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Women's History Month: Dental Care Through the Decades
Discover how female dental professionals transformed the industry with empathy, technology, and patient-centered approaches. Learn about a century of progress in dental care, highlighting key developments from the 1920s to today's cutting-edge treatments and how they've improved oral healthcare for everyone. Contact us today!
What Is Dental Bonding and How Does It Work?
Is dental bonding right for you? That depends on the extent of the procedure, your tolerance to anesthesia, your dentist's recommendations, and your budget.
What Do Veneers Do for My Teeth?
Wondering what veneers are and how they work? You've come to the right place. Here's what you should consider if you are thinking about getting veneers.
Is Invisalign the Right Choice for Me?
Invisalign has become very popular among adults and older teens as an attractive alternative to traditional braces. Find out if it is the right choice for you.
Sedation Dentistry Will Calm Your Fear of the Dentist
Are you one of the estimated 75% of American adults who experience some level of fear at the dentist? If so, sedation dentistry might be right for you.
Should I Get My Wisdom Teeth Removed?
Your dentist may recommend getting your wisdom teeth removed depending on factors such as age, oral hygiene, and the growth of the teeth. Learn more.
Your Child’s Teeth: What Every Parent Should Know
Do you have concerns about your children’s dental health? Would you know what things to be watching for-all before their permanent teeth have even started to come in? “But they’re just baby teeth,” the parents point out. “They’re going to fall out in the next…
What You Need to Know Before Getting Dental Implants
Dental Implants and what you need to know before considering them. What is a Dental Implant, and is it something I should consider? So, what do you do if one of your teeth falls out, and what options do I have to fix your dental problem? One option, not always the…
What are Dental Crowns and Tooth Bridges?
Both crowns and most bridges are fixed prosthetic devices placed on your teeth, unlike other dental aids that are removable, like dentures, which you can take out and clean as often as you want. Crowns and bridges are cemented onto existing teeth or implants and are then permanently but in…
How Alaskans’ Coffee Habits Lead to Cavities
[By Dr. Broc Brimhall] Anchorage loves its coffee. At last count, the city ranked second in the nation for coffee consumption, with an average of 1 coffee shop for every 1,725 residents. And while coffee is a great morning pick-me-up, especially during our long, dark and snowy winters, it’s not…
The Hows & Whys of Root Canal Treatment
What Happens During a Root Canal? Most people cringe with uncertain discomfort at the mere sound of the words "you need a root canal." In reality, a root canal, also known as “endodontic therapy,” is actually a good thing. It means hope for saving your tooth – and saving your…
DIY BRACES BECOMING A TROUBLING DENTAL TREND AMONG KIDS AND YOUNG PEOPLE
Videos of DIY braces circulating among kids and teens cause damage to those who attempt it. Skip the pain and visit South Anchorage Dental Center instead!
The Top 3 Benefits of Same-Day Dental Implants
If you have recently lost a tooth or are missing several teeth, it is time to get implants. Not only do implants protect your dental health, but they will bring your smile back to its former glory! It is important to get implants as quickly as possible. That's why we…