teeth while awake or during sleep. While it is not a serious condition, it’s important to pay...

At Ideal Image Dentistry, we offer patients both veneers and dental bonding to perfect their smiles. One of the most common questions we receive is about the difference between the two. While veneers and dental bonding are similar, they are also very different. Let's...

What Are Wisdom Teeth? Wisdom teeth are the third set of molars that typically develop in adults ages 17-21. The molars were named “wisdom teeth” as they come later in life when a person is “wiser.” As most jaws are done growing around age 18, wisdom teeth coming in...

It’s very common for adults to grind their teeth at night. Did you know there’s a correlation between teeth grinding and sleep apnea? Teeth grinding is often caused by undiagnosed sleep apnea. In fact, 1 in 4 adults with sleep apnea grind their teeth [source]. Some...

If you’re having a problem with your teeth, your dentist should be the first person you call. However, what if your dental problem happens during the night, on a weekend or a holiday? If your dental problem happens outside of normal business hours and is causing you...

Many patients wonder if oral hygiene plays a role in their overall health. The answer is YES. Periodontal disease, most commonly known as gum disease, affects one in every two adults in the United States.* Your mouth is filled with bacteria. This bacteria can be...

Your health is our top priority! Treatment of inflammation and prevention of infection and disease are more important than ever. We are proud to introduce a new service to help fight inflammation and infection within your mouth—Perio Protect®.  Perio Protect® combines...

Electric toothbrushes have been around for a while now. However, they recently have become more popular among millennials and younger generations. Many patients are asking us if they really are worth all the hype. Electric toothbrushes rotate and vibrate to remove...

With so many options available to patients for dental care, how do you pick the right dentist? Picking a dentist should be as important of a decision as picking your primary care physician. Dental care plays a huge role in your overall health, so picking a dentist...