Pearl Dentistry Blog

Stay informed with our oral health tips & fun facts about dentistry. We want to share our experience & expertise to help you make the best decision about your dental care & take better care of your teeth. Check back regularly to learn more about that art, science & everyday habits that contribute to a clean, beautiful smile.

Dental X-Ray

Taking the X-Factor Out of Dental X-Rays

Dental radiographs, commonly known as dental x-rays, are one of the dentist’s most powerful preventive & diagnostic tools. They allow us to see potential threats to you dental health (like cavities) & plan treatment more accurately.

woman rinsing mouth with water after brushing teeth

Preventing Tooth Decay: To Rinse or Not to Rinse?

By the time we’re adults, most of us probably think we’ve got brushing our teeth figured out. We’ve been doing it everyday for most of our lives, after all. However, there is one part of the process that many people get wrong: they rinse their mouths after brushing!

smiling woman with perfect hollywood smile

How to Know Whether You Should Get Veneers

There’s one “Hollywood” white smile treatment that seems to breed a lot of curiosity: porcelain veneers. Here are a few basic pointers to help determine whether veneers are right for you.

Smiling woman touching jaw TMJ relief

Dentists Can Help Identify & Treat TMJ Symptoms

TMJ pain is more than a pain in the neck, it can be a pain in the neck, head and face!

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A Guide to Dental Implants Vocabulary

Whether you’re in the process of getting dental implants or just exploring them as a treatment possibility, it is helpful to know some of the terms that we use when discussing implants.

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