Castlebury Dental Blog

During the holidays, we are repeatedly tempted with sticky caramels, chewy cookies, seasonal hard candies and more. Would you know what to do if when biting into your favorite treat, your filling comes out?

Crown lengthening is a surgical procedure in which gum tissue and sometimes bone is removed to expose more of a tooth. Here's why you might need it and how it's performed:

Surprisingly, dentists can be the first line of defense in identifying signs of serious diseases. Read on to discover the symptoms dentists are trained to watch for and the variety of diseases they can detect.

During pregnancy, it is important to get regular dental check-ups and make an appointment with a dentist if any issues arise. The following are a few important issues to watch for.

When you are sick with the cold or the flu, your entire body may feel sore, including your teeth. Is it just a phase in your cold or something more serious?

The desire to achieve a whiter, brighter smile has been long been plagued by DIY methods to accomplish this goal, some of which are more detrimental than good. It's important to research trends as they pique your interest and talk to a professional if necessary. One such recent, popular teeth whitening trend involves using activated charcoal.

Through an experience in Denver that only 28 doctors in the U.S could participate in, I learned enough about Invisalign to be invigorated

Boise wedding season is coming up, let's fix your smile with Invisalign!

Dental veneers are thin layers of material, which are permanently bonded to damaged or uneven teeth. They are made of porcelain or resin composite and custom-made to match your teeth perfectly. Veneers are a good solution if a single bridge or crown would not be enough to improve the look of your smile.

If you are an adult who needs an option for straightening your teeth, you are not alone. If you don’t want to deal with the hassle of metal and wire of traditional braces, there are alternatives in the form of Invisalign and Six Month Smiles.