Dental Checkups

I Have a Cracked Tooth — Now What? A Dentist Explains Your Options A cracked tooth can range from a harmless surface line to a serious fracture — and the pain doesn’t always tell you which. Dr. Liza Wakim explains every type of crack, what treatment looks like, and why timing matters. A cracked tooth

What Is Full Mouth Reconstruction? Who It’s For and What the Process Looks Like Full mouth reconstruction isn’t just a lot of dental work — it’s a coordinated plan to rebuild the entire bite. Dr. Liza Wakim explains who it’s for, how she sequences treatment, and what the process actually involves. Most dental procedures address

AI and Saliva: The New Frontier in Catching Dental Problems Early Imagine a single saliva sample at your routine cleaning flagging early gum disease, a cavity risk before it becomes a cavity, and even your risk for diabetes or heart disease — all without a needle, a lab visit, or a wait for results. That’s

Why Your Dentist Asks About Your Medical History Every Single Visit “I filled this out last time — has anything really changed?” I understand why that form feels repetitive, especially if you’re coming in for something as routine as a cleaning. But the honest answer is that a lot can change in six months, and

What Your Dental X-Rays Actually Show (And Why They’re Not Just About Cavities) “My teeth feel completely fine — why do I need X-rays again this year?” I get this question a lot, and it’s a fair one. If nothing hurts and nothing looks wrong in the mirror, X-rays can feel like an extra step