Category: Technology

Is It Safe to Get Dental X-Rays While Pregnant?

It’s a common misconception that dental x-rays are dangerous for pregnant women. The surge of pregnancy hormones actually make you more susceptible to gum disease, thus increasing the necessity of dental x-rays. If you’re pregnant, you may have heard the common misconception that getting dental x-rays while pregnant is dangerous for the fetus. However, the…

Treatment Options for Overbites and Underbites

Malocclusion — also known as overbites and underbites — can be corrected with a number of different treatments that each offer unique advantages. Overbites, underbites, and crossbites are all variations of a condition known as malocclusion— an improper alignment of the jaws. All three are common orthodontic issues, but when left untreated, they can lead…

The Importance of Digital X-Rays

Getting a dental X-ray might seem intimidating for some. But there’s nothing scary about dental X-rays — especially with new digital X-ray options, which greatly reduce radiation exposure. A simple X-ray checkup can allow your dentist to detect damage that isn’t visible to the naked eye, which is why medical experts recommend regular dental X-rays…

Advantages of Digital X-Rays

At Espire Dental we have a digital x-ray system rather than older methods of taking x-rays on film. Similar to most of the world using digital cameras instead of film cameras to get better results and images, the medical world has adapted to digital imaging as well. Digital x-rays are far better as they are…

Are Mercury Fillings Outdated?

At Espire Dental, we do not use mercury fillings and haven’t used them in years. Doctors Brett and Jen haven’t placed them since dental school. Dental amalgam is made of mercury, silver, tin and aluminum. These fillings actually expand and contract from temperature changes in your mouth, resulting in cracked teeth that often end up…