Dental implants are not cheap, usually costing from $2,000 to $4,000 a tooth. And to make matters worse, most insurance companies offer little, if any, coverage for them. They also, like any other surgical procedure, come with risks and an uncomfortable recovery period. So, are they worth all the expense and… Read More…

If you have missing teeth, one option is to receive a dental implant, a sort of artificial tooth root that is inserted into your jawbone. Your other option is a dental bridge, which is a false tooth (called a pontic) that is held in place by the abutment teeth on either side of… Read More…

Nail biting is one of the most common habits for people of all ages. People who bite their nails regularly often report that they do so when they feel nervous, bored, lonely, or even hungry. Whatever your reason, though, it’s important to understand that you’re damaging far more than your nails. Here… Read More…

Chemotherapy is designed to kill cancer cells, but it can also harm normal cells, such as the cells in your mouth. That means that if you are undergoing chemotherapy in the near-future, the way you take care of your teeth and gums will need to change to accommodate your higher… Read More…

If you’re struggling with sleeplessness, or if you’ve been told that you snore terribly, you might be able to find relief at an unlikely place: the dentist’s office. Dentists are often the first providers to diagnose sleep disorders, as many sleep disturbances are caused by inadequate oral health. Below is… Read More…

In our previous blog post, we discussed the strange and unusual history of dentistry, which has certainly seen its fair share of ups and downs! Below are a few interesting historical facts about dentistry and teeth that we think are too cool not to share. The first toothbrush was invented… Read More…

The world of dentistry has a long, strange history. Here are 10 weird and wonderful facts you probably didn’t know about teeth. The first cavity filling was made of beeswax Modern cavities are filled with amalgam, a combination of various metallic elements, but the historical record shows that people have… Read More…

One of the best things about the world of dentistry is that it’s always changing. Researchers are constantly developing safer, more convenient ways to correct dental imperfections. One of the neatest, newest developments to come about is CEREC, or Ceramic Reconstruction, which makes it possible to complete certain procedures in… Read More…

If the idea of sitting in a dentist’s chair is enough to give you nightmares, you’re not alone. Fear of the dentist, or “odontophobia”, is estimated to affect about 15% of Americans, or about 30 million people. Not to worry, though; below are a few ways to overcome your fear… Read More…

At Park Cedar Dentistry, we spend most of our time thinking about human teeth and how to take care of them—but that doesn’t mean we don’t think animal teeth are really cool, too! Here are some of the most unique, odd, and downright creepy sets of chompers from around the… Read More…