Arista Dental Clinic Blog
Finding a Dentist for Your Kids
January 20, 2021
If you're looking to find the right dentist and establish a "dental home" for your family, you may wonder what the difference is between a pediatric dentist (a.k.a. a kids' dentist) and a family dentist.
Dental Crowns 101
January 13, 2021
Dental crowns, or caps, are one of the most common restorative dental procedures that dentists perform. If you've been told you need a crown, there's no reason to worry. Dental crowns allow us to restore your smile both functionally and aesthetically, and modern techniques mean we can complete the procedure faster than in the past.
What’s a Periodontist and Why Do I Need One?
January 5, 2021
You're used to going to the dentist and just seeing the doctor, the hygienist and maybe a dental assistant. But now you've been told you need to see a periodontist too. Now you're thinking, "Perio-what?"
Reasons for Tooth Extraction
December 28, 2020
Tooth extraction is when a tooth is removed from it's place in the gum and bone of your jaw. Compared to many dental procedures, tooth extraction can sound scary, especially when it's referred to as "oral surgery".
The Difference Between Cleanings, Deep Cleanings and Periodontal Maintenance
December 21, 2020
There is more than one type of dental procedure that may be casually referred to as a cleaning. For example, there is a regular cleaning and then there is what is referred to a deep cleaning. It's important to understand that there is a big difference between these procedures and implications that each of these procedures have when it comes to your oral health.
The Vital Reasons Why You Should Replace Missing Teeth
December 13, 2020
The goal of modern dentistry is for each and every patient to keep all their teeth for their entire lifetime. As dental health awareness and dental technology have advanced over the last half century, we now see fewer older people who are missing all their teeth (a condition dentists call edentulism).
Porcelain Veneers Can Give You a Hollywood Smile
December 5, 2020
Have you ever looked at a celebrity smile and wished your smile could be equally perfect. Well, it's no big secret among dentists that most Hollywood stars were not born with perfect teeth. For many celebrities, their Hollywood smiles are achieved with the help of cosmetic dentistry, particularly porcelain veneers.
How Teeth Whitening Works
November 27, 2020
Teeth bleaching is one of the quickest and least invasive ways to make a huge difference in the appearance of your smile. Most dentists offer either in-office teeth whitening, take-home teeth whitening kits, or both
Your Guide to Understanding How Dental Insurance Works
November 20, 2020
Most people get their dental insurance through their employer, who will choose it depending on what they expect the dental needs of their employees are. However, if you are self-employed, not working, or your employer doesn’t offer dental insurance, you can sign up for dental insurance as an individual
Your Step-by-Step Guide to Teeth Whitening at the Dentist
November 13, 2020
The professional teeth whitening process starts with a consultation with your dentist. Not everyone is a good candidate for teeth whitening, which is why you want to talk to a dentist before you have it done.