Draver Dental Blog

In recent years, there have been major advancements in digital dentistry including the use of intraoral scanners. Digital dentistry is improving both the accuracy of dentistry, as well as patient comfort. If you dislike the goopy, bulky, traditional impressions, our...

Whether you are missing a tooth due to trauma, or a large cavity, or you simply need a “new look,” Draver Dental can help you with all of your tooth replacement needs. There are many tooth replacement options and it can be overwhelming to determine which option might...

Mouthguards are an important tool for professional athletes, and for athletes of all levels. Whether participating in youth, high school, college, or professional-level sports, athletes face unique circumstances that increase their risk for orofacial trauma....

It is never too late to focus on increasing good habits and limiting bad habits — especially when it comes to your teeth! Working with your team at Draver Dental can help you to identify the best and worst habits that may be impacting your smile. There are many...

Navigating teeth-whitening products can be a confusing task. Some products may work great, while some do not provide substantial results, while other products can even damage your teeth. Discussing teeth whitening with your dentist can help ensure that your gums and...

Although the holiday season can be an exciting time, it can also bring added stress. Increased levels of stress impact your smile and can cause significant discomfort from bruxism. Draver Dental will help ease your sensitivity so you can enjoy your holidays as...

Halloween candy can be a delicious treat, but can seriously damage your teeth. There are many tips and tricks that can keep your teeth clean during trick-or-treat season. In order to keep your smile bright, you should brush at least twice a day and floss once a day....

“Sip all day, get decay.”  Soda, juice, and other sugary drinks may have more sugar than you expect — and can have even more sugar than a candy bar! Exposing your teeth to prolonged periods of sugar and acid can cause severe and widespread cavities. People know that...

The Academy for Sports Dentistry recommends properly fitted custom mouthguards for athletes of all ages that participate in collision and contact sports. Dental injuries are the most common type of orofacial injury from sports.

If you have experienced tooth sensitivity to sweets or bleeding gums, those may be signs of cavities or gum disease.  Dental caries (cavities) and periodontal disease (gum disease) are the two most common dental diseases. Roughly 40% of adults in the US have...